College of Social Sciences & Education Study Abroad
Study abroad programs are a great way to travel the world while earning course credit, and you can take advantage through study abroad programs in the College of Social Sciences & Education. Additionally, visit the Department of History website to learn about its German exchange program at the University of Tübingen.
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 4920
Program Director: Dr. Stephanie Speicher
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.
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: Green River Chronicles
May 24–31, 2026 | OCRE 2550, OCRE 2610, HIST 4920, ANTH 2950, or REC 1310–1312
Program Directors: Jon Griffith, Dr. Kerri Clement, and Dr. David Yoder
Green River Chronicles is a 7-day river expedition through the Desolation and Gray Canyons of the Green River, Utah, covering 84 miles of one of the most scenic and remote river corridors in the American West. Students will learn outdoor leadership, safety management, whitewater rafting, history of public lands, and anthropology while camping on sandy beaches, scouting major rapids, 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.
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.