{"id":1370,"date":"2020-12-21T19:56:57","date_gmt":"2020-12-21T19:56:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/ie-draft\/?page_id=1370"},"modified":"2024-05-02T17:20:41","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T17:20:41","slug":"programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/international-education\/programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Study Abroad Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
Approved Semester Programs <\/div><\/th>
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Requirements<\/div><\/th>
Highlights<\/div><\/th>
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Africa<\/td>Rabat, Morocco<\/td>French language, regional cultural studies, (and a chance to take Arabic!), History, Political Science, Women's and Gender Studies<\/td>Minimum 3.0 GPA, Judicial Check, and 5 semesters of College-level French with a B- average for the Regional French Program<\/td>- Included 3 week Moroccan Arabic and Culture pre-program in Rabat
\n- Organized excursions around Morocco
\n- Ability to live and learn alongside Moroccans<\/td>		https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/ie\/study-abroad\/programs\/smcm-programs\/africa\/smcm-amideast-ifrane-morocco\/<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Ifrane, Morocco<\/td>African Diaspora Studies, Biology, Business, Computer Science, Economics, Environmental Studies, History, Political Science, Political Science<\/td>Minimum 2.5 GPA, Judicial Check<\/td>- Take English-taught classes at a Moroccan university!
\n- Beautiful location in the Middle Atlas Mountains<\/td>		<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Namibia and South Africa<\/td>Political Science, African American\/Diaspora Studies, Environmental Studies, Justice Inquiry<\/td>Minimum 2.5 GPA, Judicial Check<\/td>- Racial and Environmental Justice Focus
\n- Small cohort with prescribed classes
\n- Chance to meet local community and political leaders<\/td>		https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/12uIbVWUDXLLTnwcsEFlFUDKD74vjglE8\/edit#gid=5050907<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Asia\/ Oceania<\/td>Bangkok, Thailand<\/td>Art (Graphic Design), Asian Studies, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Math, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Women's and Gender Studies (and Thai language!)<\/td>Minimum 2.5 GPA, Judicial check, and must have valid passport or have passport application in progress at time of application<\/td>- Study at the oldest university in Thailand, Mahidol University
\n- Join one of their large number of clubs and organizations
\n- Live near the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun
\n- Summer Internship Options available<\/td>		https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1gAj1P-ZrR_NvJv3qwV4XEmNdcBrmXHjITrl4o5aaIOY\/edit#gid=0<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Chiang Mai, Thailand<\/td>Asian Studies, Environmental Studies, Public Policy, Women's and Gender Studies, required Thai language course<\/td>Minimum 2.5 GPA and Judicial check<\/td>- One of the top 10 friendliest cities in the world
\n- Participate in an internship or field studies program
\n- Live in a city with over 700 temples and the famous \u201cnight market\u201d<\/td>		https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1KuYF3LaY84mwKGcHXM-UNM2xVZyU9wuXb_O_QgFkNK0\/edit?usp=sharing<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Taiwan<\/td>Chinese Language (Asian Studies electives available)<\/td>Minimum 2.5 GPA, Preferred 3.0 GPA, judicial checks<\/td>- Study Chinese Language in Taiwan
\n- Supplement language courses with an English-taught elective and\/or internship
\n- Live with a local Taiwanese student!<\/td>		https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/12uIbVWUDXLLTnwcsEFlFUDKD74vjglE8\/edit#gid=1876138880<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Sogang University, South Korea<\/td>Asian Studies, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, History, Literature, Math, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Women's and Gender Studies (and Korean Language!)<\/td>Minimum 2.8 GPA, Judicial checks<\/td>- Take business and econ courses taught in English at an AACSB-accredited school
\n- Live in Seoul, South Korea, just steps from 5 UNESCO heritage sites!
\n- Experience K-pop, traditional Hanbok wearing, and more!<\/td>		https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/12uIbVWUDXLLTnwcsEFlFUDKD74vjglE8\/edit#gid=290209756<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>James Cook University, Townsville or Cairns, Australia<\/td>Anthropology, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, Environmental Studies, History, Marine Science, Math, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, & Sociology<\/td>Minimum 2.8 GPA and Judicial check<\/td>- 2 campuses, Townsville and Cairns
\n- Part-time work opportunities (average pay $20\/hr)
\n- Courses available for most SMCM disciplines including science majors
\n- Guaranteed Housing in JCU Residence Halls
\n- Live near the Great Barrier Reef
\n- Participate in on-campus clubs and sports<\/td>		https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1NmUxxUHDAnoPHq6Ti6_oQP12GPOxOI1pRhqTGxa0vZ0\/edit#gid=0<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Akita University, Japan<\/td>Asian Studies, Business, Economics, English, History, Political Science, Sociology, and Japanese Language<\/td>Minimum 2.5 GPA and Judicial check<\/td>- Study at a Small Liberal Arts College in Northern Japan taught in English
\n- Experience Japanese culture and cuisine firsthand - On campus housing guaranteed<\/td>		https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/173ZpdLihD0-1Q_UdCVdl0tuve3ihS2AFBfEek52O62U\/edit<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>API- Royal Thimphu College, Bhutan<\/td>Anthropology, Biology, Business & Economics, Environmental Studies, Political Science<\/td>Minimum 2.5 GPA and Judicial checks<\/td>- Study in Bhutan, a unique location for study abroad, where the Gross National Happiness Index is an official measure of sucess!
\n- Have the option to take an internship!
\n- Choose from a wide array of English-taught courses<\/td>		<\/td><\/tr>
The Americas<\/td>Costa Rica<\/td>Spanish, Environmental Studies, Latin American Studies, Sociology <\/td>Minimum 2.5 GPA, Judicial check, 2 Semesters of Spanish (reccomended ILCS 260 level), and Approval from SMCM Spanish faculty<\/td>- Homestay housing
\n- Internship and research opportunities<\/td>		https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/171OeOdMf4kL5E5VKl7VtAkxXtBAUMLIOU5h5Z57QSNY\/edit<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>SSA Puerto Rico<\/td>Spanish, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Latin American Studies, Psychology, Public Policy, and Theatre\/Film\/Media Studies<\/td>Minimum 2.5 GPA, Judicial and conduct checks, Spanish at 202 or 260 Levels and Approval from ILCS Faculty<\/td>- Live in San Juan, Puerto Rico!
\n- Study multiple topics in Spanish!<\/td>		<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Worldstrides Chile<\/td>Latin American Studies, Spanish Language<\/td>Minimum 2.5 GPA, Judicial and conduct checks, Spanish at 202 or 260 Levels and Approval from ILCS Faculty<\/td>- Live in a homestay for full immersion
\n- Experience the vibrant coastal towns of Valpara\u00edso and Vi\u00f1a del Mar, Chile<\/td>		<\/td><\/tr>
Europe<\/td>Budapest, Hungary<\/td>Math (and a Hungarian language course!) <\/td>Sophomore standing, at least one semster in advanced calculus or abstract algebra, Minimum 2.5 GPA, and Judicial check<\/td>- Working with professors from highly-acclaimed institutions in mathematics
\n- All courses taught in English
\n- Located near the historic city center in Budapest, Hungary<\/td>		https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/16yPXgYaWSwVO7UL7TjJfJ28Pa0hHr-aoXfDJdEcZPo8\/edit<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>University College Dublin, Ireland<\/td>Anthropology, Archaeology, Art History, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, English, Environmental studies, History, Math, Music, Museum Studies, Neuroscience, Philosophy, Physics, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, Public Policy, Theatre\/Film\/Media studies, Women's and Gender Studies (and optional Irish language course!)<\/td>Minimum 3.0 GPA and Judicial check<\/td>- Study in the likes of Shaw, Joyce, Yeats, and others - Perfect for almost any SMCM major including Science (sequencing is a non-issue)
\n- Students are able to participate in any of UCD\u2019s clubs and organizations<\/td>		https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1L5Yk9g8if3Y-IhSb5ZeKY7sT5GBqKY-1QDiSHPF2s0k\/edit<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Burren College of Art, Ireland<\/td>Art<\/td>2.8-3.0 GPA, Portfolio, Judicial checks<\/td>- Study art on the grounds of a 16th century castle in rural Ireland
\n- Get your own studio space while studying painting, drawing, photo, sculpture, and more!<\/td>		https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/12uIbVWUDXLLTnwcsEFlFUDKD74vjglE8\/edit#gid=427959890<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>DIS Stockholm, Sweden <\/td>Neuroscience, Psychology, Environmental Studies, Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and more! <\/td>Sophomore standing, 3.0 GPA, meet pre-reqs for core course of choice<\/td>- Located in Stockholm, Sweden
\n- Includes study tours to 1-2 other countries
\n- Perfect for Neuroscience majors, but with a selection of non-Neuro electives!<\/td>		https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/12uIbVWUDXLLTnwcsEFlFUDKD74vjglE8\/edit?gid=322571222#gid=322571222<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>DIS - Copenhagen, Denmark<\/td>Marine Science, Neuroscience, Psychology, Environmental Studies, Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and more! <\/td>Sophomore standing, 3.0 GPA, meet pre-reqs for core course of choice<\/td>-Located in Copenhagen, Denmark
\n-Includes study tours to 1-2 other countries
\n-Vast variety of subjects to study, including for-credit research assistantships<\/td>		https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/12uIbVWUDXLLTnwcsEFlFUDKD74vjglE8\/edit?gid=322571222#gid=322571222<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Cannes, France<\/td>Sociology, French, and Theatre\/Film\/Media studies<\/td>Minimum 2.5 GPA, at least 2 semesters of French with at least a "B" average, Approval from SMCM French faculty, and Judicial check<\/td>- Experience life on the French Riviera
\n- Live and learn with international students
\n- Attend the Cannes Film Festival during the Spring Semester<\/td>		https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1cUrw5sbLLewBMu4HRgWux1zfialKY0xg9OrW1HWL1hU\/edit<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Grenoble, France<\/td>French <\/td>Minimum 2.5 GPA, at least 2 semesters of French with at least a "B" average, Approval from SMCM French faculty, and Judicial check<\/td>- Study Abroad in the French Alps
\n- Live with a local family
\n- Volunteer opportunities<\/td>		https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/ie\/study-abroad\/programs\/europe\/smcm-aifs-in-grenoble-france\/<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Perugia,Italy<\/td>Anthropology, History, English, Environmental studies, Food Studies, Political Science, Psychology (Multicultural Psychology Track), and Theatre\/Film\/Media studies<\/td>Minimum 2.75 GPA and Judicial check<\/td>- Study in Central Italy with easy access to Rome, Florence, Siena and beyond
\n- Unique Food Studies Program
\n- Internship, service learning, and volunteer opportunities<\/td>		https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Wtt5taGYtr5fi9OlmjOrgKb59MjmC0MOPSvR6lh2u_w\/edit?usp=sharing<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Florence, Italy<\/td>Art<\/td>Minimum 2.5 GPA and Judicial check<\/td>- Study among the best in studio art, fashion, graphic design, and interior design in Europe
\n- Take liberal arts courses in the birthplace of the Renaissance
\n- Experience apartment-style living in the heart of Florence<\/td>		https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/18PmDqWah0Vtv-Yw6KXwB4tH-Myi0cJ75W3PINBbZtJk\/edit<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Granada, Spain<\/td>Spanish<\/td>Minimum 2.5 GPA, must have taken ILCS 202 or 260 before applying, Approval from SMCM Spanish faculty, and Judicial check<\/td>- Includes a 5 day excursion to Morocco
\n- One month intensive language study prior to start of semester
\n- Live in the heart of Andalucia, in view of the Alhambra<\/td>		https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1-R9kgDHg0KZStR-6U90SFZqEQt4JWD9l3lS3N2s7jFQ\/edit?usp=sharing<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>University of Ljubljana, Slovenia<\/td>English\/Literature (and Slovene language!)<\/td>Minimimum 2.5 GPA and Judicial check<\/td>- Engage with a large community of Slovene students, alumni, and professors who have been involved with SMCM for years!
\n- Experience Slovenian culture firsthand
\n- On campus housing offered at domestic student rates<\/td>		https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/13ACmi8MYtyw21JZUWiqGtFxybhx6Vi33FVeePjOOEvQ\/edit<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
United Kingdom<\/td>Queen Mary University, London, England<\/td>Biology, Business, Creative Writing, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, English, History, Math, Political Science, Theatre\/Film\/Media Studies, Women's and Gender Studies<\/td>Minimum 3.0 GPA and Judicial check<\/td>- Take 16 credits in London\u2019s East End
\n- Participate in subsidized field trips
\n- Guaranteed housing with international and British Students<\/td>		https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1TPLqu5bPn8raaN3lROowqlpDRuYKrEwusm0aaFQhnpU\/edit#gid=0<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>University of Roehampton, London, England<\/td>Business, Computer Science, Economics, English, History, Psychology, and Theatre\/Film\/Media Studies<\/td>Minimum 2.8 GPA and Judicial check<\/td>- Included social program with day-long excursions
\n- Guaranteed on campus housing integrated with British students
\n- Traditional Liberal Arts curriculum with many options for SMCM students<\/td>		https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1lacKiTpP_hTNz-lpFSWBxOOvmgZRZ5E_WBz1GdWg5q0\/edit?usp=sharing<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Oxford, UK<\/td>Art History, History, Museum Studies, Women's and Gender Studies<\/td>Minimum 3.5 GPA and Judicial check<\/td>- Study humanities in the vibrant city of Oxford, England
\n- One-on-one Tutorial Classes with Oxford Professors
\n- Admission to the Bodleian Library<\/td>		https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1a2nt_xnebFdq-rh5bVDYuYgv1dYfCfgVfkEvG1D1NYM\/edit<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>CIS at University of Stirling, Scotland<\/td>Business, Computer Science, Economics, Environmental Science, History, Marine Science, Museum Studies, Sociology<\/td>Minimum 2.8 GPA and Judicial check<\/td>- 18th century estate with a lake and castle for a campus, near an historic small city
\n- Voted one of the best universities in the UK for campus cultures
\n- Great athletic facilities and Olympic-length pool
\n- Hiking trails on campus and excursions included<\/td>		https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Q-FJ8104MRpShHYQgLvB5Nm1YiaW8NIf4in6eZqatec\/edit#gid=261507386<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Short-Term Study Tours<\/td>Greece Study Tour - Summer 2025<\/td>English, Environmental Studies, History, Philosophy, Theatre\/Film\/Media Studies, Women's and Gender Studies, and more<\/td>Minimum 2.0 GPA<\/td>- Study history, philosophy, and more by traveling around Greece
\n- 4 credits<\/td>		<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>*Contingent* Puerto Rico Study Tour - Spring 2026 <\/td>Apply for this Spring program in BIOL or ENST and experience a week of immersive education on-site during Spring Break! This program is still under review, and applicants will be notified before spring registration of next steps.<\/td>Students must be enrolled in either BIOL 380 or ENST 285 during the Spring 2026 semester. All BIOL 380 students are required to have passed POB I (BIOL 105) and POB II (BIOL 106) with a C or better. ENST 285 students are required to have passed ENST 100 with a C or better.<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n

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