Danish Institute for Study Abroad Partner Program: Copenhagen, Denmark
Study Abroad in Scandinavia at Copenhagen (DIS-Copenhagen) offers English-language study abroad programs for American university students in their third or fourth year of study. Students take four classes, one of which is a core class that includes faculty-led, course-integrated study tours in Western Denmark (three-day trip) and a European city (five-day trip). In addition, students are required to take a Danish language and culture course which counts as a half-credit course.
Some DIS programs also offer internships, and all students have the opportunity to volunteer with various organizations in Copenhagen. DIS offers many unique housing options, including living with a Danish host family, a Danish roommate or with other students in apartment-like or dorm settings in greater Copenhagen. For a taste of Scandinavian life, with easy access to much of Europe, many psychology majors elect DIS-Copenhagen for their study abroad program.
Notice: Beginning in Fall 2018, interested students will be able to apply for a 3-credit Research Assistant Course, working individually or in small teams directly with DIS faculty on research projects. This will count as a Psychology 560 course. Please check the prior link, or this flyer for more information.
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Dickinson Course Equivalent |
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| Core Courses in Psychology | |
| Cyberpsychology | PSYC 480 |
| European Clinical Psychology | PSYC 480 |
| Positive Psychology | PSYC 480 |
| Core Courses in Neuroscience | |
| **Cognitive Neuroscience of Consciousness AND Cognitive Neuroscience of Consciousness Research Lab*** | PSYC 380 |
| Cognitive Neuroscience of Creativity | PSYC 480 |
| *Psychopharmacology - Substances and the Brain | PSYC 480 |
| Electives | |
| Applied Psychotherapy | PSYC 470 |
| Child Development in Scandinavia | PSYC 180 |
| Child Development in Scandinavia Practicum | PSYC 500 |
| Cognitive Psychology of Decision-Making Lab | PSYC 500 |
| Cyberpsychology AND Cyberpsychology Lab*** | PSYC 380 |
| Developmental Disorders | PSYC 480 |
| Eco-Psychology | PSYC 480 |
| European Clinical Psychology Practicum | PSYC 500 |
| Identity Lab: Transforming Prejudice, Discrimination, and Conflict | PSYC 500 |
| Neuroethics | PSYC 480 |
| *Neuroimaging of the Disordered Brain - See Neuroscience Dept offerings | PSYC 480 |
| *Neuropsychology of Brain Injury | PSYC 480 |
| Neuroscience of Fear and Anxiety | PSYC 480 |
| Neuroscience of Religion and Atheism | PSYC 480 |
| Philosophy of Mental Health | PSYC 480 |
| Positive Organizational Psychology | PSYC 480 |
| Positive Psychology AND Positive Psychology Lab*** | PSYC 380 |
| Positive Psychology Practicum: Methods and Practice | PSYC 500 |
| Psychology of Adolescence: A Scandinavian Perspective |
PSYC 480 |
| Psychology of Crisis | PSYC 480 |
| Psychology of Criminal Behavior | PSYC 480 |
| Psychology of Eating Disorders | PSYC 480 |
| Psychology of Human Sexuality | PSYC 145 |
| Psychology of Leadership | PSYC 480 |
| Psychology of Peak Performance | PSYC 480 |
| Public Mental Health | PSYC 480 |
| Social Brain: Neuropsychology of Social Behaviors | PSYC 480 |
| Courses Not Currently Offered | |
| Adolescence in Europe | PSYC 180(2) |
| Changing the News: Communication and Positive Psychology | PSYC 480 |
| Cross-Cultural Psychology | PSYC 150 |
| Cross-Cultural Psychology Practicum | PSYC 550 |
| Cultural Learning and Study Abroad | PSYC 560 |
| Dynamic Project Leadership | PSYC 480 |
| Educational Psychology: The Science of Learning | PSYC 180(1) |
| *Neuroplasticity: The Brain and Behavior | PSYC 480 |
| *Neuropsychology of Pain | PSYC 480 |
| *Neuroscience Methodology: A Cellular Approach to Cognition | PSYC 480 |
| Qualitative Research Lab in Psychology | PSYC 335 |
| Physical Activity and Mental Health: From Culture to Neuroscience | PSYC 480 |
| Psychology of Adult Development | PSYC 180(2) |
| Psychology of Endings | PSYC 480 |
| Psychology of Time: Before, After, and In-Between | PSYC 480 |
| Psychology of Resilience | PSYC 180(2) |
| *Rehabilitation Neuropsychology | PSYC 480 |
| Sensation, Taste, and Flavor: Exploring Danish Cuisine | PSYC 180(2) |
| Virtual Selves: Psychology and Emerging Technology |
PSYC 480 |
* PSYC 125 is a required prerequisite.
**PSYC 125 or PSYC 130 are required prerequisites.
***The grade will be averaged for the course and lab and transferred as a single course - PSYC380. Students signing up for this course and lab should take 3 additional DIS courses.
Psychology courses offered on the DIS program (whether courses are listed here or not) will be counted as Dickinson courses and grades received for these courses will be factored into the student’s Dickinson GPA
Notes on the Study Abroad in Scandinavia (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.
- Students may take more than one PSYC 380, 480 or 500 course, but only one PSYCH 300-level, one PSYC 400-level and one PSYC 500-level course will transfer back as fulfilling psychology major requirements starting with students enrolling as first year students at Dickinson in fall 2022.
- 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. Ford.
Updated Sept. 2023