Danish Institute for Study Abroad Partner Program: Copenhagen, Denmark | Study Abroad

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.

Course Title	Dickinson Course Equivalent
Core Courses in Psychology
Cyberpsychology	PSYC 480
Data and the Brain: Understanding Human Behavior Through Big Data	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. Helweg-Larsen.

Updated Sept. 2023