Students interested in studying abroad for a semester or a summer are strongly encouraged to speak with their academic advisor as early as possible.
The posted advising guides represent a small section of all programs available through the Office of International Programs. Students interested in other locations, courses or programs should contact the Study Abroad Advisor for more information.
Students usually study abroad for a semester in their junior year, but opportunities are available for sophomores and first-semester seniors, and summer programs are offered as well. Internships are available as well.
Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Students can study abroad for a summer to complete major and general education requirements. A variety of programs are offered – traditional classroom-style instruction, courses accompanied by a lab component, and intensive research field-based programs.
Anthropology
Students study abroad for one or two semesters as sophomores, juniors or first-semester seniors. Students are strongly encouraged to select non-English speaking locations, include a language component and consider a full year abroad.
Art Education
Students interested in spending a full semester abroad should discuss their academic program with their academic advisor as early as possible. Summer programs are available.
Art History
Programs are available in many countries for a semester or summer.
Athletic Training
Students can study abroad for a semester as juniors or first-semester seniors. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements. Recommended exchange programs: Australia, Canada, United Kingdom. Internships are available as well.
Biochemistry
With proper planning students can study abroad for a semester, primarily in English-speaking countries. Sophomore year is recommended. Summer programs are available to complete general education requirements.
Bioengineering
Students can study or research abroad during the sixth semester (spring semester of junior year). Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements. Internships are available as well.
Biology
Students may spend a semester abroad as juniors and take electives within the major. Summer programs are also available. A variety of programs are offered – traditional classroom-style instruction, courses accompanied by a lab component, and intensive research field-based programs. Internships are available as well.
Natural and Biological Sciences advising guide
Business Administration
Students traditionally study abroad for a semester in their junior year, but opportunities are available for sophomores and first-semester seniors as well as summer programs. Students are strongly encouraged to select non-English speaking locations and include a language component. Internships are available as stand-alone programs or as part of a regular study abroad program.
Chemistry
With proper planning students can study abroad for a semester. Sophomore year is recommended. Summer programs are available to complete general education requirements.
Child Development and Family Relations
With proper planning students can study abroad for a semester. Summer programs are available to complete general education requirements.
Communication
Students study abroad for a semester as sophomores, juniors or first-semester seniors. Students are strongly encouraged to select non-English speaking locations, include a language component and consider a full year abroad. Internships are available as well.
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Students study abroad for a semester during sophomore year or a summer to complete general education requirements. Students are strongly encouraged to select non-English speaking locations, and include a language component. Juniors interested in taking CSD electives should select programs in Australia, Canada and United Kingdom.
Computer Science
Students study abroad for a semester as sophomores, juniors or first-semester seniors. Most programs are available. Internships are available as well.
Early Childhood Education
Students study abroad for a semester during sophomore year or a summer to complete general education requirements. Students are strongly encouraged to select non-English speaking locations, and include a language component.
Earth Sciences
With proper planning students can study abroad for a semester. Sophomore year is recommended. Summer programs are available to complete general education requirements.
Ecology and Environmental Sciences
With proper planning students can study abroad for a semester or a summer.A variety of programs are offered – traditional classroom-style instruction, courses accompanied by a lab component, and intensive research field-based programs. Students are encouraged to select non-English locations. Internships are available as well.
Natural and Biological Sciences advising guide
Economics
Students study abroad for one or two semesters as sophomores, juniors or first-semester seniors. Students are strongly encouraged to select non-English speaking locations, include a language component and consider a full year abroad. Internships are available as well.
Elementary Education
Students study abroad for one semester during sophomore year and apply for their teacher candidacy in the other semester. Students complete general education requirements. Students are strongly encouraged to select non-English speaking locations, and include a language component.
Engineering
With proper planning students can study abroad for a semester. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements. Internships are available as well.
Renewable Energy advising guide
Engineering Technology
With proper planning students can study abroad for a semester. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements. Internships are available as well.
English
Students study abroad for one or two semesters as sophomores, juniors or first-semester seniors. Students are strongly encouraged to select non-English speaking locations, include a language component and consider a full year abroad. Internships are available as well.
Environmental Horticulture
Students interested in spending a full semester abroad should discuss their academic program with their academic advisor as early as possible. Summer programs are available.
Explorations
Program and destination will vary based on the intended major of the student. Undecided students can complete general education requirements and free electives abroad.
Finance
Students study abroad for a semester in their junior year, but opportunities are available for sophomores and first-semester seniors as well as summer programs. Internships are available as well.
Financial Economics
Students study abroad for a semester in their junior year, but opportunities are available for sophomores and first-semester seniors as well as summer programs. Internships are available as well.
Food Science and Human Nutrition
Students may study abroad in their fourth or sixth semester abroad and take required classes. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements. Internships are available as well.
Food Science and Human Nutrition advising guide
Forestry
Students may spend a semester abroad taking electives within the major. Summer programs are also offered. A variety of programs are offered – traditional classroom-style instruction, courses accompanied by a lab component, and intensive research field-based programs. Internships are available as well.
Franco-American Studies
Programs in Canada are available for a semester or a full academic year.
French
Students study abroad for one or two semesters as sophomores, juniors or first-semester seniors. Summer programs are also available. Students are strongly encouraged to consider a full year abroad. Internships are available as well.
History
Students study abroad for one or two semesters as sophomores, juniors or first-semester seniors. Students are strongly encouraged to select non-English speaking locations, include a language component, and consider a full year abroad.
International Affairs
Students study abroad for one or two semesters as sophomores, juniors or first-semester seniors. Students are strongly encouraged to select non-English speaking locations, include a language component and consider a full year abroad. Internships are available as well.
International Business
Students study abroad for a semester in their junior year, but opportunities are available for sophomores and first-semester seniors as well as summer programs. The exchange program at Aalen University, Germany for a spring semester is strongly recommended. Internships are available as well.
Journalism
Students study abroad for one or two semesters as sophomores, juniors or first-semester seniors. Students are strongly encouraged to select non-English speaking locations, include a language component and consider a full year abroad. Internships are available as well.
Kinesiology and Physical Education
Students study abroad for a semester as sophomores, juniors or first-semester seniors. Programs are offered in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Internships are available as well.
Management
Students study abroad for a semester in their junior year, but opportunities are available for sophomores and first-semester seniors as well as summer programs. The exchange program at International University of Applied Sciences Bad Honnef-Bonn, Germany for a spring semester is strongly recommended. Internships are available as well.
Marine Science
Students may spend a fall and/or spring semester abroad, usually as juniors, and may take upper-level electives within the major. Summer programs are also available. A variety of programs are offered – traditional classroom-style instruction, courses accompanied by a lab component, and intensive research field-based programs. Internships are available as well.
Marine Sciences advising guide
Marketing
Students study abroad for a semester in their junior year, but opportunities are available for sophomores and first-semester seniors as well as summer programs. Internships are available as well.
Mass Communication
Students study abroad for a semester as sophomores, juniors or first-semester seniors. Students are strongly encouraged to select non-English speaking locations, include a language component and consider a full year abroad. Internships are available as well.
Mass Communication advising guide
Mathematics
With proper planning students can study abroad for a semester. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements.
Microbiology
With proper planning students can study abroad for a semester. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements.
Modern Languages
Students study abroad for one or two semesters as sophomores, juniors or first-semester seniors. Students are strongly encouraged to consider a full year abroad. Internships are available as well.
Molecular and Cellular Biology
With proper planning students can study abroad for a semester. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements.
Music, Music Education and Music Performance
Students interested in spending a full semester abroad should discuss their academic program with their academic advisor as early as possible. Summer programs are available as well.
New Media
With proper planning students can study abroad for a semester. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements. Internships are available as well.
Nursing
Students can go abroad in the fall of sophomore year (3rd semester) and complete general education requirements. Summer programs are also available. Internships are available as well.
Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Students interested in spending a semester abroad should speak with their academic advisor as early as possible. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements. Internships are available as well.
Philosophy
Students study abroad for one or two semesters as sophomores, juniors or first-semester seniors. Students are strongly encouraged to select non-English speaking locations, include a language component and consider a full year abroad.
Physics
With proper planning students can study abroad for a semester. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements.
Political Science
Students study abroad for one or two semesters as sophomores, juniors or first-semester seniors. Students are strongly encouraged to select non-English speaking locations, include a language component and consider a full year abroad. Internships are available as well.
Pre-Law
With proper planning students can study abroad for a semester. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements. Internships are available as well.
Pre-Medical
With proper planning students can study abroad for a semester. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements.
Pre-Veterinary
Students can study abroad for a summer to complete major and general education requirements. A variety of programs are offered – traditional classroom-style instruction, courses accompanied by a lab component, and intensive research field-based programs.
Psychology
With proper planning students can study abroad for a semester in many locations. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements.
Romance Languages
Students study abroad for one or two semesters as sophomores, juniors or first-semester seniors. Summer programs are also available. Students are strongly encouraged to consider a full year abroad.
Secondary Education
Students study abroad for one semester during sophomore year and apply for their teacher candidacy in the other semester. Students complete general education requirements. Students are strongly encouraged to select non-English speaking locations, and include a language component.
Social Work
With proper planning students can study abroad for a semester. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements. Internships are available as well.
Sociology
With proper planning students can study abroad for a semester. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements. Students are strongly encouraged to select non-English speaking locations, and include a language component. Some programs also offer a service learning or volunteering component.
Spanish
Students study abroad for one or two semesters as sophomores, juniors or first-semester seniors. Summer programs are also available. Students are strongly encouraged to consider a full year abroad. Internships are available as well.
Studio Art
Students study abroad for a semester in their junior year, but summer programs are available as well as opportunities for sophomores and first-semester seniors.
Sustainable Agriculture
With proper planning students can study abroad for a semester. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements.
Wildlife Ecology
Students can study abroad in the spring semester of their junior year (sixth semester). Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements. A variety of programs are offered – traditional classroom-style instruction, courses accompanied by a lab component, and intensive research field-based programs. Internships are available as well.
Wildlife Ecology advising guide
Zoology
Students can study abroad as juniors to complete electives within the major. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements. A variety of programs are offered – traditional classroom-style instruction, courses accompanied by a lab component, and intensive research field-based programs. Internships are available as well.
Natural and Biological Sciences advising guide
The following advising guides are for several of the ISA programs. Equivalencies for other ISA program may be available in MaineStreet under Transfer Equivalencies.
Detailed program information is available on the ISA website.
France: American Business School Paris
Italy:
Ireland: National University of Ireland, Galway
Spain:
The following advising guides are for all specialty USAC programs. Equivalencies for other USAC program are available in MaineStreet under Transfer Equivalencies.
Detailed program information is available on the USAC website.
Chile: Santiago
Costa Rica: Heredia, Puntarenas and San Ramon
Czech Republic: Prague
France: Pau
Germany: Luneburg
India: Bangalore
Spain: Alicante, Bilbao, Madrid and San Sebastian
Thailand: Chiang Mai
Image Description: Kierston Fenton spent her summer studying abroad in Bangalore, India.