Fulfill your GEN ED requirements!*
*Many of the credit courses will fulfill Gen Ed requirements. Check with your adviser to be sure they will apply to your major.
Language Institute at Penn State
(up to 12 language credits)
Earn up to 12 language credits in 4 to 8 weeks, studying Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, or Turkish.
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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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Summer Study Abroad Programs
(credits vary)
Faculty-led, world-focused — study in Brazil, Denmark, Egypt, England, France, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, the Netherlands, or Turkey.
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Exploring Indigenous Ways of Knowing Among the Ojibwe
(CED 497C, 3 to 6 credits)
A unique cross-cultural experience for students, including a field experience in northern Minnesota.
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Adventure Literature Series
(ENGL and 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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Teaching ESL in Ecuador
Earn an ESL certificate through online and weekend courses, plus 4 weeks in Ecuador.
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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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