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Study Abroad Programs for Psychology and Social Work Students

An International Experience in Asia Can Enrich Your Future in Psychology or Social Work

 

As a student pursuing a career in Psychology or Social Work, you are passionate about people, intrigued with what makes people "tick" and understanding the various aspects and influences of culture. Furthermore, you desire to connect with and help people. 

Your work is important, and will demand skills for inter-cultural and cross-communication, the to ability to understand and relate with a diverse population of people.

More than any time in the past, employers are seeking candidates with a global viewpoint, international experience and understanding of other cultures.


Studying abroad is one of the very best ways you can give yourself a leg up in the field you choose after graduation. Asia in particular, continues to play an increasingly-critical role in the international community and therefore speaking an Asian language and understanding Eastern cultures are much-needed global skills that can benefit you greatly in your career.  


Why Study Abroad in Asia? Whether you choose a semester or year abroad, or take a summer short course you’ll not only give yourself a significant advantage career-wise, but you will also have a once-in-a-lifetime experience that’s never more in reach than during your college years. 

 

Programs For Psychology and Sociology Majors

 

Korea University: Summer and Semester Programs 


Known as the top-ranked “Ivy League” private university in the country, Korea University is a worldclass institution featuring a dynamic educational environment. 

Korea University offers a wide variety of courses for AsiaLearn student through both  Summer Programs and Semester Programs in Sociology, Communications, and Psychology.

 

James Cook University Singapore: Semester/Year Programs 

Australia's James Cook University launched in 2003 a campus in Asia, James Cook University, Singapore an institution that has already been recognized by the government for it's excellence. This university offers Psychology courses taught in English.

 

 

Mahidol University: Semester/Year Programs 

Mahidol University was founded in 1889 and is one of the oldest educational institutions in Thailand and is located in the suburbs of Bangkok.  This university has extensive course offerings for students studying Psychology and Sociology taught in English.
 


 

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University: Semester/Year and Summer Programs 


Japan's Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University is home to 6,000 students, almost half from 87 nations and regions outside Japan.

APU offers a dual language education in Japanese and English in Sociology. These classes are taught in English.
 


 

Sichuan University 

Western China's Sichuan University has a history of more than 100 years, with the widest selection of courses in this region. Sociology students have the opportunity to take courses in their major at Sichuan University located in Chengdu.


 

 

 

 

Other Programs 

Take a look at other Study Abroad Programs in Asia!

 

No prior language study is needed for any GlobaLinks Learning Abroad program!