Academic Planning
Graduation Requirements
Millersville students need a minimum of 120 credits to graduate, although some majors require more. If participants have completed degree and general education requirements but do not have enough credits, then they have some flexibility in course selection during a study abroad program.
TIP: Count up how many credits you need to complete your degree and general education requirements. Does it total up to less than 120? Then you can take general elective classes abroad!
General Education Requirements
Students that have open courses available in their General Education requirements are able to study abroad in almost any study abroad program. For students with more complicated degree paths, fulfilling these requirements abroad (especially during the summer) can be a way to both make degree progress and ensure study abroad is still a possibility before graduation.G1 courses are great to take during a study abroad program!
G3 courses are great to take during a study abroad program!
Summary: Students that study abroad for a semester or those that participate in a professional experience abroad will get this category waived. Students that study abroad for a summer term may request an "Exception to Graduation" through their MAX account, however approval is not guaranteed.
Summary: Students that study abroad for a semester or those that participate in a professional experience abroad will get this category waived. Students that study abroad for a summer term may request a waiver by completing an outcomes paper.
Guidelines to Request a Diversity Waiver
DEADLINE: December 15th, following your summer study abroad experience. Please submit your essay by emailing it to Education.Abroad@millersville.edu.
Complete a six-page double-spaced (Times New Roman 12) paper. It should demonstrate:
- Awareness of your own cultural rules and biases;
- Understanding of the complexity of cultural elements through various lenses such as history, values, politics, communication styles, gender, economy, or beliefs and practices;
- An ability to interpret events and/or actions in a manner that recognizes the worldview of oneself and other cultural groups.
Once reviewed, you will receive notification from the Office of International Programs & Services. Allow a minimum of two weeks for feedback to be provided and/or for a decision to be made.
Major / Minor Requirements
While Millersville offers many programs abroad, Search by Subject and Study Abroad by Major pathways help narrow down the large number of options by highlighting specific programs within the university’s portfolio that are best suited for particular majors. To view full information by major please click on the quick links below.Note: Keep in mind that electives for your major or minor are easier to take abroad than specific courses.
Search By Subject for Affiliated Programs:
API Program Search by Subject AIFS Program Search by Subject ISA Program Search by SubjectMU Partner Programs Major/Course Options:
Australia
University of the Sunshine Coast
- Communication
- Design
- Education
- Environmental Science
- Engineering
- Limited: Biology, Chemistry, English, Music
China
Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics
- Chinese Language
- Business (miscellaneous)
- Limited: Chinese culture courses
France
The American Business School Paris
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Finance
- Marketing
- Limited: Humanities, Mathematics
The American Business School Paris Summer
- French Language
- Management
- Limited: Humanities
Germany
IUSP Philipps-Universitatät Marburg
ISU Philipps-Universitatät Marburg Summer
- German Language
- Humanities courses
Japan
Kansai Gaidai University
- Art
- Sociology/Anthropology
- History
- Government/ Political Science/ International Studies
- Business (miscellaneous)
- Media/Communication
Kansai Gaidai University Summer
- Japanese Language & Culture
United Kingdom
London Metropolitan University
Queen's University Belfast
Queen's University Belfast Summer
- Culture
- Education
- Government/ Political Science/ International Studies