Penn State Department of Political Science

Study Abroad and Undergraduate Education

Study Abroad Information
General Information Study Abroad for International Politics Majors Study Abroad for Political Science Majors Using Study Abroad Credits for PSU Requirements Program Information Semester and Year Abroad Programs Summer Abroad Programs Sponsored Programs The Politics of European Integration, Summer Abroad, Maastricht, NL Semester Exchange program, Institute of Political Science, Lille, France.

Students majoring in International Politics and Political Science often include study abroad as an integral part of their studies.  Some study abroad programs work quite nicely with the minor as well.  The department has one of highest rates of participation in overseas programs both in the College of Liberal Arts and the University as a whole.  In an increasingly interdependent world and economy, promoting familiarity with and knowledge about diverse regions of the globe is a central part of the department's mission in undergraduate education.  It is one component of your future success, whether you decide to pursue a career in the public, private or non-profit sector.

Penn State supports a broad range of study abroad programs in just about every region of the globe.  It is possible to study for a whole year, a semester, or a summer abroad.  In some programs, it is possible to combine study with internships as well.  The department works to create and sponsor programs which fit easily into our curriculum.  Since 1999 we have helped to run a summer program on European Integration in Maastricht in the Netherlands, and recently created an exchange program with the Institute of Political Science (Science Po) in Lille, France.   

The department will work with you to find a program that fits your needs and minimize the difficulty in fitting your overseas courses into your major requirements. 

Liaison to the College for Study Abroad
Michael Bernhard
211 Pond Lab
814-865-3205
mhb5@psu.edu
Office Hours: click here

Undergraduate Advisor
Mary Cameron
202 Pond Lab
814-863-6811
mym7@psu.edu
Advising Hours: click here