Education Abroad for Communication Majors

Education Abroad for

Communication Majors

Globalize Your Education

Communication majors are highly encouraged to study abroad. Participating in study abroad is an ideal way to add a global perspective to your COMM major through the first-hand experience living and studying in another country and culture. Studying abroad can also help you to understand the discipline of communication more deeply, and to cultivate critical reasoning and writing skills through a global lens.

Review the resources here to first explore how an international experience could fit into your degree plan. Then, connect with your Communication Undergraduate Advisor and your Education Abroad advisor to ensure you're choosing the best program to fit your goals. Your Education Abroad advisor can also help you explore ways to use financial aid, scholarships, and grants to finance your travel!

You can Afford to Study Abroad

Eligible for Financial Aid? Learn more about how financial aid might apply to your program. (Applies to PSU degree-seeking students, only.)

Veteran? Learn how Veterans Benefits may help cover the cost of your program fee!

Pell Grant Recipient? You may also be eligible for the Gilman Scholarship, worth up to $5,000!

Need Scholarships? The PSU Ed Abroad office offers scholarship workshops every term and has a multitude of resources online for students on a budget. Come meet with us so we can talk about awards ranging from $500 - $10,000.

When Should I Study Abroad?

Fall: Requires some additional planning, but students are highly encouraged to complete the Reporting Live! Capstone in the fall and earn their required 6 capstone credits!

Winter: Very difficult time to study abroad for COMM majors

Spring: Very difficult time to study abroad for COMM majors

Summer: Best time to study abroad for COMM majors!

Which Education Abroad Programs Work Well for COMM Majors?

The programs below not only offer a wide variety of communication courses, but also may offer courses to fulfill general education requirements, minor, certificate, or communication elective credit. Students cannot earn COMM core credits abroad.

Remember, communication majors need 44 credits of electives within the Department of Communication. The programs listed below are excellent choices to fulfill this requirement. Review the Communication Major Requirements here.

Internships Abroad:

COMM students are highly encouraged to participate in international internships and apply 4 credits towards their COMM degree. Internships vary from a few hours a week paired with COMM coursework, to full-time internships awarding 12 upper-division elective credits.

Don't see a program that works for you? Click here to search through the complete list of PSU Education Abroad options.

Ready to take the Next Step?

Attend an Ed Abroad 101 session to learn more about studying abroad at PSU. These are 30-minute sessions offered when classes are in session. They cover the application process and direct you to next steps. Can't attend the live session? Watch the Ed Abroad 101 digital presentation!

Register for a 101 session