Academic Area
Take classes for your major, minor, core, area of inquiry, or elective areas
All Majors: The majority of CNU Group programs are open to any major and do not require any pre-requisites. Applications are due in the fall semester for the following summer. Programs open for application in August and can fill quickly during the fall semester.
Below are popular destination by academic area. You can also use our course directory for specific searches. Please note that a course being listed as approved in the directory, does not necessarily mean it will be offered by the host university.
Areas of Inquiry
Students can complete Areas of Inquiry abroad. The course take abroad must match exactly to a course listed in the CNU Catalog for the category.
EXAMPLE 1: Digital Photography in Florence is approved for FNAR 205, which is lists as AICE. This can count as an AICE requirement.
EXAMPLE 2: Street Photography in Sydney is approved for FNAR 2XX. This is not approved for AICE and will not fulfill the requirement.
We have CNU programs and external programs with various areas of inquiry available. It is best to contact the study abroad office to let them know what interests you have (location, term, and remaining areas of inquiries).
Recommended Summer Programs:
AINW (Natural World)
Costa Rica: Veritas University in San Jose
Greece: American College of Greece
Italy: Florence University of the Arts, John Cabot University
AIGM (Global/Multicultural)
Costa Rica: Veritas University in San Jose
Czech Republic: API Prague
Greece: American College of Greece
Italy: USAC Italy (Multiple Cities), Florence University of the Arts, John Cabot University
Ireland: CEA Dublin or AIFS Maynooth
Spain: CEA Seville
AICE (Creative Expressions)
Costa Rica: Veritas University in San Jose
England: CEA London
France: CEA Paris
Greece: American College of Greece
Italy: Florence University of the Arts, John Cabot University, or CIS Italian Coast
AIWT (World Traditions)
Denmark: Danish Institute for Study Abroad
Netherlands: Maastricht University
Italy: John Cabot University
Spain: ISA Valencia
Core Requirements
Options to Take Abroad:
200 Level Language Requirement: Students can work on their language abroad. This could be a course in 100 or 200 level. To fulfill the 200 Level requirement, the course must be approved at the 200 level and be worth at least 3 U.S. credits.
Economics: We have summer and semester programs with options to take ECON 200/201/202
Math Requirement: There are programs offering math classes. We don't often have students take these abroad, but it may be possible.
Logical Reasoning: CNU Bahamas offers PHIL 207 as a course option. Students may also fulfill this requirement with external programs.
Courses NOT Available to Take Abroad:
Student must take their writing intensive and ENGL 123/223 requirements from CNU. This cannot be taken abroad.
Recommended Summer Programs:
Language Requirement
We have programs approved in multiple destinations! Connect with the Study Abroad Office for more info.
LLFR (Logical Reasoning)
Greece: American College of Greece
Italy: John Cabot University
Economics
Italy: John Cabot University
Greece: American College of Greece
Mathematics
Italy: John Cabot University
Languages (Majors, Minors, or 200 Level Requirement)
Summer and Semester Programs Available
We have programs approved in multiple destinations! Connect with the Study Abroad Office for more info.
Spanish: There are a great deal of options for summer and semester study abroad for Spanish in Latin American and Spain. Majors should keep their 300 level electives for their study abroad. SPAN 3XX is readily available to take abroad.
French: Programs are available in France and Morocco for France. Majors should plan to take the 300 level electives for their study abroad.
German: Programs are available in Germany and Austria. Majors should plan to take the 300 level electives for their study abroad.
Arabic: Programs are available in Morocco and UAE.
Italian: Programs are available in a variety of locations within Italy.
Chinese: Programs are available in China and possibly other locations.
Greek: Programs are available in Greece
Other Languages: Students have taken other languages abroad. Keep in mind to reach the 200 level, you will need to have prior knowledge of a language to test into a 200 level course or be able to back-to-back sessions to take the equivalent of 101, 102, and 200 in a Foreign Language. Students have taken language course in Russian, Japanese, Thai, Dutch, Korean, Hindi, and more.
Critical Languages: The U.S. Government runs a competitive program for Critical Languages. To learn more visit: https://clscholarship.org/about
Anthropology
We often find partner programs that offer ANTH 3XX or SOCL 3XX classes. These 3XX classes can apply to the major requirement for 300 level courses. When working with the Study Abroad Office, it is helpful for you to know if you have already fulfilled some of these 300 level requirements, so we know how many you can take and if the courses need to be ANTH or if they can be ANTH, GEOG, CRIM, or SOCL.
Recommended Semester Programs Include:
Italy: Florence University of the Arts
Greece: American College of Greece
Korea: Korea University in Seoul (USAC or TEAN)
Spain: CEA Seville
Recommended Summer Programs Include:
Italy: Florence University of the Arts, John Cabot University
Korea: Korea University in Seoul (USAC or TEAN)
Costa Rica: Veritas University in San Jose (ISA, CEA or Other Partners)
Greece: American College of Greece
Spain: CEA Seville
Czech Republic: Charles University (API, ISA, or Other Partners)
Ireland: AIFS Maynooth or USAC Cork
Biology
CNU regularly offers a BIOL 422 for a summer study abroad group program. Applications are due in the Fall semester and a complimentary course is required in the spring semester before departure.
There are several Biology Majors at CNU. It is important to let the Study Abroad Office know which type of Biology you are studying. We have partner programs that offer BIOL 3XX credit, so this can apply to a major requirement for any 300 level Biology. In some cases, we have approval for a lab course and will mark that in the approvals. Be careful to know in advance if a lab will be counted towards your major requirements. At some schools overseas, the lab is included in the 3 credit class and will not be counted as a separate credit toward the CNU Degree.
We have recommendations for students studying environmental biology and for molecular biology. The office can help steer you to programs that will fit your academic interest within biology.
Environmental/Organismal Biology Recommendations:
Costa Rica: Veritas University in San Jose - Summer or Semester
Australia/New Zealand: UGA Discover Abroad: Summer or Spring Semester (fills very early)
Greece: American College of Greece - Summer or Semester
Molecular Biology Recommendations:
Australia: Bond University with TEAN or CIS
Greece: American College of Greece - Summer or Semester
Italy: ISA Rome Summer - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Costa Rica: Veritas University in San Jose - Summer
Additional General Biology Recommendations:
Spain: Pablo de Olavide University with CEA, ISA, or API- Semester
Italy: Florence University of the Arts - Clinical Practice in Emergency Healthcare - Summer
Business
The Luter Business School regularly teaches a summer study abroad course. The applications are open at the beginning of fall semester and space fill quickly.
CNU requires business students to take any major courses for business from another AACSB accredited institution. These are specific universities, so students should work with the study abroad office to learn which partner programs will work for them. Pre-business classes can be taken from non-AACSB institutions.
Notes for Semester Programs: It is very important to note the sequencing of classes for each business major, so students remain on track to graduate within their major(s). For semester study abroad, here are some considerations.
Management Majors: By the end of Junior Year, you must have BUSN 300 and BUSN 304 complete. If you plan to study abroad in the spring semester, you should consider taking BUSN 300 and 304 in the fall semester before studying abroad. For the fall of Senior year, MGMT 400 and MGMT 410 are required, so students will have a limited number of programs worldwide that offer both courses in the fall term.
Marketing Majors: By the end of Junior Year, BUSN 311 and MKTG 310 are required. It can be very difficult to find MKTG 310 overseas, so we encourage students to see if they can enroll in MKTG 310 with CNU over the summer. It would be better to study abroad in the fall semester to take BUSN 311 overseas, so MKTG 310 can be taken at CNU in the spring semester upon return.
Finance Majors: By the end of Junior Year, BUSN 323 and FINC 324 are required. It can be very difficult to find MKTG 310 overseas, so we encourage students to see if they can enroll in MKTG 310 with CNU over the summer. It would be better to study abroad in the fall semester to take BUSN 323 overseas, so FINC 324 can be taken at CNU in the spring semester upon return.
Accounting Majors: It can be difficult to find ACCT 300 and 400 level course abroad, so our accounting majors will often work on the business core while abroad during their junior year.
Recommended Semester Programs Include:
Italy: John Cabot University in Rome or CIMBA Italy
Netherlands: Maastricht University
Australia: Bond University
France: CEA -SKEMA (France)
Spain: ISA Madrid with Carlos III University
Korea: Korea University in Seoul
Recommended Summer Programs Include:
Pre-Business
Italy: John Cabot University
Spain: USAC Bilbao or USAC Valencia
South Korea: Korea University
Greece: American College of Greece
Business Core
Italy: John Cabot University, CIMBA, USAC Torino Italy, or USAC Verona Italy
Spain: CEA Barcelona, USAC Bilbao or USAC Valencia
South Korea: Korea University
Management
Italy: John Cabot University or USAC Torino Italy
The Netherlands: Maastricht University
Czech Republic: CEA Prague
Marketing
Italy: John Cabot University, CIMBA, or USAC Torino Italy
Spain: CEA Barcelona or USAC Bilbao
Finance
Italy: John Cabot University
Spain: CEA Barcelona
South Korea: TEAN Korea
Chemistry
Students interested in studying abroad for a summer or semester program for major requirements should contact the Study Abroad Office. Program recommendations may differ depending on which requirements are remaining to fulfill. In the summer, many students will work on credits outside their major, but the Study Abroad Office has a few locations that offer Chemistry classes.
Recommended Semester Programs Include:
Australia: Griffith University
Spain: UPO in Seville
Recommended Summer Programs Include:
Italy: John Cabot University (Math 140 available Summer 2024)
Classical Studies
Classical Studies majors will often work on upper level major electives while abroad. CNU programs are regularly offered in the summer traveling to either Greece or Italy. Applications for summer CNU programs open in the fall semester.
Recommended Semester Programs Include:
Italy: Rome ICCS Centro Program or John Cabot University
Greece: American College of Greece (ACG)
Recommended Summer Programs Include:
CNU Summer Programs
Greece: American College of Greece (ACG)
Italy: John Cabot University
Communication Studies
CNU regularly offers a COMM summer study abroad group program. Applications are due in the Fall semester
Most students will find classes at the 300 level and may see equivalents for specific CNU courses or COMM 3XX. These 300 level courses will apply to the upper level elective credit for the major.
Recommended Semester Programs Include:
Greece: American College of Greece (ACG)
Italy: Florence University of the Arts
South Korea: Korea University
Australia: Bond University
Spain: CEA Seville
Webster University (possible destinations include Vienna, Leiden, Geneva, or Athens)
Recommended Summer Programs Include:
Spain: CEA Barcelona or CEA Seville
Costa Rica: Veritas University in San Jose
Italy: John Cabot University or USAC Italy Reggio Emilia
Ireland: CEA Dublin
Computer Science
Computer Science majors often study abroad for credits in area of inquiry, language requirement, or their minor. CNU has found a few locations offering computer science classes, but students should plan to take only one or two of these during a semester abroad. The teaching style abroad is less hands-on, so CNU students have found the computer science courses overseas to be quite challenging. It is possible for most computer science majors to work with their academic advisor to free up space in their schedule for a semester abroad without taking computer science or only taking one or two classes. In the summer, many students will work on credits outside their major, but the study abroad office has a few locations that offer Computer Science classes.
Recommended Semester Programs Include:
Greece: American College of Greece (ACG)
Webster University (possible destinations include Vienna, Leiden, Geneva, or Athens)
Recommended Summer Programs Include:
Greece: American College of Greece (ACG)
Italy: John Cabot University (MATH 140 available Summer 2024)
Computer and Electrical Engineering
CNU has two exchange programs for engineering. One in Germany and another in Austria. These are spring semester for Juniors only.
We have sent students abroad in the summer for engineering programs, but also to work on areas of inquiry, language requirement or minor.
Recommended Semester Programs Include:
Germany and Austria: Exchange programs in Germany and Austria. Speak with PCSE Department to learn more!
Recommended Summer Programs Include:
Greece: American College of Greece (CPEN 214 available Summer 2024)
Italy: John Cabot University (MATH 140 available Summer 2024)
Criminology
We found some programs that offer CRIM 3XX classes. These 3XX classes can apply to the major requirement for 300 level courses. When working with the Study Abroad Office, it is helpful for you to know if you have already fulfilled some of these 300 level requirements, so we know how many you can take and if the courses need to be CRIM or if they can be ANTH, GEOG, CRIM, or SOCL.
Recommended Semester Programs Include:
England: London South Bank University
Ireland: University of Limerick
Australia: Bond University
Italy: Florence University of the Arts
Recommended Summer Programs Include:
Greece: American College of Greece (ACG)
England: CEA London
Sweden: Danish Institute of Study Abroad (DIS)
Scotland: Stirling University
Ireland: University of Limerick
Cybersecurity
Students interested in studying abroad for a summer or semester program for major requirements should contact the Study Abroad Office. Program recommendations may differ depending on which requirements are remaining to fulfill.
Recommended Semester Programs Include:
Greece: American College of Greece (ACG)
Webster University (possible destinations include Vienna, Leiden, Geneva, or Athens)
Recommended Summer Programs Include:
Italy: John Cabot University (MATH and CPSC courses available Summer 2024)
Economics
We have several locations for a economics majors to study abroad. It can be difficult to find the intermediate economics classes, so it is recommended that majors plan to take the ECON 303 and ECON 304 at CNU. Most economics majors will work on the 300 level course requirement while abroad. The Study Abroad Office has identified locations that offer classes that will transfer as specific ECON classes or ECON 3XX, which can satisfy this area of the major.
Recommended Semester Programs Include:
Spain: Pablo de Olavide University in Seville
The Netherlands: Maastricht University
Recommended Summer Programs Include:
Italy: John Cabot University
The Netherlands: Maastricht University
Spain: IFSA Barcelona
English
CNU has offered group programs for ENGL in the summer. When available, the applications are due in the fall semester.
Students interested in a summer or semester program with a CNU partner program, should know if they are planning to major with a concentration. The English major can be very flexible for students who need 300 level ENGL credits while studying abroad. When you are a writing or literature concentration, there are specific courses you need to seek. The program recommendations may differ depending on the type of English major you have declared.
Recommended Semester Programs Include:
Italy: Florence University of the Arts (FUA) or John Cabot University
Spain: Pablo de Olavide University in Seville
Australia: Griffith University
England: ASE Bath
Recommended Summer Programs Include:
Italy: John Cabot University, CIS Italian Coast, or Florence University of the Arts (FUA)
England: ASE Bath or AIFS London
Greece: American College of Greece (ACG)
Ireland: University of Limerick or IES Dublin
Environmental Studies
CNU regularly offers study abroad programs that can be applied to the major. Students should contact the study abroad office to learn which programs work for their major prior to applying in the fall semester. These programs are often listed under a different major, but have approval to apply towards the EVST major.
Students interested in studying abroad for a summer or semester with a partner program have a wide variety of options. Students should contact the Study Abroad Office to learn more about what might fit their interests.
Recommended Semester Programs Include:
UGA Discover Abroad (fills very early): Destinations include Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji
Costa Rica: Veritas University or USAC Costa Rica
Denmark: Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS)
Italy: Florence University of the Arts (FUA)
Recommended Summer Programs Include:
UGA Discover Abroad (fills very early): Destinations include Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji
Costa Rica: Veritas University
Italy: John Cabot University, CIS Italian Coast, or Florence University of the Arts (FUA)
Czech Republic: Charles University (API, ISA, or Other Partners)
Greece: American College of Greece
Fine Arts
CNU has offered a spring break program within the FNAR department. When offered, the applications are due in the fall semester.
Fine art students have a variety of options available to them. Students should let the Study Abroad Office know which concentration they plan to complete, so we know if the focus is art history, studio, media, graphic design, or photography. This could impact which courses you are seeking and which programs may fit you the best.
Recommended Semester Programs Include:
Italy: Florence University of the Arts (FUA) or John Cabot University
Greece: American College of Greece (ACG)
Australia: Griffith University
Recommended Summer Programs Include:
Italy: Florence University of the Arts (FUA) or John Cabot University
Greece: American College of Greece (ACG)
Global Commerce
This major has many options available based on the interest of the specific students. Locations include, but are not limited to, Greece, Costa Rica, Italy, and Spain.
Please contact the Study Abroad Office for recommendations based on your remaining classes, potential language courses, and if you have a specific location in mind.
History
CNU regularly offers a HIST 276 study abroad program in the summer. Students will apply in the fall semester. Recent locations have included the UK and Greece.
Students planning to study abroad on partner programs during the summer or semester can find a variety of options. For majors, the recommended programs may differ depending on which world region history class or classes you have remaining. We ask students to know which areas are remaining between American, European, and Other World Regions as well as their remaining HIST 395 credits.
Recommended Semester Programs Include:
Italy: Florence University of the Arts (FUA) or John Cabot University
Greece: American College of Greece (ACG)
Ireland: University of Limerick
Austria: AIFS Salzburg
Recommended Summer Programs Include:
Italy: Florence University of the Arts (FUA) or John Cabot University
England: ASE Bath
Czech Republic: Charles University (API, ISA, or Other Partners)
Information Science
Students interested in studying abroad for a summer or semester program for major requirements should contact the Study Abroad Office. Program recommendations may differ depending on the concentration and which requirements are remaining to fulfill.
Recommended Semester and Summer Programs Include:
Greece: American College of Greece
Italy: John Cabot University
The Netherlands: Maastricht University
Kinesiology
Students interested in studying abroad for a summer or semester program for major requirements should contact the Study Abroad Office. Program recommendations may differ depending on which requirements are remaining to fulfill.
Recommended Semester Programs Include:
Spain: ISA or CEA Spain Seville - Pablo de Olavide University
Italy: Florence University of the Arts (FUA)
Greece: American College of Greece (ACG)
Recommended Summer Programs Include:
Spain: CEA Spain
Italy: USAC Reggio Emilia
Leadership & American Studies
CNU regularly offers a group LDSP program in the summer. Applications fill quickly in the fall semester, so students are encouraged to apply and enroll early.
American Studies majors have several summer options to fulfill courses for their concentration (Constitutional, Humanities, or Social Science).
Students interested in studying abroad for a summer or semester program for major requirements should contact the Study Abroad Office. Program recommendations may differ depending on which requirements are remaining to fulfill.
Recommended Semester Programs Include:
Denmark: Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS)
Recommended Summer Programs Include:
Czech Republic: Leadership exCHANGE
Denmark: Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS)
The Netherlands: Maastricht University
Italy: John Cabot University
Mathematics
CNU regularly offers a MATH study abroad group program. This program runs every other year and applications will open in the fall semester.
Students interested in a semester or summer program through a partner program should meet with the Study Abroad Office. The sequencing of classes will impact the locations we investigate in order for the student to stay on track. We have primarily sent Math majors to England, Scotland, and Australia.
Recommended Semester Programs Include:
Italy: John Cabot University
Australia: University of Newcastle (CIS or TEAN)
Recommended Summer Programs Include:
Italy: John Cabot University
Music
CNU has a partnership with a university in Southern England called Chichester University. This program is a semester only and works best for performance majors, but not as well for MAT Music Majors. For MAT Music students, we often look for a summer program to work on degree requirements. Contact the office to learn more about your program options.
Recommended Semester Programs Include:
England: Chichester University (Works best for performance majors - not intended for MAT Music Majors)
Recommended Summer Programs Include:
Austria: KIIS Austria
Greece: American College of Greece
Neuroscience
Students can work on the upper level NEUR class requirement and possibly a psychology course. The summer is a better time for students to study abroad, but there are a few locations for the semester. Students should plan to take their CHEM, MATH and BIOL requirements at CNU.
Recommended Semester Programs Include:
The Netherlands: Maastricht University
Denmark: Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS)
Sweden: Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS)
Recommended Summer Programs Include:
Denmark: Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS)
Sweden: Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS)
Greece: American College of Greece (ACG)
The Netherlands: Maastricht University
Italy: John Cabot University (MATH 125 available Summer 2024)
Philosophy & Religious Studies
CNU regularly offers group programs for PHIL and RSTD for the summer. Applications are due in the fall semester. Recent locations have been Iceland, Bahamas, and Spain,
Students interested in a summer or semester partner program, can find several options. Students can work with the Study Abroad Office to find upper level options in either PHIL or RSTD courses.
Recommended Semester Programs Include:
Italy: Florence University of the Arts (FUA) or John Cabot University
Greece: American College of Greece (ACG)
Recommended Summer Programs Include:
Italy: Florence University of the Arts (FUA) or John Cabot University
Czech Republic: Leadership exCHANGE
Denmark: Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS)
Physics
CNU regularly offers a PHYS study abroad group program. This program runs every other year and applications will open in the fall semester.
Students interested in a semester or summer program through a partner program should meet with the Study Abroad Office. The sequencing of classes will impact the locations we investigate in order for the student to stay on track. We have primarily sent Physics majors to England, Scotland, and Australia.
Recommended Semester Programs Include:
England: University of Sussex (IFSA)
Ireland: University of Limerick
Recommended Summer Programs Include:
Greece: American College of Greece (CPEN 214 available Summer 2024)
Italy: John Cabot University (MATH 140 available Summer 2024)
Political Science
CNU has offered summer group programs, so students should check in the fall semester to learn if a POLS program will be running that year. Applications are due in the fall and prior locations have included the UK, Ireland, India, France, and Eastern Europe.
Recommended Semester Programs Include:
Italy: Florence University of the Arts (FUA)
Australia: Griffith University
Ireland: University of Limerick
Austria: AIFS Salzburg
Recommended Summer Programs Include:
Italy: USAC Torino Italy, Florence University of the Arts (FUA), or John Cabot University
Costa Rica: Veritas University in San Jose
Morocco: ISA Morocco
Spain: ISA Barcelona or ISA Seville
Psychology
CNU regularly offers a group PSYC program in the summer. Applications fill quickly in the fall semester, so students are encouraged to apply and enroll early.
Students interested in partner programs for the summer or semester have many options. We find 300 level psychology courses in many areas of the world, so students may be able to take classes that transfer as a CNU psychology course like PSYC 304 or they may take a course that transfers as PSYC 3XX. These classes fulfil the major requirement for 300 level courses. We do not find 400 level classes abroad, so students need to plan to take those at CNU.
Recommended Semester Programs Include:
The Netherlands: Maastricht University
Italy: Florence University of the Arts
Greece: American College of Greece (ACG)
Australia: Griffith University
Austria: Webster University
Switzerland: Webster University
Recommended Summer Programs Include:
The Netherlands: Maastricht University
Costa Rica: Veritas University in San Jose
Italy: Florence University of the Arts (FUA) or John Cabot University
Greece: American College of Greece (ACG)
Denmark: Danish Institute of Study Abroad (DIS)
Ireland: CEA Dublin
Social Work
Social work majors who are interested in studying abroad for a semester must do so the fall or spring of sophomore year. Students may participate during any summer or spring break opportunity. The limitation for semester study is due to requirements for certification which takes places during semester classes throughout junior and senior year.
Recommended Semester Programs Include:
Greece: American College of Greece
Italy: Florence University of the Arts (FUA) or John Cabot University
Recommended Summer Programs Include:
Greece: American College of Greece
Italy: John Cabot University
Sociology
We often find programs that offer SOCL 3XX and ANTH 3XX classes. These 3XX classes can apply to the major requirement for 300 level courses. When working with the Study Abroad Office, it is helpful for you to know if you have already fulfilled some of these 300 level requirements, so we know how many you can take and if the courses need to be SOCL or if they can be ANTH, GEOG, CRIM, or SOCL.
Recommended Semester Programs Include:
Greece: American College of Greece
Italy: Florence University of the Arts (FUA)
Australia: Griffith University
Recommended Summer Programs Include:
Greece: American College of Greece (ACG)
Costa Rica: Veritas University in San Jose
Italy: USAC Verona Italy, USAC Viterbo Italy, USAC Reggio Emilia Italy, Florence University of the Arts, or John Cabot University
Denmark: Danish Institute of Study Abroad (DIS)
Ireland: USAC Cork
Czech Republic: Charles University (API, ISA, or Other Partners)
Theater
CNU has offered THEA study abroad programs in the summer. The applications are due in the fall semester.
For partner programs in the summer or semester, students will often work on the requirement for THEA or DANC credits while abroad.
Recommended Summer Programs Include:
England: ASE Bath, Midwestern State University, or AIFS Shakespeare Globe
Greece: American College of Greece
