College of Social Sciences & Education Study Abroad

2026 CSSE STUDY ABROAD TRIPS

Political Science and Women & Gender Studies: 70th Commission on the Status of Women in New York

March 9–13, 2026 | POLS 4920 or WGS 4900
Program Director: Dr. Stephanie Wolfe

A Global Perspective with Reach: Commission on the Status of Women – United Nations is a 5-day faculty-led study abroad experience in New York City where students will engage directly with global policymakers and professionals during the 70th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) at the United Nations.  The program integrates academic reflection, research, and action planning for students interested in global leadership, women’s issues, and social change. Learn more about the program on the Study Abroad website.

Geography and History: WSU and The House of Lobkowicz in Prague

April 26–May 11, 2026 | GEOG 4950, HIST 3500, or HIST 4860
Program Directors: Shawna Code, Dr. Julie Rich, Jamie Weeks, and Dr. Stephen Francis

Embark on an unforgettable journey through centuries of history, art, and culture in Prague, Czechia! With expert WSU faculty and the House of Lobkowicz as your guides, this exclusive experience will deepen your connection with Czech heritage and a 700-year family legacy, with private tours, curated events, and behind-the-scenes access to hidden treasures not on public display. Participants will be expertly guided in hands-on restoration and archival experiences of the priceless artifacts in the House of Lobkowicz collections. Learn more about the program on the Study Abroad website.

Social Work: Harm Reduction in Switzerland

April 28–May 12, 2026 | SW 4850 or MSW 6850
Program Director: Dr. Mark Bigler

Switzerland offers a rich environment in which to examine and explore the meaning and use of harm reduction. Participants will examine the harm reduction model in a multinational, cross-disciplinary context, considering applications to a variety of social and health concerns and identifying barriers to and facilitators of the development and use of harm reduction strategies. Learn more about the program on the Study Abroad website.

Political Science & Philosophy: The Enduring Enlightenment in Amsterdam & Paris

May 12–23, 2026 | PHIL 2920 or POLS 2920
Program Directors: Dr. Richard Greene and Dr. Rachel Robinson-Greene

The Enduring Enlightenment is a 10-day study program in Amsterdam and Paris that examines the intellectual history of the Enlightenment and its later critics. Through guided site visits, museum stops, and on-site mini-lectures, students will connect primary and secondary texts with the physical places where Enlightenment ideas developed and were contested — from canal houses and museums in Amsterdam to the Pantheon, cafés of Paris, and Versailles. The program includes pre-trip seminar sessions, in-country guided activities, travel journals, and reflective writing assignments that culminate in integrative assessments. Learn more about the program on the Study Abroad website.

History, Anthropology, and Outdoor & Community Recreation Education: Grand Gulch

May 25–31, 2026 | OCRE 2550, OCRE 2610, HIST 4920, or ANTH 2950
Program Directors: Jon Griffith, Dr. Kerri Clement, and Dr. David Yoder

This is a 7-day hiking and backpacking expedition within Bears Ears National Monument. Students will learn outdoor leadership, safety management, history of public lands, and anthropology while camping on and exploring archaeological and historical sites. This immersive program blends academics with adventure, giving students practical skills in leadership, outdoor living, and cultural history. Learn more about the program on the Study Abroad website.

Trip Full: Criminal Justice & Sociology: The Origins of Justice in London & Paris

May 25–June 4, 2026 | CJ 4950, MCJ 6250, or SOC 4950
Program Directors: Dr. Brad Reyns and Dr. R.C. Morris

The Origins of Justice: London & Paris is a 10-day study abroad program exploring the historical roots of the U.S. criminal justice system through its English common law origins and the democratic ideals of the French Revolution. Students will visit key cultural and historical sites in London and Paris, including the Tower of London, Old Bailey, Conciergerie, and the Catacombs of Paris. Alongside professional tours, guest speakers, and academic activities, participants will reflect on the development of modern justice systems and engage in comparative analysis of U.S., English, and French practices. Students earn 3 elective credits in Criminal Justice, Sociology, or related fields. Learn more about the program on the Study Abroad website.

Anthropology: Archaeological Field Techniques

June 22–July 18, 2026 | ANTH 3300 (6 credits)
Program Directors: Dr. David Yoder and Dr. Katie Richards

Archaeological Field Techniques is a 4-week intensive study abroad field program based in Warren, Utah, where students gain hands-on training in archaeological survey, excavation, artifact identification, site mapping, photography, and soil analysis. Under the direction of experienced faculty, participants will excavate sites from the Fremont and Promontory cultures (AD 800–1500) and contribute to original research in an under-studied region. Students earn 6 credits while learning to apply archaeological methods in real-world fieldwork. Learn more about the program on the Study Abroad website.