Social Studies Abroad
Studying abroad offers social studies students the chance to explore the social world in a new context. Visiting historic sites, experiencing different political systems, living like the locals, or using different currency all help social studies students experience the world in which we live and reflect more on their own lives. Social studies students could also do a portion of their teacher apprenticeship or stduent internship in in a study abroad program. The possibilities are endless.
This page is being updated to reflect accurate program suggestions.
If you would like program suggestions, please make an appointment with a study abroad adviser or drop in for walk-in advising.
Come back to this page at a later date to see updated content.
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.
Faculty-Led Programs
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Namibia |
HST 380/AAA 333: African History, Cultures & Environment (3 credits) AND HTM 368: Geotourism (3 credits) *Fulfills Global Perspectives and 2 Issues |
Semester and Academic Year Programs
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Australia |
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Ghana |
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Italy |
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Japan |
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Spain |
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Netherlands |
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Czech Republic |
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Germany |
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Hungary |
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Summer Programs
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Italy |
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United Kingdom |
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Chile |
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Cuba |
University of Arizona: Contemporary Cuba: Collective Visions |
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Greece |
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Morocco |
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South Korea |
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Academic Advice
ACADEMIC ADVICE
Students should meet with their academic adviser at least three months prior to departing for their program.
Consider fulfilling your Issues and General Education requirements abroad.
For students in the College of Education and Community Innovation:
Consider student teaching placements abroad through COST
KEEP IN MIND
- Study abroad can help you pursue a range of courses and curriculum and understand Social Studies from an international perspective from different historical contexts: through texts, artifacts, visits to museums and historical sites, media etc.
- Once you have selected a program, be sure to meet with your adviser at least three months prior to departing for your program.
- Be sure to explore both GVSU and provider options by browsing the Program Suggestions below. Students are not limited to GVSU study abroad programs.
- There are several opportunities to intern and or volunteer while abroad.
RESTRICTIONS
- It is recommended that students fulfill the Social Studies capstone requirement at GVSU.
- Courses will be evaluated on a case to case basis through the course equivalency process.
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.
Scholarship Opportunities
Frances Anne Kelleher Memorial Scholarship
Explore more scholarship opportunities through our scholarship page
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