COGNITIVE AND BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE

CBN majors should begin study abroad planning early to ensure it fits within the four-year curriculum. Students who identify a target semester by the end of their first year and consult their academic advisor are more likely to complete a semester abroad without affecting major requirements.

Meet with your CBN advisor early to discuss your interest. They will help determine the best term and guide course planning to meet prerequisites and sequencing.

Specific things to consider: 

• Planning ahead is essential for students thinking of going abroad during junior year
• CBN 4000 is only offered fall semester and should be taken senior year
• CBN 4100 is taken junior spring or senior spring semester
• No more than two 2 PSY/CBN courses may be taken outside of Villanova and count towards the major or minor (including transfer and study abroad coursework).

Search the OEA Course Approval History database to select from courses that have already been pre-approved for liberal education requirements and a growing list of technical courses.

The Course Approval History database is not exhaustive and students can work with an OEA advisor to submit additional courses for review.

Don't forget - CLAS has a list of policies and limitations specifically focused on study abroad. Make sure you're aware of these as you plan your overseas experience.

Due to sequencing, students should work with their academic advisor to determine the best time to study abroad.

Study abroad opportunities are not limited to formal instruction. Consider taking advantage of the unique research, internship, and fieldwork opportunities available through your study abroad program.

*Villanova Semester: University of Galway in Ireland
*Special billing: housing included in VU tuition!

DIS - Study in Scandinavia

Vienna, Austria - Psychology & Social Sciences through IES Abroad

University of Otago through Arcadia Abroad

ISI Perugia Umbra Institute through Arcadia Abroad

University of Minnesota - Psychology and Research in Madrid

Looking for more? 
If a program is not listed above, it does not limit your eligibility to study abroad. Perhaps you're looking for something different. Visit Passport Villanova to discover other programs. 

Course Approval Database 
Students should consult with the  OEA Course Approval Database  to view a full list of pre-approved courses for most programs. The Course Approval Database may not contain updated/new courses and students may need to submit additional courses for review and approval. Programs and universities are continually updating course offerings so and the program’s website will list most accurate course offerings for the planned term abroad. 

DIS - Study Abroad in Scandinavia

IES Abroad - Vienna Summer Psychology

Boston University - Summer Internship

University of Minnesota - Psychology and Research in Madrid

Looking for more? 
If a program is not listed above, it does not limit your eligibility to study abroad. Visit Passport Villanova and explore other opportunities.

Course Approval Database 
Students should consult with the  OEA Course Approval Database  to view a full list of pre-approved courses for most programs. The Course Approval Database may not contain updated/new courses and students may need to submit additional courses for review and approval. Programs and universities are continually updating course offerings and the program’s website will list most accurate course offerings for the planned term abroad.   

It is important to plan ahead as it is not uncommon for scholarship deadlines to occur much earlier than Villanova or program application deadlines.

There are many scholarships available for students through Villanova University, our partner programs and other external sources, like the US Government. The OEA can help students with the scholarship search and application process. If a scholarship is found outside of the OEA scholarship page, students should have it reviewed by the OEA to determine if it is a viable option.

Browse the scholarships opportunties found on the OEA website.