Psychologists study the behavior of humans, but not all humans are alike; understanding another cultural perspective can help a future psychologist analyze specific behaviors and interpret and make comparisons between social institutions. Immersion in another culture can give psychology students a deeper educational background on identity, lifestyle, and behavior.
See the list of recommended study abroad programs below. Please be aware that for any external or exchange study abroad programs listed, students will need to check with their academic department to see if courses taken while abroad will transfer and fulfill needed requirements.
JMU Programs
JMU offers many programs specifically geared towards Psychology majors such as:
Italy: Examining 'La Dolce Vita' through Cross-Cultural Psychology - Summer
Ghana: Summer Program and Internship - Summer
Germany and Poland: Psychology of the Holocaust - Summer
Scotland: Nature, Creativity, and Well-Being Across the LifeSpan - Summer
Portugal: Leading Towards Wellness: A Cross Cultural Experience - Summer
JMU Exchange Programs
University of Leicester (UK) - Fall, Spring, or Full Academic Year
Flinders University (Australia) - Fall, Spring, or Full Academic Year
American University in Cairo (Egypt) - Fall, Spring, or Full Academic Year
External Programs
None
Other Related JMU Programs
Communication, Conflict and Culture in Ireland - Summer
UK Linguistics - Summer
Culture of the Japanese Alps - Summer
Mexico: Teaching, Education, and Special Education - Summer
JMU Internship in Spain - Summer
Spain Sociology: Barcelona and Seville a Tale of Two Spanish Cities - Summer