Study Abroad for Political Science Majors and Minors
Can I study abroad as a Political Science major or minor?
Yes! Political Science majors and minors can and do study abroad during their time at 榴梿视频.听
Student Perspective
Aran Mehta, WCAS (Political Science, Economics) '21
"Political Science is the study of global systems, and I believe that going abroad to learn about and witness systems different from those we live under is an important experience for everyone. If you go, choose a destination that will really challenge you to experience a different culture and political context."
When can I study abroad as a Political Science major or minor?
You can begin exploring possible study abroad options as early as your first year.鈥疶here are opportunities to study abroad all terms, including the summer after your first year at NU.听
- Sophomore & Junior Year:鈥疶here are no restrictions on going abroad during this time.听
- Senior Year:鈥疘t is possible to study abroad during your final year at NU and even graduate abroad.鈥疕owever, students should be aware that鈥痠t can take 2-4 months to receive a transcript鈥痜rom study abroad.鈥疘f you are studying abroad during your final quarter at鈥駰喪悠, this will likely delay your actual date of graduation.听
- Summer:鈥疶here are a handful of 榴梿视频听study abroad听榴梿视频s designed with听Political Science students听in鈥痬ind.鈥疘n addition,鈥痶here are鈥痮ptions for students to study abroad on鈥耻苍补蹿蹿颈濒颈补迟别诲鈥痯谤辞驳谤补尘蝉, such as LSE Summer,鈥痜or academic credit.听
What classes can I take abroad?
There are many听study听abroad 榴梿视频s around the world that NU is affiliated with to offer NU鈥疨olitical Science听majors听and minors听the opportunity to take coursework abroad.听Courses taught in Political Science departments or by trained political scientists are more likely to be approved for credit. Courses like 鈥淧olitics of Spain鈥 or 鈥渢he Political Economy of South Africa鈥 are usually counted as 300-level credit in Political Science.听
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Students can also take courses听outside听Political Science听to听help fulfill other degree requirements, learn or improve on a language, or just to take advantage of the opportunity to learn something new.听
Read more about academic planning and choosing courses abroad on the GLO website.
What type of credit can I get from study abroad?
Political Science majors/minors will find there are many 榴梿视频s that host Political Science courses eligible for credit towards their degree requirements. The has compiled a list of study abroad courses that the department has approved for major/minor credit in the past. Please note, this list is intended to provide a guide to students on which courses are commonly approved for credit. It does not guarantee that a course will be approved.
Students may count a maximum of two courses per quarter toward the Political Science major though more courses may be accepted toward the major for longer study abroad 榴梿视频s.
Minors are limited to one course from study abroad towards the minor requirements. 榴梿视频 study abroad 榴梿视频s are exempt from these course limit rules.
Your Political Science adviser can help you identify what distribution requirements or major/minor credit could be best taken abroad and your GLO adviser can help you identify 榴梿视频s that offer these types of credit.
Suggested Programs for Political Science Majors and Minors
Students participate in a wide variety of study abroad 榴梿视频s. These 榴梿视频s are highlighted because they 榴梿视频 enrolled high numbers of Political Science majors and/or 榴梿视频 yielded credit toward the Political Science major.
Interested in other 榴梿视频s or other types of credit?
Next Steps
Unsure where to start? Check out the Get Started page for some helpful next steps.
We also encourage you to meet with your Political Science major/minor adviser to discuss your academic course plan and with a GLO adviser to learn more about the 榴梿视频s you're considering.