Sociology
Study Abroad Advising by Major: Sociology
As students may complete general education requirements abroad, it is not necessary to study abroad on a program that is related to your major. However, many students find it interesting to take major or minor-related courses, as it gives them insight into how that field is approached in other parts of the world and it provides opportunities to take unique course options or field experiences not offered at MU.
Study Abroad can help students...
- Gain awareness of discipline from a different academic perspective.
- Develop primary research skills from field experiences abroad.
- Connect with the international community for future academic or career goals.
- Expand cross-cultural communication and problem-solving skills.
- Prepare for an increasingly diverse and international workplace.
While students in this major are not required to study abroad, it is highly encouraged. All recommendations on this webpage should be reviewed with an Education Abroad Advisor and then discussed with your Academic Advisor(s) in your major or minor departments.
The Office of International Programs and Service's Education Abroad Advisors recommend the following for students in the Sociology major:
1. Students are recommended, but not required, to focus on taking general education courses abroad if they have not yet completed their "Department Academic Review". This occurs when students have earned between 45 credits and 60 credits.
2. The department encourages Sociology majors to explore a minor in a related field of interest. Students should select which minor they want before studying abroad.
The Office of International Programs and Service's Education Abroad Advisors recommend the following for students in the Sociology major:
1. Students are recommended, but not required, to focus on taking general education courses abroad if they have not yet completed their "Department Academic Review". This occurs when students have earned between 45 credits and 60 credits.
2. The department encourages Sociology majors to explore a minor in a related field of interest. Students should select which minor they want before studying abroad.
The Sociology program provides academic information on their department website, and curriculum sheets can be found on the Academic Advising website.
Which courses/requirements should Sociology majors/minors take at MU?
- Students should complete their Capstone Experience at MU, if they select either a Senior Seminar or Honors Thesis.
- Students in the Criminology concentration should complete their Required Criminology Core courses at MU.
Which courses/requirements can Sociology majors fulfill while abroad?
- Major Required courses (with department approval)
- Institutions and Social Life Block courses (up to 6 credits)
- Individual and Society Block courses (up to 6 credits)
- Inequality and Difference Block course (3 credits)
- General Education courses.
Which courses/requirements can Criminology concentrations fulfill while abroad?
- Major Required courses (with department approval)
- Criminology Elective courses (up to 6 credits)
- Required Sociology Elective courses (3 credits)
- Inequality and Difference Block course (3 credits)
- General Education courses.
General Notes: View the Academic Planning website for additional information.
- Students can complete their Capstone Experience or earn Major Elective course credit (3 credits) by completing an international internship.
- Semester Programs & Internships: Can automatically earn a waiver of two (2) general education categories: Perspectives and Cultural Diversity & Community.
- Summer Programs: Have the opportunity to earn a waiver of one (1) general education category: Cultural Diversity & Community.
Which courses/requirements should Sociology majors/minors take at MU?
- Students should complete their Capstone Experience at MU, if they select either a Senior Seminar or Honors Thesis.
- Students in the Criminology concentration should complete their Required Criminology Core courses at MU.
Which courses/requirements can Sociology majors fulfill while abroad?
- Major Required courses (with department approval)
- Institutions and Social Life Block courses (up to 6 credits)
- Individual and Society Block courses (up to 6 credits)
- Inequality and Difference Block course (3 credits)
- General Education courses.
Which courses/requirements can Criminology concentrations fulfill while abroad?
- Major Required courses (with department approval)
- Criminology Elective courses (up to 6 credits)
- Required Sociology Elective courses (3 credits)
- Inequality and Difference Block course (3 credits)
- General Education courses.
General Notes: View the Academic Planning website for additional information.
- Students can complete their Capstone Experience or earn Major Elective course credit (3 credits) by completing an international internship.
- Semester Programs & Internships: Can automatically earn a waiver of two (2) general education categories: Perspectives and Cultural Diversity & Community.
- Summer Programs: Have the opportunity to earn a waiver of one (1) general education category: Cultural Diversity & Community.
Major Credit Limitations:
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the Sociology major is 15.5 credits.
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the Sociology major, Criminology concentration is 18.5 credits.
Minor Credit Limitations:
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the Sociology minor is 9 credits.
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the Criminology minor is 9 credits.
Note: Transfer credit limitations include all credit earned from AP, domestic transfer (excluding PASSHE institutions), and study abroad.
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the Sociology major is 15.5 credits.
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the Sociology major, Criminology concentration is 18.5 credits.
Minor Credit Limitations:
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the Sociology minor is 9 credits.
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the Criminology minor is 9 credits.
Note: Transfer credit limitations include all credit earned from AP, domestic transfer (excluding PASSHE institutions), and study abroad.
Recommendation:
- ISA American College of Greece | Greece
- ISA University of Stirling | Scotland, United Kingdom
- ISA American College of Greece | Greece
- ISA University of Stirling | Scotland, United Kingdom
Students interested in studying abroad should start an Advising Checklist and discuss their interests with an Education Abroad Advisor.
Office of International Programs and Services: Lyle Hall First Floor
Email: Education.Abroad@millersville.edu
Begin Advising Checklist
Office of International Programs and Services: Lyle Hall First Floor
Email: Education.Abroad@millersville.edu
Begin Advising Checklist