Print Page
Study Abroad in Psychology
ADVISING FOR STUDY ABROAD IN PSYCHOLOGY
Prof. Marie Helweg-Larsen, helwegm@dickinson.edu,
is the advisor for all study abroad programs in psychology. Psychology
majors planning to study abroad should meet with Prof. Helweg-Larsen to
discuss their options.
Students thinking about study abroad should follow these steps to gather information about available programs.
STEP 1: Finding a program: Students should begin their search for study abroad programs by exploring the various possibilities in consultation with the Office of Global Education.
STEP 2: Learning about a specific program: Once a specific program (or programs) has been identified, more information about that program can be obtained from the on-campus coordinator or program advisor for that program or the Office of Global Education.
STEP 3: Psychology programs abroad:
For majors interested in the University of Queensland, University of
East Anglia, the University of Toulouse, or the Danish Institute for
Study Abroad, Prof. Helweg-Larsen is available to talk about available
course offerings in psychology.
STEP 4: Before departing campus:
Before leaving campus for your study abroad program, meet with Prof.
Helweg-Larsen. Students studying at the University of Queensland,
University of East Anglia, the University of Toulouse, or the Danish
Institute for Study Abroad must meet with Prof. Helweg-Larsen to discuss
potential course selection. Students taking courses in other programs
must meet with Prof. Helweg-Larsen before going abroad to obtain
pre-approval for all psychology courses they plan to take.
STEP 5: Return to campus, course credit:
When you return to campus, meet with Prof. Helweg-Larsen to receive
credit for psychology courses taken abroad. Bring all course syllabi,
course assignments, and work completed, along with an Enrollment in
Another Insitution form to that meeting.
For general information about study abroad programs, students should contact the Office of Global Education.
Questions about a specific program should be directed to the on-campus coordinator or program advisor for that program. Questions regarding the psychology major and study abroad should be directed to Prof. Marie Helweg-Larsen, helwegm@dickinson.edu.
STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS FOR PSYCHOLOGY MAJORS
Psychology majors are able to study abroad in a variety of programs, including both Dickinson College programs and those run by colleges, universities, and other institutions world-wide. Students may study abroad for a summer, semester, or full year. Because many psychology majors become involved in research projects here on campus, they elect to study abroad for a single semester (fall or spring) of their junior year. Others decide to study abroad for the entire year. The links below provide information on available programs and courses in psychology:
Dickinson in Australia- University of Queensland
The Dickinson in Australia program, located at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, offers both semester and academic year options for psychology majors. Founded as the Dickinson College University of Queensland Science Program, this program is designed to provide students studying biology, chemistry, computer science, environmental science, geology, mathematics, physics and psychology with the opportunity to expand their understanding of those major disciplines though international study. Students from other majors are also considered for admission. Normally psychology majors take two courses from the UQ Department of Psychology, one other science course, and one Australian cultures class per semester. Before selecting courses at UQ, students should consult with their advisor or Prof. Marie Helweg-Larsen to determine appropriate psychology courses to enroll in. More information on the Dickinson in Australia program can be found here
PSYC2000
|
Psychology of Sport and Exercise
|
Psych 180(1)
|
PSYC2020
|
Neuroscience for Psychologists
|
Psych 180(1)
|
PSYC2030
|
Developmental Psychology
|
Psych 155
|
PSYC2040
|
Social & Organisational Psychology
|
Psych 380
|
PSYC2050
|
Learning & Cognition
|
Psych 180(1)
|
PSYC2063
|
Questionnaire & Survey Design Skills
|
Psych 380
|
PSYC2211/2311
|
Developmental Disorders
|
Psych 180(2)
|
PSYC2221/2321
|
Family Roles and Relationships
|
Psych180(2)
|
PSYC2241/2341
|
Psychological Problems of Adolescence
|
Psych180(2)
|
PSYC2251/2351
|
Psychology and Human Sexuality
|
Psych180(3)
|
PSYC2261/2361
|
Psychology of Law & Justice
|
Psych180(3)
|
PSYC2331
|
Psychology and Educational Contexts
|
Psych 180(3)
|
PSYC2271
|
Psychology & Work
|
Psych180(3)
|
PSYC3000
|
Advanced Sport and Exercise Psychology
|
Psych180(1)
|
PSYC3020
|
Principles of Psychological Assessment
|
Psych180(2)
|
PSYC3033
|
Applied Psychological Testing
|
Psych 180(2)
|
PSYC3034
|
Applied Psychology
|
Psych 480
|
PSYC3042
|
Psychological Research: Interpretation and Evaluation
|
Psych 480
|
PSYC3052
|
Judgement & Decision-Making
|
Psych 380
|
PSYC3062
|
Skills & Human Factors
|
Psych 380
|
PSYC3071
|
Psychology of Disability
|
Psych 480
|
PSYC3082
|
Psychotherapies and Counseling
|
Psych 480
|
PSYC3092
|
Language Development
|
Psych 180(2)
|
PSYC3102
|
Psychopathology
|
Psych 165
|
PSYC3112
|
The Social Psychology of Human Communication
|
Psych 380
|
PSYC3122
|
Attitudes & Social Cognition
|
Psych 380
|
PSYC3132
|
Health Psychology
|
Psych 480
|
PSYC3142
|
Intergroup Relations & Group Processes
|
Psych 380
|
PSYC3152
|
Applied Topics in Lifespan Development
|
Psych 380
|
PSYC3162
|
Development in Infancy
|
Psych 355
|
PSYC3172
|
Basic Processes in Cognition
|
Psych 330
|
PSYC3192
|
Sensory Neuroscience
|
Psych 380
|
PSYC3202
|
Industrial & Organisational Psychology
|
Psych 180(2)
|
PSYC3212
|
Personal Relationships
|
Psych 380
|
PSYC3222
|
Psychophysiology: Methods & Applications
|
Psych 380
|
PSYC3232
|
Behavioural Neuroscience: Learning & Emotion
|
Psych 325
|
PSYC3252
|
Forensic Psychology
|
Psych 180(2)
|
PSYC3262
|
Evolutionary Approaches to Psychology
|
Psych 180(1)
|
PSYC3272
|
The Neuroscience of Social Behaviour
|
Psych 180(1)
|
PSYC3282
|
Developmental Perspectives on the Origins of Human Culture
|
Psych 180(1)
|
IC 100
|
Computer and Brain: Introduction to Cognitive Science
|
Psych 380
|
BIOT 3002
|
Drug Design and Development
|
Psych 380
|
NEUR 3002
|
The Integrated Brain
|
Psych 380
|
Notes on the University of Queensland (UQ) psychology program:
- 1. Students may take more than one PSYC 180 course at UQ. Courses noted as PSYC 180(1) fulfill the 100-level Group 1 requirement, courses noted as PSYC 180(2) fulfill the 100-level Group 2 requirement, and courses noted as PSYC 180(3) fulfill the 100-level Group 3 requirement.
- 2. Students may take more than one PSYC 380 course and/or more than one PSYC 480 course at UQ.
- 3. Dickinson students should not attempt to enroll in 4000-level courses at UQ.
- 4. Because differences exist in offerings between institutions, students are advised to choose psychology courses from the above pre-approved list. While other courses at UQ may be worthwhile and may complement a student’s study of psychology, they will not typically transfer for credit as a psychology course. If a student chooses to take a course that has not been pre-approved, that student must request course approval from the Department of Psychology. The student should provide course syllabi, course descriptions, and samples of assignments in order for the Department to determine whether or not the student should receive Psychology credit for that course. Questions about Psychology course credit should be directed to Prof. Marie Helweg-Larsen.
Dickinson in England- University of East Anglia
The Norwich Science Program, located at the University of East Anglia (UEA) in Norwich, France, offers both semester and academic year options for psychology majors. Students benefit from access to the course offerings and research opportunities of a major research university while at the same time participating in the program-specific curriculum offered by the on-site science-program director. UEA has highly regarded programs in the sciences, particularly in the areas of biology, environmental science, psychology, and chemistry. More information on the Norwich Science Program can be found here
Psychology majors enrolled in the University of East Anglia Science Program in Norwich, England may take psychology courses in the BSc in Psychosocial Sciences program. UEA psychology majors follow a very proscribed sequence of courses. That sequence includes taking several half-credit courses, some full-credit courses, and perhaps one full-year course, all at the same time. To experience psychology as a UEA psychology major would, Dickinson students should take at least two half-credit courses from within the same cluster, plus two full-credit courses (or a combination of half- and full-credit courses) for a total of three Dickinson course credits in psychology. Before selecting courses at UEA, students should consult with their advisor or Prof. Marie Helweg-Larsen to determine the appropriate cluster or clusters and appropriate courses to enroll in.
Autumn Cluster 1
(half credit courses) |
|
|
| SWKP1B27 |
Social Psychology I |
Psych 180(3)/ .5 |
| SWKP1B29 |
Individual Differences I |
Psych 180(2)/ .5 |
| SWKP1B31 |
Developmental Psychology I/Infancy and Early Childhood |
Psych 180(2)/ .5 |
Autumn Cluster 2
(half credit courses) |
|
|
| SWKP2B37 |
Cognitive Psychology II |
Psych 180(1)/ .5 |
| SWKP2B41 |
Biological and Human Behavior |
Psych 180(1)/ .5 |
Autumn
(full credit courses) |
|
|
| SWKP1B25 |
Psychosocial Theory |
Psych 180(3)/1.0 |
| SWKP1B30 |
Approaches to Counseling Psychology |
Psych 180(2)/1.0 |
| SWKP1B47 |
The Psychology of Risk |
Psych 180(3)/1.0 |
| SWKP1B53 |
The Psychology of Substance Use |
Psych 480/1.0 |
| SWKP1B17 |
Psychosocial Perspectives on the Family |
Psych 480/1.0 |
Spring Cluster 1
(half credit courses) |
|
|
| SWKP1B16 |
Cognitive Psychology I |
Psych 180(1)/ .5 |
| SWKP1B22 |
Evolutionary and Biological Psychology |
Psych 180(1)/ .5 |
Spring Cluster 2
(half credit courses) |
|
|
| SWKP2B34 |
Individual Differences II |
Psych 180(2)/ .5 |
| SWKP2B46 |
Developmental Psychology II: Childhood and Beyond |
Psych 180(2)/ .5 |
| SWKP2B29 |
Social Psychology II |
Psych 180(3)/ .5 |
Spring
(full credit courses) |
|
|
| SWKP1B28 |
Self and Society |
Psych 180(2)/ 1.0 |
| SWKP2B13 |
The Child in Society |
Psych 480/ 1.0 |
| SWKP3B50 |
Cross-cultural Perspectives on Behaviour |
Psych 450/ 1.0 |
| SWKP3B56 |
Evolution, Psychology, and Society |
Psych 480/ 1.0 |
| SWKP3B48 |
Forensic Psychology |
Psych 180(2)/ 1.0 |
| Full-Year Courses |
|
|
| SWKP1B1Y |
Research Design and Analysis I |
Psych 201/ 1.0 |
| SWKP2B2Y |
Research Design and Analysis II |
Psych 202/ 1.0 |
Notes on the University of East Anglia (UEA) psychology program:
- Students who complete the following combinations of courses will receive the following course equivalents:
Evolutionary and Biological Psychology, Biology and Human Behavior PSYC 125/ 1.0
Cognitive Psychology I and II PSYC 130/ 1.0
Social Psychology I and II PSYC 140/ 1.0
Developmental Psychology I and II PSYC 155/ 1.0
- If a student completes only one semester of SWKP1B1Y or only one semester of SWKP2B2Y, one-half credit of PSYC 180 will be received.
- Students may take more than one PSYC 180 course at UEA. Courses noted as PSYC 180(1) fulfill the 100-level Group 1 requirement, courses noted as PSYC 180(2) fulfill the 100-level Group 2 requirement, and courses noted as PSYC 180(3) fulfill the 100-level Group 3 requirement.
- Students may take more than one PSYC 480 course at UEA.
- Because differences exist in offerings between institutions, students are advised to choose psychology courses from the above pre-approved list. While other courses at UEA may be worthwhile and may complement a student’s study of psychology, they will not typically transfer for credit as a psychology course. If a student chooses to take a course that has not been pre-approved, that student must request course approval from the Department of Psychology. The student should provide course syllabi, course descriptions, and samples of assignments in order for the Department to determine whether or not the student should receive Psychology credit for that course. Questions about Psychology course credit should be directed to Prof. Marie Helweg-Larsen.
Dickinson in France- Institut Catholique de Toulouse or Universite de Toulouse, Le Mirail
The Dickinson in France program, located in Toulouse, France, offers both semester and academic year options for psychology majors. Students may study at the Institut Catholique de Toulouse (fall or spring semester) or the Université de Toulouse, Le Mirail (spring semester). More information on the Dickinson in France program can be found here
Institut Catholique de Toulouse (ICT)
During both fall and spring semesters, psychology majors may take courses at the ICT. ICT psychology majors follow a very proscribed sequence of courses. That sequence includes taking several half-credit courses plus some full-credit courses all at the same time. To experience psychology as an ICT psychology major would, Dickinson students should take a series of courses, all from the same level, that total three credits. Before selecting courses at ICT, students should consult with their advisor or Prof. Marie Helweg-Larsen to determine the appropriate level or levels to enroll in.
ICT Course Number
|
Course Title (English/French
|
Dickinson Course Equivalent/Course Credit
|
Fall Semester – Level 1:
|
|
|
P11A
|
General psychology/Psychologie générale
|
PSYC 185/1.0
|
P11B
|
Psychophysiology/Psychophysiologie
|
PSYC 180(1)/ 1.0
|
P11C
|
Clinical psychology/Psychologie clinique
|
PSYC 180(2)/.5
|
P13A
|
University methodology/Méthodologie du travail universitaire
|
PSYC 180/.5
|
P13B
|
Research techniques in psychology/Techniques de recherché en Psychologie
|
PSYC 180/.5
|
Fall Semester – Level 2:
|
|
|
P31A
|
Clinical psychology and psychopathology/Psychologie clinique et psychopathologie
|
PSYC 180(2)/1.0
|
P31B
|
Social psychology/Psychologie sociale
|
PSYC 140/1.0
|
P31C
|
Developmental psychology/Psychologie du développement
|
PSYC 180(2)/.5
|
P32A
|
Statistics/Statistiques
|
PSYC 180/.5
|
P32B
|
Research techniques in psychology/Techniques de recherché en Psychologie
|
PSYC 180/.5
|
Fall Semester – Level 3:
|
|
|
P51A
|
Developmental psychology/Psychologie du développement
|
PSYC 180(2)/ .5
|
P51B
|
Clinical psychology and psychopathology/Psychologie clinique et psychopathologie
|
PSYC 180(2)/.5
|
P51c
|
Social psychology/Psychologie sociale
|
PSYC 180(3)/ 1.0
|
P32A
|
Statistics/Statistiques
|
PSYC 180/.5
|
P32B
|
Research techniques in psychology/Techniques de recherché en Psychologie
|
PSYC 180/.5
|
Spring Semester – Level 1
|
|
|
P21A
|
Cognitive psychology/Psychologie cognitive
|
PSYC 180(1)/ 1.0
|
P21B
|
Social psychology/Psychologie sociale
|
PSYC 180(3)/ .5
|
P21C
|
Developmental psychology/Psychologie du développement
|
PSYC 180(2)/ .5
|
P22A
|
Statistics/Statistiques
|
PSYC 180/ .5
|
Spring Semester – Level 2
|
|
|
P41A
|
Psychotherapeutic practices/Pratiques psychothérapeutiques
|
PSYC 180(2)/.5
|
P41B
|
Neuroscience/Neurosciences
|
PSYC 480/1.0
|
P41C
|
Cognitive psychology/Psychologie cognitive
|
PSYC 180(1)/1.0
|
P42B
|
Statistics/Statistiques
|
PSYC 180/.5
|
Spring Semester – Level 3
|
|
|
P61A
|
Cognitive psychology/Psychologie cognitive
|
PSYC 480/.5
|
P61B
|
Neuroscience/Neurosciences
|
PSYC 480/.5
|
P61C
|
Computer statistics/Statistiques sur informatique
|
PSYC 180/.5
|
P62B
|
Psychometrics of children and adults/Psychométrie de l’enfant et de l’adulte
|
PSYC 180(2)/.5
|
P62C
|
Philosophical aspects of care/ Aspects philosophiques des soins
|
PSYC 180(2)/.5
|
P62D
|
Legal aspects of care/Aspects juridiques des soins
|
PSYC 180(2)/ .5
|
Notes on the Institut Catholique de Toulouse (ICT) psychology program:
- Students who complete both level 1 and level 2 of Cognitive Psychology (P21A and P41C) will receive credit for PSYC 130.
- Students who complete both level 1 and level 2 of Developmental Psychology (P21C and P31C) will receive credit for PSYC 155.
- Students who complete P11C Clinical Psychology, P41A Psychotherapeutic Practices, and P51B Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology will receive credit for PSYC 165.
- Students may take more than one PSYC 180 course at ICT. Courses noted as PSYC 180(1) fulfill the 100-level Group 1 requirement, courses noted as PSYC 180(2) fulfill the 100-level Group 2 requirement, and courses noted as PSYC 180(3) fulfill the 100-level Group 3 requirement.
- Students may take more than one PSYC 480 course at ICT.
- Because differences exist in offerings between institutions, students are advised to choose psychology courses from the above pre-approved list. While other courses at ICT may be worthwhile and may complement a student’s study of psychology, they will not typically transfer for credit as a psychology course. If a student chooses to take a course that has not been pre-approved, that student must request course approval from the Department of Psychology. The student should provide course syllabi, course descriptions, and samples of assignments in order for the Department to determine whether or not the student should receive Psychology credit for that course. Questions about Psychology course credit should be directed to Prof. Marie Helweg-Larsen.
Universite de Toulouse, Le Mirail (UTM)
During the spring semester, psychology majors may take courses at the UTM. Before selecting courses at UTM, students should consult with their advisor or Prof. Marie Helweg-Larsen to determine the appropriate psychology courses to enroll in.
| UTM Course Number |
Course Title (English/French) |
Dickinson Course Equivalent |
| PY0001Y |
History of Psychology/Histoire de la psychologie |
PSYC 180 |
| PY0103Y |
Intro. to Psychophysiology/Introduction à la psychophysiologie |
PSYC 180(1) |
| PY01OP2Y |
Psychology and culture/Psychologie et culture |
PSYC 150 |
| PY02OP2Y |
Psychology and Health/Psychologie et santé |
PSYC 180(3) |
| PY03OP2Y |
Biology and Society/Biologie et société |
PSYC 180(1) |
| PY05OP2Y |
Industrial Psychology/Psychologie et ergonomie |
PSYC 180(2) |
| PY0008Y |
Developmental Psychology I/ Psychologie du développement I |
PSYC 155 |
| PY0009Y |
Cognitive Psychology I/ Psychologie cognitive I |
PSYC 130 |
| PY0012Y |
Social Psychology I/ Psychologie Sociale I |
PSYC 140 |
| PY0013Y |
Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology I/ Psychologie clinique et psychopathologie I |
PSYC 165 |
| PY0014Y |
Psychophysiology/ Psychophysiologie |
PSYC 125 |
| PY0016Y |
Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology II/ Psychologie clinique et psychopathologie II |
PSYC 465 |
| PY0017Y |
Social Psychology II/ Psychologie sociale II |
PSYC 440 |
| PY0A18Y |
Cognivtive Psychology and Learning/ Psychologie cognitive et formation |
PSYC 430 |
| PY0B18Y |
Industrial/Organizational Psychology |
PSYC 180(2) |
| PY0D18Y |
Social Psychology: The Group, Objectives and Means of Intervention/Psychologie social : Le groupe, objet et moyen d’intervention |
PSYC 180(3) |
| PY0P18Y |
Experimental Social Psychology and It’s Applications/Psychologie sociale expérimentale et ses applications |
PSYC 340 |
| PY0E18Y |
Developmental Psychology of the Child and his Surroundings/Psychologie du développement de l’enfant et ses milieux de vie |
PSYC 480 |
| PY0K18Y |
Sociocognitive Development and Acquisition/Développement sociocognitif et apprentissages |
PSYC 180(2) |
| PY0M18Y |
Developmental Psychology: School Linguistics/Psychologie du développement : langagier à l’école |
PSYC 180(2) |
| PY0N18Y |
Developmental Psychology: Symbolic Activity/Psychologie du développement : l’activité symbolique |
PSYC 355 |
| PY0C18Y |
Experimental Ethological Analysis/ Analyse éthologique expérimentale |
PSYC 380 |
| PY0R18Y |
Developmental Psychopathology/ Psychopathologie développementale |
PSYC 455 |
| PY0S18Y |
Health Psychology I/ Psychologie de la santé |
PSYC 180(3) |
| PY0H18Y |
Intercultural Psychology/ Psychologie interculturelle |
PSYC 150 |
| PY0J18Y |
Gerontological Psychology : Health and Aging/Gérentopsychologie : santé et vieillissement |
PSYC 180(2) |
| PY0020Y |
Cognitive Psychology II/ Psychologie cognitive II |
PSYC 430 |
| PY0021Y |
Developmental Psychology II/ Psychologie du développement II |
PSYC 180(2) |
| PY0024Y |
Neuroscience and Behavior/ Neurosciences et comportements |
PSYC 480 |
Notes on the Universite de Toulouse, Le Mirail (UTM) psychology program:
- Students may take more than one PSYC 180 course at UTM. Courses noted as PSYC 180(1) fulfill the 100-level Group 1 requirement, courses noted as PSYC 180(2) fulfill the 100-level Group 2 requirement, and courses noted as PSYC 180(3) fulfill the 100-level Group 3 requirement.
- Students may take more than one PSYC 480 course at UTM.
- Because differences exist in offerings between institutions, students are advised to choose psychology courses from the above pre-approved list. While other courses at UTM may be worthwhile and may complement a student’s study of psychology, they will not typically transfer for credit as a psychology course. If a student chooses to take a course that has not been pre-approved, that student must request course approval from the Department of Psychology. The student should provide course syllabi, course descriptions, and samples of assignments in order for the Department to determine whether or not the student should receive Psychology credit for that course. Questions about Psychology course credit should be directed to Prof. Marie Helweg-Larsen.
Dickinson in Denmark- DIS
Danish
Institute for Study Abroad (DIS) is a specialized Danish institution, based in Copenhagen,
Denmark, offering study abroad programs for American university students in
their third or fourth year of study. All classes are taught in English, and
all programs of study include faculty-led, course-integrated study tours in
Europe. Some DIS programs also offer internships, and all students have the opportunity to volunteer with
various organizations in Copenhagen. Students live with a Danish host family or with other Danish students in apartment-like settings in
greater-Copenhagen. Before selecting courses at
DIS, students should consult with their advisor or Prof. Marie
Helweg-Larsen to determine appropriate psychology courses to
enroll in. More information on the Danish Institute for
Study Abroad program can be found here
| Adolescence in Northern Europe |
Psych 180(2) |
| Applied Psychology: Counseling Skills and Creative Therapeutic Approaches |
Psych 480 |
| Clinical Psychology Practicum |
Psych 500 |
| Developmental Disorders |
Psych 455 |
| European Clinical Psychology |
Psych 480 |
| Neuroscience of Fear |
Psych 480 |
| Positive Psychology |
Psych 180(3) |
| Psychology and Criminal Behavior |
Psych 180(2) |
| Psychology of Human Sexuality |
Psych 145 |
| Psychology of Leadership |
Psych 480 |
| Psychopharmacology- Substance and the brain |
Psych 480 |
| The Social Brain: Neuropsychology of Social Behaviors |
Psych 180(3) |
Notes on the Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS) psychology program:
- Students may take more than one PSYC 180 course at DIS. Courses noted as PSYC 180(1) fulfill the 100-level Group 1 requirement, courses noted as PSYC 180(2) fulfill the 100-level Group 2 requirement, and courses noted as PSYC 180(3) fulfill the 100-level Group 3 requirement.
- Because differences exist in offerings between institutions, students are advised to choose psychology courses from the above pre-approved list. While other courses at DIS may be worthwhile and may complement a student’s study of psychology, they will not typically transfer for credit as a psychology course. If a student chooses to take a course that has not been pre-approved, that student must request course approval from the Department of Psychology. The student should provide course syllabi, course descriptions, and samples of assignments in order for the Department to determine whether or not the student should receive Psychology credit for that course. Questions about Psychology course credit should be directed to Prof. Marie Helweg-Larsen.