Fulfill your GEN ED requirements!*
Experience learning like never before with these credit and noncredit courses managed by Conferences for Penn State faculty.
*Many of the credit courses will fulfill Gen Ed requirements. Check with your advisor to be sure they will work with your major.
Travel & Culture
Adventure Literature Series
(3 ENGL and 1.5 KINES credits)
Earn credits as you explore important works of American nature writing and the beautiful natural places that inspired them.
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KINES Adventure Programs
(up to 3 KINES credits)
a series of adventure-based, credit programs that offer students a chance to earn GHA credits with the great outdoors serving as the classroom.
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Summer Study Abroad Programs
(credits vary)
Faculty-led, world-focused — study in Brazil, Denmark, Egypt, England, France, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, Switzerland, or Turkey.
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Exploring Indigenous Ways of Knowing Among the Anishinaabeg
(CI ED 497A 3 or 6 credits
(cross-listed as AG 497A)
Spend two weeks living among one of the largest aboriginal communities in North America.
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Language
Language Institute at Penn State
(up to 12 language credits)
Earn up to 12 language credits in 4–8 weeks, studying Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Italian, Latin, Russian, or Spanish.
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Teaching ESL in Ecuador
Earn an ESL certificate through online and weekend courses, plus 4 weeks in Ecuador.
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Summer Study Abroad Programs
(credits vary)
Faculty-led, world-focused — study in Brazil, Denmark, Egypt, England, France, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, or Turkey.
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Art & Literature
Summer Dance
(1.5 dance credits)
This rigorous, summer intensive dance program is designed for anyone (18 years of age or older) who wishes to further his or her skills in this art form.
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Adventure Literature Series
(3 ENGL and 1.5 KINES credits)
Earn credits as you explore important works of American nature writing and the beautiful natural places that inspired them.
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Adventure
KINES Adventure Programs
(up to 3 KINES credits)
a series of adventure-based, credit programs that offer students a chance to earn GHA credits with the great outdoors serving as the classroom.
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Archaeological Field School
(6 ANTH credits)
Whether you are a current anthropology student or simply interested in learning more about the subject, this program will provide an extraordinary opportunity for you to get firsthand experience in archaeological fieldwork.
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Shaver's Creek Environmental Center
(credits vary)
Penn State's outdoor classroom conducts Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management courses as well as team-building activities and other learning programs in a natural setting.
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Adventure Literature Series
(3 ENGL and 1.5 KINES credits)
Earn credits as you explore important works of American nature writing and the beautiful natural places that inspired them.
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