Eligible Programs

There are multiple ways students can complete to satisfy their international experience requirement. These include: Faculty-Led Programs[BROKEN LINK], Summer School Abroad[BROKEN LINK], California State University International Programs (CSUIP)[BROKEN LINK], International Student Exchange Programs (ISEP)[BROKEN LINK], Alternative Break Programs[BROKEN LINK], or ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Exchange[BROKEN LINK] offered by ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Study Abroad and Away[BROKEN LINK]

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Short-Term Programs

Faculty-Led Programs

CHHS Faculty-Led Programs (FLPs)[BROKEN LINK] are oversea ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ courses taught by ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ faculty from the College of Health and Human Sciences. These popular courses are the best ways to earn ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ academic credit and gain international experience. Some FLP courses meet general education requirements.

There are currently available with 3 CHHS programs listed below: 

Summer School Abroad

Summer School Abroad (SSA)[BROKEN LINK] are programs where students take classes at an international university for 2-8 weeks during summer break. With support from the Study Abroad and Away office, you get to travel independently while you earn ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ credit and take classes with other international students.

Alternative Break Programs

Alternative Break Programs (ABP) [BROKEN LINK]provide students the opportunity to experience other cultures through community visits, service-learning projects, group activities and discussions. ABPs let you explore another region of the United States or the globe and focus on learning about diverse cultures with a group of your classmates and an ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ staff leader during either spring or summer break. Programs vary in length (1 week for spring programs and 1-3 weeks for summer programs) and are co-curricular; they do not offer academic credit.

Programs Available


Long-Term Programs

±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Exchange

±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Exchange[BROKEN LINK] allows students to study at a partner university abroad for a semester or a year with an ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Exchange. Students are able to take classes at institutions around the world that have the best academic fit, course offerings, and international student services, while paying their regular ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ tuition, and receive ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ credit for every class they take! These programs are only open to ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ students. 

Please contact Study Abroad and Away[BROKEN LINK] if you have any questions regarding the application process. 

California State University International Programs

California State University International Programs (CSU IP) [BROKEN LINK]provide students in the CSU system with an affordable opportunity to study abroad for a semester or year. Students earn ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ credit while studying at a host university or study center, taking major, minor, and GE courses. Many programs offer opportunities to study the local  language and culture. 

Please contact Study Abroad and Away[BROKEN LINK] if you have any questions regarding the application process. 

International Student Exchange Programs

International Student Exchange Programs (ISEP) [BROKEN LINK]are offered through ISEP, a non-profit organization that offers study abroad options at over 200 universities in 51 countries. Students can study with ISEP for a semester or a year and immerse themselves in classes at local universities while receiving ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ credit. If you are interested in studying abroad in a location that is off the beaten path, ISEP has the program for you. 

Please contact Study Abroad and Away[BROKEN LINK] if you have any questions regarding the application process. 

A group of students from the Hong Kong study abroad program