Journal article
Why more psychology majors should study abroad
Psychology and education, Vol.47(3-4), pp.17-21
2010
Abstract
A critical facet of the field of psychology is the study of behavior; one critical aspect of understanding human behavior is an understanding of cross-cultural behavioral differences. Experiential learning obtained while embedded in a foreign culture during a study abroad experience offers an ideal way for students of psychology to appreciate and understand cross-cultural behavioral differences, but psychology students study abroad at a rate lower than most academic majors. As university administrators urge internationalization of their campuses, psychology faculty should explore ways to make study abroad a more appealing and educational experience for psychology majors. We discuss how study abroad can benefit psychology majors and recommend ways to increase participation of psychology majors in study abroad experiences.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Why more psychology majors should study abroad
- Creators
- David C. Schwebel - University of Alabama at BirminghamJosh Carter - University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Psychology and education, Vol.47(3-4), pp.17-21
- ISSN
- 1553-6939
- eISSN
- 2767-9411
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 2010
- Academic Unit
- Research Administration
- Record Identifier
- 9984949204002771
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