PSYCHOLOGY

Psychology majors should begin study abroad planning early to ensure it fits within the four-year curriculum. Students who set a target semester by the end of their first year and discuss it with their academic advisor are more likely to avoid complications with major requirements.

Meet with your PBS advisor as early as possible to express your interest. They will help determine the best term to go abroad and guide your course planning to meet prerequisites and sequencing needs.

Specific things to consider: 

• Plan ahead for junior or (approved) senior year abroad.
• For PSY-BS and CBN majors, early planning is essential for sophomore-year study abroad.
• PSY 2100 is only offered fall semester and should be taken as early as possible, preferably during the sophomore year. Students considering going abroad fall sophomore, junior or senior year (with approval) must plan accordingly.
• Cannot be taken abroad: PSY 2050, PSY 2100, PSY 4200, PSY 4500, PSY 5150, PSY 5250, CBN 5000, Capstone Courses.
• A max of  2 PSY/CBN courses may be taken during a study abroad experience and count towards the major or minor.
  • No more than 12 total credits (4 courses) that have a PSY designation or PSY attribute and have a "T" grade will be accepted in transfer from outside of Villanova (not just including study abroad). Students with more than 12 transfer credits in PSY/ PSY attributes will have additional courses fall to electives in their Degree Works audits.

Search the OEA Course Approval History database to select from more than 3,000 study abroad 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.

Semester

• Fall Sophomore Year through Spring Junior Year
• Fall Senior Year - Must have departmental and College approval
  *OEA can assist with this petition process

Summer

• After 1st, 2nd and 3rd year.
• Study abroad after senior (4th) year not permitted.

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.

These are programs recommended for their academic focusand are a good starting point for your program research:

*Villanova Semester: University of Galway in Ireland

Arcadia Abroad - ISI Perugia, Umbra Institute in Italy

Arcadia Abroad - University of Otago

CIEE -Psychology and Health Science in Seville

DIS - Study Abroad in Scandinavia

IES Abroad - Vienna, Psychology and Social Sciences

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 and the program’s website will list the most accurate course offerings for the planned term abroad. 

*Villanova Summer at Korea University in Seoul, South Korea

DIS - Study Abroad in Scandinavia

IES Abroad - Vienna Summer Psychology

Boston University - Summer Internship

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 and the program’s website will list the 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 a Villanova or program application deadlines.

There are many study abroad 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 scholarship opportunities found on the OEA website.