Learn about Human Rights abroad by embarking on your own real-life experience abroad. Studying abroad will provide you with unique opportunities to learn about the different human rights standards around the world, studying how these rights impacts cultures and societies, as well as build upon critical thinking and professional skills needed to excel in the human rights field. Step out into the world, rev up your resume, and earn academic credit by studying abroad.

Human Rights Programs

Academic Advice 

Internships 

Scholarships

Department Contact 

Resources for Advisors 

ACADEMIC ADVICE

• The earliest you can go abroad is the summer of your first year.
• Students may fulfill General Education Foundation and Issues requirements abroad.
• Students taking at least 3 credits abroad will fulfill their Global Perspectives requirement.
• Students should be working with their faculty mentor to plan and make appropriate course selections for study abroad.
• Department input requested.

To determine the GVSU course equivalencies for courses taken abroad, please visit our Course Approval page. 

Once you have selected a program, schedule a meeting with your academic advisor to discuss your plans.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT

Professor Karen Zivi

[email protected] 

1130 Au Sable Hall

Human Rights Minor Page

HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICE INFO

Ginele Johnson
[email protected]
[email protected]
(616) 331-8229
229 Lake Ontario Hall