These courses are generally not advisable to take abroad unless you are a STEM major. You may find the courses are not designed for general education studies due to the differences in academic systems around the world. It may additionally be difficult to find courses with a "L" laboratory component. This category includes: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Nursing, Physics, or General Sciences.

These courses are offered in most study abroad programs. This category includes: Area/Regional Studies Anthropology, Business Administration, Cultural Studies, Economics, Geography, Government, History, International Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Women's Studies, or General Social Sciences.

G3 courses are great to take during a study abroad program! 

Students who complete an academic fall or spring semester abroad as part of a baccalaureate degree will be considered to have fulfilled the Perspectives requirement. International students studying at Millersville will also be considered to have fulfilled the Perspectives requirement. In addition, those students who complete professional experiences abroad such as internships, student teaching field placements, or social work field placements that meet the departmental baccalaureate requirements will also be considered to have fulfilled the Perspectives requirement regardless of whether those experiences occur in fall, spring, or summer. This waiver does not cover credit hours. A student employing this waiver will be required to satisfy three credit hours of general education courses in lieu of the waived three credit Perspectives course. This is in addition to any other Open Elective requirements of the student. To read the entire policy, visit the Millersville University Policies page. 

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.  

Cultural Diversity and community courses align with the University’s mission to foster in students an appreciation for cultural diversity. Here, ‘cultural diversity’ refers to the differences among people in terms of beliefs, customs, values, politics, and experiences. In essence, culture is a worldview; it is both learned and evolved. The following factors are seen as underlying these differences: age, economics, education, gender, geography, language, nationality, occupation, physical ability, race and ethnicity, religious affiliation, and/or sexual orientation among others. A Cultural Diversity and Community course is more than a mere survey or exposure of the students to different cultures; rather it teaches students to think critically about the basis for intercultural differences. Millersville University's Diversity Policy Students who completed an academic fall or spring semester abroad as part of a baccalaureate degree will be considered to have fulfilled the Diversity requirement. International students studying at Millersville will also be considered to have fulfilled the Diversity requirement. In addition, those students who complete professional experiences abroad such as internships, student teaching field placements, or social work field placements that meet the departmental baccalaureate requirements will also be considered to have fulfilled the Diversity requirement regardless of whether those experiences occur in fall, spring, or summer. For all other study abroad experiences, a student may request to fulfill the Diversity requirement by successfully completing an outcomes paper. The outcomes paper will be evaluated through the Office of International Programs & Services. This Diversity waiver does not cover credit hours. A student employing this waiver will be required to satisfy three credit hours of general education courses in lieu of the waived three credit Diversity course. This is in addition to any other Open Elective requirements of the student. To read the entire policy, visit the Millersville University Policies page. 

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 1st, following your eligible 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.

It may be possible to take a wellness course abroad depending on the program. A course that includes physical activities or include health education may complete this requirement.

While it may be possible to find a writing intensive course abroad, it may be difficult to get this course approved for transfer as an AW course. It is recommended that you complete this requirement on campus at MU.

It is possible to find writing courses abroad or to find G1 and G3 courses abroad with a writing component. This category often depends on the course equivalency provided by academic advisors in the course approval process.