Lycoming College Foreign Language Department Department-Approved Study Abroad Programs Semester and Yearlong Programs for Majors and Minors The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures recommends that language majors study in an appropriate country for at least a semester as part of their major.
Minors can benefit greatly from the same period of study abroad.
Approved programs The Department has evaluated and approved the semester and yearlong study abroad programs listed below. These are designed for language majors and minors, and yet most offer courses of interest to other students who wish to pursue language study along with art history, business, economics, history, or political science. To qualify for the study abroad programs listed below, students must have sophomore standing or better, an overall GPA of at least 2.5, and at least a GPA of 3.0 in language courses. Other qualifications include recommendation from faculty in the language major and completion of specific courses in language, literature, or culture. Advising Full-time faculty in the department are experienced study abroad advisors who can help you focus on specific programs, suggest programs you may not have considered, and help you receive credit and financial aid for your study abroad program.