“As an international member of faculty here at GVSU, and having been a faculty member at Kingston University, one of our partner institutions in England, I strongly advocate for our students to participate in study abroad. It provides them with excellent and unique educational knowledge and skills that can only be gained from studying abroad. Also, it gives students the chance to experience new cultures, beliefs, and environments that can enrich their own personal and career development. Every student I know who has participated in study abroad has come back with endless stories of new friends and exciting adventures, and partly wishes they hadn’t had to come back!”                                                                                                                         

- Ross Sherman, Ph.D., Program Coordinator, B.S. Exercise Science

Movement Science Study Abroad Programs

Study and travel while receiving course credit in countries such as, Australia, Turkey, Japan, and Ireland just to name a few. Students interested in combining their study abroad experience with an internship, or just looking to do an internship have some options as well. Customized internships are available through GVSU Internships, and other programs such as ELAP and World Endeavors.

Academic Advice

• Movement Science majors can fulfill General Education requirements, cognate degree requirements, and major courses abroad.
• Movement Science majors can complete fieldwork or internships abroad
• Students may take MOV 300 Kinesiology, MOV 304 Physiology of Activity, MOV 310 Motor Learning and other courses abroad.
• Suggested programs may include Area Studies courses that can fulfill General Education requirements, such as LAS 210 (Exploring Latin America)  in the Dominican Republic Movement Science Faculty-Led Program.
• Consider fulfilling your Issues General Education requirement abroad. Find out how!

Restrictions

• Movement Science students may fulfill credits abroad. 
• Movement Science students may NOT take the MOV 495 Capstone abroad. 
• Courses will be reviewed on a case by case basis through the course equivalency process.

Keep in Mind

• Once you have selected a program, be sure to meet with your adviser at least three months prior to departing for your program.
• Be sure to explore both GVSU and external options by browsing the Program Suggestions below. Students are not limited to GVSU study abroad programs.
• There are several opportunities to intern and or volunteer while abroad.
• Students are also able to fulfill General Education requirements abroad, including their General Education Issues requirement.

*Note: This is not an exhaustive list. If you cannot find a suitable program among these, there are other options available to you as well. Come in for a walk-in advising session, and our peer advisers can help you find a program that fits your needs!

To determine the GVSU course equivalencies for courses taken abroad, please view the “How to Request Course Equivalencies” page. For more information email Department Contact below.

Christina Beaudoin

[email protected]

B-2-235 Mackinac Hall