Start planning how to fit a study abroad experience into your time at ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó. These recommended eight-semester plans will help you get an idea of how to fulfill your major, minor, division, and college-wide group requirements while spending a semester abroad.
Find your major below to review the recommended plan for studying abroad in your sophomore or junior year. Then, schedule a meeting with your academic adviser to review the plan and discuss next steps.
How to Study Abroad at ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó
American Studies
Because this major can be in many departments, use the plan below and the plan for your chosen department together.
| Semester 1 | Hum 110 |
| Semester 2 | Hum 110 History with American subject matter (if in History, course outside department) |
| Semester 3 | Course with American subject matter in field of concentration |
| Semester 4 | Course with American subject matter in field of concentration |
| Semester 5 | Abroad |
| Semester 6 | History with American subject matter (if in History, course outside department) Course with American subject matter in field of concentration Junior Seminar (if applicable) |
| Semester 7 | AMER 470 - Thesis Course with American subject matter outside field of concentration |
| Semester 8 | AMER 470 - Thesis |
Anthropology
| Sophomore | Junior | |
| Semester 1 | Hum 110 First-year foreign language Group III |
Hum 110 First-year foreign language Group III |
| Semester 2 | Hum 110 First-year foreign language Anthro 201 Group III |
Hum 110 First-year foreign language Anthro 201 Group III |
| Semester 3 | Second-year foreign language Anthro 211 HSS Req HSS Req |
Second-year foreign language Anthro 211 HSS Req HSS Req |
| Semester 4 | Abroad Second-year foreign language Elective Antro (area req) HSS Req |
Second-year foreign language Elective Anthro HSS Req |
| Semester 5 | HSS Req Anthro (Junior Seminar/Qual) Anthro Group 1 |
Abroad Anthro (area req) Elective Elective |
| Semester 6 | Anthro (Junior Seminar/Qual) Anthro (400-level req) Group 1 Elective |
Anthro (Junior Seminar/Qual) Anthro Group 1 Elective |
| Semester 7 | Anthro 470 Anthro Elective |
Anthro 470 Anthro Group 1 |
| Semester 8 | Anthro 470 Elective Elective |
Anthro 470 Elective Elective |
Comparative Race & Ethnicity Studies
Anthropology
| Sophomore | Junior | |
| Semester 1 | Hum 110 CRES Core 1 Anth 211 |
Hum 110 CRES Core 1 Anth 211 |
| Semester 2 | Hum 110 CRES Core II Anth XXX |
Hum 110 CRES Core II Anth XXX |
| Semester 3 | ANTH ANTH CRAN CRES 300 |
ANTH ANTH CRAN CRES 300 |
| Semester 4 | Abroad | ANTH ANTH (area course) CRAN |
| Semester 5 | ANTH 4XX CRAN CRES Junior Seminar |
ANTH 4XX CRAN CRES Junior Seminar |
| Semester 6 | ANTH ANTH (area course) CRAN |
Abroad |
| Semester 7 | Thesis ANTH (area course) |
Thesis ANTH (area course) |
| Semester 8 | Thesis | Thesis |
Dance
| Semester 1 | Hum 110 CRES Core 1 Dance |
| Semester 2 | Hum 110 CRES Core 2 Dance |
| Semester 3 | Intro to Dance Contemporary Dance I or II |
| Semester 4 | Abroad |
| Semester 5 | Dance Junior Seminar CRES-Dance |
| Semester 6 | CRES Foundational Dance CRES Foundational |
| Semester 7 | Thesis |
| Semester 8 | Thesis |
History
| Sophomore | Junior | |
| Semester 1 | Hum 110 CRES Core 1 HIST |
Hum 110 CRES Core 1 HIST |
| Semester 2 | Hum 110 CRES Core II HIST |
Hum 110 CRES Core II HIST |
| Semester 3 | HIST HIST HUSA CRES |
HIST HIST HUSA CRES |
| Semester 4 | Abroad | HIST HEUR HOUT HIST |
| Semester 5 | HIST HEUR HOUT HIST |
Junior Seminar |
| Semester 6 | Junior Seminar | Abroad |
| Semester 7 | Thesis | Thesis |
| Semester 8 | Thesis | Thesis |
Music
| Sophomore | Junior | |
| Semester 1 | Hum 110 CRES Core 1 Music Theory |
Hum 110 CRES Core 1 Music Theory |
| Semester 2 | Hum 110 CRES Core II Music History |
Hum 110 CRES Core II Music History |
| Semester 3 | CRES Music Music Private Instruction |
CRES Music Music Private Instruction |
| Semester 4 | Abroad | CRES Music Music Ensemble The Cultural Study of Music |
| Semester 5 | Music Junior Seminar | Music Junior Seminar |
| Semester 6 | CRES Music Music Ensemble The Cultural Study of Music |
Abroad |
| Semester 7 | Thesis | Thesis |
| Semester 8 | Thesis | Thesis |
Sociology
| Sophomore | Junior | |
| Semester 1 | Hum 110 CRES Core 1 Intro to Soc |
Hum 110 CRES Core 1 Intro to Soc |
| Semester 2 | Hum 110 CRES Core II Research Methods |
Hum 110 CRES Core II Research Methods |
| Semester 3 | SOC SOC CRES SOC CRES SOC |
SOC SOC CRES SOC CRES SOC |
| Semester 4 | Abroad | CRES Foundational Course |
| Semester 5 | HSS Req HSS Req CRES Junior Seminar |
HSS Req HSS Req CRES Junior Seminar |
| Semester 6 | CRES Foundational Course | Abroad |
| Semester 7 | Thesis | Thesis |
| Semester 8 | Thesis | Thesis |
Theater
| Sophomore | Junior | |
| Semester 1 | Hum 110 CRES Core I CRES Theater |
Hum 110 CRES Core I CRES Theater |
| Semester 2 | Hum 110 CRES Core II CRES Theater |
Hum 110 CRES Core II CRES Theater |
| Semester 3 | Intro to Theater Design CRES Theater Fundamentals of Acting Theater Lab |
Intro to Theater Design CRES Theater Fundamentals of Acting Theater Lab |
| Semester 4 | Abroad | CRES Foundational |
| Semester 5 | Theater History Junior Seminar |
Theater History Junior Seminar Junior Production Studio |
| Semester 6 | Junior Production Studio CRES Foundational |
Abroad |
| Semester 7 | Thesis | Thesis |
| Semester 8 | Thesis | Thesis |
Economics
| Sophomore | Junior | |
| Semester 1 | Hum 110 Econ 201 Group III course (consider Math 11 or Math 141) |
Hum 110 Econ 201 Group III course (consider Math 11 or Math 141) |
| Semester 2 | Hum 110 Economics elective Group III course |
Hum 110 Economics elective Group III course |
| Semester 3 | Econ 304, 311, 313 (choose one or two) Group I course HSS divisional requirements course Group III course or elective |
Econ 304, 311, 313 (choose one or two) Group I course HSS divisional requirements course Group III course or elective |
| Semester 4 | Abroad Economics elective Group I course HSS divisional requirements course Elective |
Econ 212 (if not taking 311) Group I course HSS divisional requirements course Economics elective |
| Semester 5 | Econ 304, 311, 313 (choose one or two) Economics elective HSS divisional requirements course Group III course or elective |
Econ 304, 311, 313 (choose one or two) Economics elective HSS divisional requirements course Group I course or elective |
| Semester 6 | Econ 212 (if not taking 311) Economics elective HSS divisional requirements course Group I course or elective |
Abroad Economics elective HSS divisional requirements course Group I course or elective Elective |
| Semester 7 | Thesis | Thesis |
| Semester 8 | Thesis | Thesis |
Environmental Studies
Environmental Studies–Biology
| Sophomore | Junior | |
| Semester 1 | Hum 110 Bio 101 Chem 101 |
Hum 110 Bio 101 Chem 101 |
| Semester 2 | Hum 110 Bio 102 Chem 102 ES 200 |
Hum 110 Bio 102 Chem 102 ES 200 |
| Semester 3 | Chem 201 Math or CSCI XXX Bio 3XX ES-HSS |
Chem 201 Math or CSCI XXX Bio 3XX ES-HSS |
| Semester 4 | Abroad Elective/Bio 3XX (typically cluster C) Elective/ES HSS Core Course Elective Elective |
Chem 202 Bio 3XX Math or CSCI XXX Group 1 |
| Semester 5 | Match or CSCI XXX Bio 3XX ES-HSS Group 1 |
Abroad Elective/Bio 3XX Elective Elective Elective |
| Semester 6 | Chem 202 ENV 300 Bio 3XX Group 1 |
ES 300 Bio 3XX Group 1 |
| Semester 7 | Thesis ES-HSS Bio 3XX (if not taken abroad) Elective |
Thesis ES-HSS Bio 3XX (if not taken abroad) Elective |
| Semester 8 | Thesis Additional Bio unit Group 1 Elective |
Thesis Additional Bio unit Group 1 Elective |
Environmental Studies–Chemistry
| Sophomore | Junior | |
| Semester 1 | Hum 110 Bio 101 Chem 101 |
Hum 110 Bio 101 Chem 101 |
| Semester 2 | Hum 110 Bio 102 or ES-HSS Chem 102 ES 200 (unless in approved abroad program) |
Hum 110 Bio 102 or ES-HSS Chem 102 ES 200 (unless in approved abroad program) |
| Semester 3 | Chem 311 Math 111 Phys 101 ES-HSS or Group 1 |
Chem 201 Chem 311 Math 111 ES-HSS or Group I |
| Semester 4 | Abroad Group I or Group II Elective / Group I or Group II Elective Elective |
Chem 202 Chem 230 Additional Math/CS unit Group I |
| Semester 5 | Chem 201 Chemistry Elective Additional Math/CS unit Group I or Elective |
Abroad Group I or Group II Elective / Group I or Group II Elective Elective |
| Semester 6 | Chem 202 Chem 230 Bio 102 or ES-HSS ES 300 |
Chemistry Elective Chem 230 Bio 102 or ES-HSS ES 300 |
| Semester 7 | Thesis ES-HSS or Chemistry Elective Group I Elective |
Thesis Phys 101 ES-HSS or Chemistry Elective Elective |
| Semester 8 | Thesis ES-HSS or Chemistry Elective Group I or Elective |
Thesis ES-HSS or Chemistry Elective Group I or Elective |
Environmental Studies–Economics
| Sophomore | Junior | |
| Semester 1 | Hum 110 Econ 201 Group III |
Hum 110 Econ 201 Group III |
| Semester 2 | Hum 110 Group III Group III (consider Math 111 or Math 141) ENV 200 (unless in approved abroad program) |
Hum 110 Group III Group III (consider Math 111 or Math 141) Elective |
| Semester 3 | Econ 304, 311, 313 (choose one or two) ES-Econ Group III Group 1 |
Econ 304, 311, 313 (choose one or two) ES-Econ Group III Group 1 |
| Semester 4 | Abroad Group III Elective Elective Elective |
Econ 304, 311, 313 (choose one or two) ES-HSS Group 1 ENV 200 (unless in approved abroad programs) |
| Semester 5 | Econ 304, 311, 313 (choose one or two) ES-HSS Group 1 Elective |
Abroad Group III Elective Elective Elective |
| Semester 6 | Econ 312 (if not taking 311) Economics elective ENV 300 |
Econ 312 (if not taking 311) Economics elective ENV 300 |
| Semester 7 | Thesis ES-HSS Economics Elective Elective |
Thesis ES-HSS Economics Elective Elective |
| Semester 8 | Thesis Group 1 Elective |
Thesis Group 1 Elective |
Environmental Studies–History
| Sophomore | Junior | |
| Semester 1 | Hum 110 History Bio or Chem 101 |
Hum 110 History Bio or Chem 101 |
| Semester 2 | Hum 110 Bio or Chem 102 Stat 141 ES 200 (unless in approved abroad program) / Elective (or none) |
Hum 110 Bio or Chem 102 Stat 141 ES 200 (unless in approved abroad program) / Elective (or none) |
| Semester 3 | ES-History ES-HSS Group 1 Bio 101 or Chem 101 |
ES-History ES-HSS Pol 311 (if not offered, then other methods) Bio 101 or Chem 101 |
| Semester 4 | Abroad Elective/ES-MNS Upper Elective/ES-HSS Elective/Group 1 Elective/ES 200 |
ES-History ES-HSS/Elective Group 1 ES-MNS Upper (unless in approved abroad program)/Elective |
| Semester 5 | ES-History ES-HSS/Elective ES-MNS Upper (unless in approved abroad program) / Elective |
Abroad Elective/ES-MNS Upper Elective/ES-HSS Elective/Group 1 Elective/ES 200 |
| Semester 6 | His 411 (Junior Seminar) ES 300 Elective/Group 1 (if not during study abroad) ES-History |
Hist 411 (Junior Seminar) ES 300 ES-History Group 1 if not abroad |
| Semester 7 | Thesis History Elective |
Thesis History Elective |
| Semester 8 | Thesis Group 1 Elective |
Thesis Group 1 Elective |
Environmental Studies–Political Science
| Sophomore | Junior | |
| Semester 1 | Hum 110 Pol 220, 230, 240, or 260 Bio or Chem 101 |
Hum 110 Pol 220, 230, 240, or 260 Bio or Chem 101 |
| Semester 2 | Hum 110 Bio or Chem 102 Pol 220, 230, 240, or 260 ES 200 (unless in approved abroad program) |
Hum 110 Bio or Chem 102 Pol 220, 230, 240, or 260 ES 200 (unless in approved abroad program) |
| Semester 3 | ES-Pol ES-HSS Group 1 Bio 101 or Chem 101 |
ES-Pol ES-HSS Pol 311 (if not offered, then other methods) Bio 101 or Chem 101 |
| Semester 4 | Abroad Elective/ES-MNS Upper Elective/Pol Elective Elective/Group 1 Elective/ES 200 |
Pol Elective ES-HSS Group 1 ES-MNS Upper (unless in approved abroad programs) |
| Semester 5 | Elective/Pol Elective ES-HSS Pol 311 (if not offered, then other methods) ES-MNS Upper (unless in approved abroad program) |
Abroad Elective/ES-MNS Upper Elective/Pol Elective Elective/Group 1 Elective/ES 200 |
| Semester 6 | Pol 300 ES 300 Group 1 (if not during study abroad) Pol Elective |
Pol Elective ES 300 Pol 300 Group 1 if not abroad |
| Semester 7 | Thesis ES-HSS Pol Elective |
Thesis Elective Pol Elective |
| Semester 8 | Thesis Group 1 Elective |
Thesis Group 1 Elective/Pol Elective (unless in approved abroad program) |
History
| Sophomore | Junior | |
| Semester 1 | Hum 110 HEUR 2XX Group III Elective |
Hum 110 HEUR 2XX Group III Elective |
| Semester 2 | Hum 110 HUSA 2XX Group III Elective |
Hum 110 HUSA 2XX Group III Elective |
| Semester 3 | HIST 2XX HIST 411 Elective |
Hum 2XX HOUT 2XX HIST 2XX Group I |
| Semester 4 | Abroad 4 electives |
Hum 2XX HIST 2XX Group I Elective |
| Semester 5 | Hum 2XX HOUT 2XX HIST 2XX Group I |
HIST 2XX HIST 411 Elective |
| Semester 6 | Hum 2XX Hist 2XX Group 1 Elective |
Abroad 3 units |
| Semester 7 | HIST 470 HSS Elective |
HIST 470 HSS Elective Elective |
| Semester 8 | HIST 470 HSS Elective |
HIST 470 HSS Elective |
International Affairs & Public Policy
Note that required Introductory courses (Anth 211, Econ 201, Pol 2x0, Soc 211) must be taken at ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó. Ideally, this should be done prior to going abroad, particularly if students will be gone their entire junior year. If you are intending on satisfying IA or PP course requirements while abroad, please consult with the relevant committee member; also see the transfer credit policies for History, Political Science, and Sociology. See the IA&PP courses page for a list of IA&PP courses.
International Affairs–Anthropology
| Sophomore | Junior | |
| Semester 1 | Hum 110 Pol 240 or HSS Intro Foreign language (100 level) |
Hum 110 Pol 240 or HSS Intro Foreign language (100 level) |
| Semester 2 | Hum 110 Pol 240, HSS Intro, or Anth 201 Pol 240, HSS Intro, or Anth 201 Foreign language (100 level) |
Hum 110 Pol 240, HSS Intro, or Anth 201 Pol 240, HSS Intro, or Anth 201 Foreign language (100 level) |
| Semester 3 | Anth 211 IA HSS IA HSS Foreign language (200 level) |
Anth 211 IA HSS IA HSS Foreign language (200 level) |
| Semester 4 | Abroad Anthro (area) Elective Foreign language (200 level) |
Anth Junior Seminar or Anth 400 IA HSS Math 141 (Group III) Foreign language (200 level) |
| Semester 5 | Anth Junior Seminar or Anth 400 IA HSS IA HSS Math 141 (Group III) |
Abroad Anthro (area) IA HSS Elective |
| Semester 6 | Anth Junior Seminar or Anth 400 IA Anth IA HSS Group I/III |
Anth Junior Seminar or Anth 400 IA Anth IA HSS Group I/III |
| Semester 7 | IA Thesis Elective Elective Group I/III |
IA Thesis Elective Elective Group I/III |
| Semester 8 | IA Thesis Elective Group I/III |
IA Thesis Elective Group I/III |
International Affairs–History
| Sophomore | Junior | |
| Semester 1 | Hum 110 Pol 240, HSS Intro, or History 2XX Group I/III |
Hum 110 Pol 240, HSS Intro, or History 2XX Group I/III |
| Semester 2 | Hum 110 Pol 240, HSS Intro, or History 2XX Pol 240, HSS Intro, or History 2XX Group I/III |
Hum 110 Pol 240, HSS Intro, or History 2XX Pol 240, HSS Intro, or History 2XX Group I/III |
| Semester 3 | Abroad (3 units) Can be swapped with semester 4 |
Pol 240, HSS Intro, or IA History IA History IA HSS Group I/III |
| Semester 4 | Pol 240, HSS Intro, or IA History IA History IA HSS Group I/III |
IA History or History 411 IA HSS IA HSS Math 141 (Group III) |
| Semester 5 | IA History or History 411 IA HSS IA HSS Math 141 (Group III) |
Abroad (3 units) Can be swapped with semester 6 |
| Semester 6 | IA History or History 411 IA HSS IA History Group I/III |
IA History or History 411 IA HSS IA History Group I/III |
| Semester 7 | IA Thesis Elective Elective Group I/III |
IA Thesis Elective Elective Group I/III |
| Semester 8 | IA Thesis Elective Elective |
IA Thesis Elective Elective |
International Affairs–Political Science
| Sophomore | Junior | |
| Semester 1 | Hum 110 Pol 220/230/240 or HSS Intro Group I/III |
Hum 110 Pol 220/230/240 or HSS Intro Group I/III |
| Semester 2 | Hum 110 Pol 220/230/240 or HSS Intro Pol 220/230/240 or HSS Intro Group I/III |
Hum 110 Pol 220/230/240 or HSS Intro Pol 220/230/240 or HSS Intro Group I/III |
| Semester 3 | Abroad (3 units) Can be swapped with semester 4 |
Pol 220/230/240 or HSS Intro IA Pol Upper Level Statistics Group I/III |
| Semester 4 | Pol 220/230/240 or HSS Intro IA Pol Upper Level IA HSS Group I/III |
IA Pol Upper Level IA HSS IA HSS Group I/III |
| Semester 5 | IA Pol Upper Level IA HSS Statistics Group I/III |
Abroad (3 units) |
| Semester 6 | IA Pol Upper Level IA HSS Pol Junior Seminar Group I/III |
IA Pol Upper Level IA HSS Pol Junior Seminar Group I/III |
| Semester 7 | IA Thesis IA HSS Group I/III Elective |
IA Thesis IA HSS Group I/III Elective |
| Semester 8 | IA Thesis Elective Elective |
IA Thesis Elective Elective |
Public Policy–Political Science
| Sophomore | Junior | |
| Semester 1 | Hum 110 Pol 230/240/260, Econ 201, or HSS Intro Group I/III |
Hum 110 Pol 230/240/260, Econ 201, or HSS Intro Group I/III |
| Semester 2 | Hum 110 Pol 230/240/260, Econ 201, or HSS Intro Pol 230/240/260, Econ 201, or HSS Intro Group I/III |
Hum 110 Pol 230/240/260, Econ 201, or HSS Intro Pol 230/240/260, Econ 201, or HSS Intro Group I/III |
| Semester 3 | Abroad (3 units) Can be swapped with semester 4 |
Pol 230/240/260, Econ 201, or HSS Intro PP Pol Upper Level Statistics Group I/III |
| Semester 4 | Pol 230/240/260, Econ 201, or HSS Intro PP Pol Upper Level PP HSS Group I/III |
PP Pol Upper Level PP HSS PP HSS Group I/III |
| Semester 5 | PP Pol Upper Level PP HSS Statistics Group I/III |
Abroad (3 units) |
| Semester 6 | PP Pol Upper Level PP HSS Pol Junior Seminar Group I/III |
PP Pol Upper Level PP HSS Pol Junior Seminar Group I/III |
| Semester 7 | PP Thesis PP HSS Group I/III Elective |
PP Thesis PP HSS Group I/III Elective |
| Semester 8 | PP Thesis Elective Elective |
PP Thesis Group I/III Elective |
Public Policy–Sociology
| Sophomore | Junior | |
| Semester 1 | Hum 110 Pol 260 or Econ 201 Group I/III |
Hum 110 Pol 260 or Econ 201 Group I/III |
| Semester 2 | Hum 110 Pol 260 or Econ 201 or Soc 211 Pol 260 or Econ 201 or Soc 211 Group I/III |
Hum 110 Pol 260 or Econ 201 or Soc 211 Pol 260 or Econ 201 or Soc 211 Group I/III |
| Semester 3 | PP Soc PP Soc PP HSS Group I/III |
PP Soc PP Soc PP HSS Math 141 (Group III) |
| Semester 4 | Abroad (3 units)** | PP Soc PP Soc PP HSS Group I/III |
| Semester 5 | PP Soc PP Soc PP HSS Math 141 (Group III) |
Abroad (3 units)** |
| Semester 6 *** | PP Soc PP HSS Soc 311 Group I/III |
PP Soc PP HSS Soc 311 Group I/III |
| Semester 7 | PP Thesis PP HSS Group I/III Elective |
PP Thesis PP HSS Group I/III Elective |
| Semester 8 | PP Thesis Elective Elective |
PP Thesis Elective Elective |
** Sociology courses taken abroad typically do NOT qualify for major course credit.
*** Students must be here the spring of their junior year for the required Soc 311 course and their qual.
Political Science
| Sophomore | Junior | |
| Semester 1 | Hum 110 Pol 220/230/240/260 Group I/III |
Hum 110 Pol 220/230/240/260 Group I/III |
| Semester 2 | Hum 110 Pol 220/230/240/260 Pol Theory Group I/III |
Hum 110 Pol 220/230/240/260 Pol Theory Group I/III |
| Semester 3 | Abroad (3 units) | Pol XXX Pol 311 Statistics HSS Group I/III |
| Semester 4 | Pol XXX Pol XXX HSS Group I/III |
Pol XXX Pol XXX HSS Group I/III |
| Semester 5 | Pol XXX Pol 311 Statistics HSS Group I/III |
Abroad (3 units) |
| Semester 6 | Pol XXX Pol 300 Junior Seminar HSS Group I/III |
Pol XXX Pol 300 Junior Seminar HSS Group I/III |
| Semester 7 | Pol Thesis HSS Group I/III Elective |
Pol Thesis HSS Group I/III Elective |
| Semester 8 | Pol Thesis Elective Elective |
Pol Thesis Elective Elective |
Sociology
| Sophomore | Junior | |
| Semester 1 | Hum 110 HSS Req/SOC 211 Introduction to Sociology |
Hum 110 HSS Req |
| Semester 2 | Hum 110 SOC 211 Introduction to Sociology/HSS Req |
Hum 110 SOC 211 Introduction to Sociology/HSS Req |
| Semester 3 | SOC SOC HSS Req |
SOC/SOC 211 Introduction to Sociology HHS Req |
| Semester 4 | Abroad** | SOC SOC HSS Req |
| Semester 5 | SOC SOC HSS Req |
Abroad** |
| Semester 6 *** | SOC 311 Research Methods SOC HHS Req |
SOC 311 Research Methods SOC SOC |
| Semester 7 | SOC Thesis |
SOC/HHS Req Thesis |
| Semester 8 | Thesis | Thesis |
** Sociology courses taken abroad typically do NOT qualify for major course credit.
*** Students must be here the spring of their junior year for the required Soc 311 course and their qual.