Sociology
The following programs offer significant coursework and field immersion opportunities for Sociology. This is meant to highlight a variety of programs by region. Please note there are many other options available beyond what is listed. This is not a guaranteed list for credit transfer. Students must obtain department advisor approval for fulfilling degree requirements. Students must apply to both the provider through the links below, and to WWU Education Abroad.
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Research, Fellowships & Grants
Princeton in Asia Fellowship - Teaching and Service Field Placements in Asia Post Grad
While more than half of the Fellows are employed as English teachers at universities, colleges, and high schools, there are also specialized positions with organizations that contribute to the following global issues: education, environmental sustainability, public health, media, economic development, and peace, justice, and access to information.
Award amount: Local stipend paid directly by the host organization. The stipend is intended to cover the cost of safe housing, clean food and drinking water, basic telecommunications, and local travel.
UK Fulbright: Queen's University Belfast - Conflict, Security and Contested Pasts
The Fulbright-Queen’s University Belfast Award in 'Conflict, Security and Contested Pasts' covers a taught master’s degree in the school of Humanities, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics at the university.
The award, ‘Conflict, Security and Contested Pasts’, is limited to students studying for MA programmes in the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics. The School is a vibrant interdisciplinary community with specialist teaching expertise, including in the study of peace and conflict transformation, terrorism and security, ethnomusicology, history public history, ethics, cultural and cognitive anthropology, political theory and philosophy.
Award amount: Funds may be used by the grantee to support housing, meals, and incidental costs during the grant period.
U.S. Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship
Award amount: Summer $Full Tuition, Airfare, Accommodations
NSEP David L Boren Undergraduate Scholarship
Award amount: Up to $8000 for a summer; $10,000 for a semester and $20,000 for a full academic year
Freeman-ASIA (Freeman Awards for Study in Asia) Grant
Award amount: up to $3,000 for Summer, $5,000 for Semester/Quarter, $7,000 for Academic Year
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
For Pell Grant eligible students
Award amount: Grants averaging up to $3,000 for Summer, $5,000 for Semester/Quarter, $8,000 for Critical Language Study
Advising Info
After you decide on a program and the courses you will take abroad, you must complete the Departmental Academic Advising Esign Form with your academic advisor. The form must be completed before your program commences.
Review Your Degree Works
Web4U > Student > Student Records > Degree Works. Follow steps to see what you have completed, and what you still need for your degree plan. At least 50% of the credit hours required for the major/minor must be earned at Western.
An official transcript from your program must be sent to Education Abroad for processing upon completion of your program.
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