Stepping outside the U.S. to study political science will allow you to gain a broader point of view regarding international relations and foreign policy. Studying abroad is an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in a new environment and observe diverse approaches to political systems. This first-hand experience will deepen your understanding of the field and provide you with global perspective.
Recommended programs
Politics and Society in Central Asia
Discover how the history of Kyrgyzstan shapes society, culture and politics still today. Learn from practitioners, scholars and ordinary people about the political, economic and societal challenges facing Central Asia and how the governments and international community are working to address them. Available political science credit on this program:
- POL_SC 4004 (cross-listed with Peace Studies and Public Affairs)
Policies and Institutions of the European Union
Study global policy where it actually happens! Examine how the European Union is structured, the important role the EU plays in global economic and political affairs, and how policy decisions are made and implemented in this supranational governing body. Available political science credit on this program:
- POL_SC 4670/7670 (cross-listed with Economics and Public Affairs)
From Empire to Independence: Prague in the 20th Century
Spend spring break immersed in a living case study on how politics, history and culture intersect. From the legacy of empire rule and involvement in world wars to the rise and fall of communism, explore how the Czech Republic’s political landscape evolved in the 20th century and how those events continue to shape political institutions and public life. Enroll in one of these MU courses:
- INTL_ST 3001
- LG_LT_CT 3005
Comparative Criminal and Juvenile Justice
Explore issues of criminal and juvenile justice in San Jose, Costa Rica, this summer. Visit correctional institutions, meet with justice officials and criminologists and explore agencies engaged in community-based efforts to address crime and delinquency. Enroll in this MU course:
- SOC_WK 4101/7001
CEA: Full Curriculum in Prague
Select from more than 100 different courses taught in English at Anglo-American University, the Czech Republic’s oldest private university. Take classes with students from more than 50 countries in the breathtaking Thrun-Taxis Palace, just steps away from Prague’s historic and beautiful Old Town Square and the famous Charles Bridge.
IES Abroad: European Union
Study politics, economics, business and international relations in a unique and unforgettable way in Freiburg, Germany. This program features an integrative seminar that incorporates approximately 21 days of field study to travel to numerous countries inside and outside of the EU to help develop your understanding of the EU, its history and its institutions. A three-credit research course is available.
Global Internships
Spend your summer interning in London while earning academic credit. Make professional connections and apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting while improving your cross-cultural communication skills and gaining the flexibility, confidence and independence needed to navigate a foreign culture. Eight-week placements available for all majors. Recommended locations for political science:
- London
- Rome