Psychology Abroad

Program Suggestions

Explore these featured programs, offering courses that can help Psychology majors meet their requirements while experiencing the world! Note that Psychology 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

Location 

Program

Program Type

Courses

Notes

Greece

WorldStrides Athens, Greece: The American College of Greece

 

Provider

Pre-approved courses

 

Italy

Multicultural Psychology Program - Umbra Institute

Provider

Pre-approved Courses

 

Italy

John Cabot University (JCU)

Provider

Pre-approved courses

 

Korea

GVSU in South Korea

Korea University

Provider

Pre-Approved Courses

This is a GVSU Signature study abroad program, offering additional discounts and support for students!

Thailand 

WorldStrides Mahidol University International College (MUIC)

Provider

Pre-approved courses

 

United Kingdom

Edge Hill University

Provider

Pre-approved courses

 

United Kingdom

Kingston University

Exchange

Pre-approved courses

 

Summer Programs

Location

Program

Program Type

Courses

Notes

Greece

WorldStrides Athens, Greece: The American College of Greece

Provider

Pre-approved courses

 

Italy

Umbra Institute 

Provider

Pre-approved courses

 

Korea

GVSU in South Korea

Korea University

Provider

Pre-approved courses

This is a GVSU Signature study abroad program, offering additional discounts and support for students!

Northern Ireland

Peace, Conflict and Reconciliation

Faculty-led

PSY 386: The Psychology of Peace, Conflict, and Reconciliation in Northern Ireland (6 credits) 

 

Spain

Psychology of Bilingualism 

Faculty-led

PSY 386: Psychology of Bilingualism in Spain (6 credits)

 

Restrictions

  • As a matter of department policy, we do not transfer independent study or internship credit from other institutions (whether or not they are in a different country)

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:

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Other Opportunities

Scholarship Opportunities

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Scholarships

"The world is a smaller place, and a more interdependent place, than we imagine. We are immersed in our own culture like a fish in water, and we often can't even see it until we get a perspective from outside our culture."

- Mary Bower-Russa, Professor of Psychology


Department Contact

Benjamin Swets

[email protected]

2317 Au Sable Hall

 



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