Study Abroad CECH
The College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services supports students pursuing non co-op related study abroad opportunities. There are programs that last for 1-3 weeks, a summer, a semester, or an entire year, and opportunities are available for all CECH majors. Priority will be given to first-time undergraduate applicants.
If you are participating in a study abroad program, please follow the dates and deadlines listed below and apply through ScholarshipUniverse for funding opportunities. Only complete applications will be considered. Scholarship amounts will depend on application merit and funding availability.
Dates and Deadlines:
| Application Dates and Deadlines | ||
|---|---|---|
Fall Semester Travel Spring Semester Travel Summer Semester Travel |
June 1st – June 30th October 1st -October 31st February 1st – March 1st |
Funding
If you have questions, or want more information, contact Lavonya Wilson.
Recent Study Abroad Adventures
Top destinations for recent CECH students include Costa Rica, Spain, Ireland, Germany, the UK, Italy, Japan, India, China, Belize, South Africa, and many other countries. Where will your travels take you?
Benefits of Studying Abroad
- Immersing yourself in new and foreign cultures
- Gaining new insights and perspectives about our increasingly interconnected world
- Challenging yourself and stepping outside of your comfort zone
- Increasing your knowledge in an industry by studying it and visiting with professionals in a different country
- Gaining an understanding of other cultures, societies, value systems, and ways of conducting business
- Thinking critically and challenging your views and perceptions of the world and others
- Conducting research/projects in places with cultures, customs, and norms that differ from those in the U.S.
- Meeting new people and making new friends and connections
- Developing new language and communication skills
- Growing academically, personally, and professionally