Philosophy Abroad
Program Suggestions
Explore these featured programs, offering courses that can help philosophy majors meet their requirements while experiencing the world! Note that Philosophy students are not limited to these programs or locations. The Padnos International Center is happy to help students find additional programs that meet thier degree requirements.
Study Abroad participants can use their experiences to fufill issues, global perspectives, gen-eds, and electives as well as specific major requirements.
Semester and Academic Year Programs
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Italy |
Affiliate |
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Turkey |
Exchange |
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Germany |
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Sponsored by Wayne State University College of Liberal Arts. |
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Thailand |
WorldStrides Mahidol University International College (MUIC) |
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Mahidol Philosophy courses can be found on the university website under "humanities". |
Summer Programs
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It may be difficult for Philosophy majors to find major requirement courses during summer study abroad programs. Philosophy majors interested in studying abroad for the summer should aim to complete general education requirements abroad! Questions? Email [email protected] |
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Greece |
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Explore Other Program Options
There are other program options available. Schedule a study abroad advising appointment to learn more or browse our other program options:
Search courses in your major in the Course Approval Database to see other Pre-Approved Courses. If a course is not Pre-Approved, you can get it approved by following the Course Approval Process.
Academic Advice
- The Philosophy department at GVSU has a distinctly international character, with faculty members who come from around the world. We encourage students to pursue the study abroad option and will work closely with them to be sure that study abroad courses count for appropriate credit here at GVSU.
- Be sure to meet with your philosophy adviser at least three months prior to departing.
- The Philosophy B.A. requires third semester proficiency in a foreign language. Consider working on this requirement while studying abroad.
- It is strongly recommended that the student make an effort to become fluent in the traditions and intellectual history of the country or region where they are staying and to learn about some of the major philosophers and public intellectuals of the place; the student keep a journal of philosophical reflections (this can be included as part of the student's narrative plan) during her or his stay abroad; and that the student consider giving a presentation to the Philosophical Society or other student group upon returning, in which they discuss how their experiences abroad have contributed to and enhanced their thinking about philosophy.
- Consider fulfilling your Issues and General Education requirements abroad.
To determine the GVSU course equivalencies for courses taken abroad, please visit our Course Approval page.
Once you have selected a program, schedule a meeting with your academic advisor to discuss your plans.
RESTRICTIONS
- Students may NOT take PHI 495 Capstone abroad; it must be taken at GVSU.