Study Abroad in Public & International Affairs
Many students in our department study abroad at some point during their JMU careers. If you decide to conduct a study-abroad program (whether through JMU or via some other university), please check with your major advisor to clarify if and how the courses offered might count toward your JMU degree.
Over half of our department's faculty have led study-abroad programs. If you'd like advice on studying abroad, reach out to a faculty member.
Remember that the application deadline for all JMU undergraduate study-abroad programs is November 1, 2020 with regard to summer 2021, fall 2021, and spring 2022 opportunities. A number of these undergraduate programs are now accepting applications on a rolling, first-come/first-served basis; you can see the list of open JMU programs at: https://www.jmu.edu/global/abroad/all-programs/index.shtml.
While this webpage focuses on undergraduate study-abroad opportunities in public & international affairs, our department's faculty also direct a master's program in Italy focused on European Union Policy Studies.
JMU Semester Programs
The JMU semester-length programs in England, Italy, Scotland, & Spain each offer at least one political science course:
JMU's Semester in Florence program is directed by political science faculty member Dr. Charles Blake; contact him with questions at blakech@jmu.edu.
JMU Summer Programs
Each summer, JMU offers tens of study-abroad programs that provide from between 3 credits to 9 credits.
During summer 2021, three professors in our department are leading summer programs abroad:
- Dr. Charles Blake is directing the summer session of JMU's year-round program in Florence, Italy.
- This program provides 9 credits & is offered from June 21 to August 9.
- Dr. John Hulsey is directing a program on Identity & Conflict in Austria, Croatia, & Bosnia
- This program provides 6 credits & is offered from May 14 to June 11.
- Dr. Manal Jamal is directing the Palestine/Israel: Surmounting Adversity program.
- This program provides 9 credits & is offered from May 21 to June 11.
To see the full list of JMU semester-length and short-term programs, click here.
