Education Abroad Academic Advising

We are dedicated to facilitating early and thorough planning concerning academic pursuits abroad and degree progression for College of Nursing and Health Sciences students. Throughout this planning process, Education Abroad Advisors guide you in establishing academic objectives and exploring how studying abroad can help achieve these goals.

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Seattle University offers a diverse range of SU-Sponsored, SU-Exchange, and Faculty-Led programs around the world. This guide outlines recommended courses for consideration during international study. As students take an active role in their academic journey, we offer comprehensive resources for academic planning and encourage collaboration with their Academic Advisors to explore and select the most suitable options for their abroad experience. Explore the full list of programs: Explore Programs!

Education Abroad & Academic Advising

An important supporter of the student experience abroad is the academic advisor. During the Exploration phase, students should discuss their desire to study abroad with their advisor to determine the best term for their experience, identify courses to complete abroad, and plan their remaining academic coursework to ensure timely degree completion. Additionally, students can review Seattle University's program requirements to identify which upper-level major courses they need to complete at the university.

When identifying courses to complete abroad, the EAO Historic Course Equivalency Search, can provide insight into courses that other students have previously taken. Although this list is not exhaustive, it can help students estimate the likelihood of similar courses being offered in the future.

Typically, Nursing Undergraduate Students go abroad during:

  • Summers

Students need to meet with their academic advisor to discuss their individualized academic degree plan to determine the best term to go abroad.

Typically, Nursing and Health Sciences Graduate Students go abroad during:

  • Summers

Typically, Diagnostic Ultrasound Undergraduate Students go abroad during:

  • Summers

Students need to meet with their academic advisor to discuss their individualized academic degree plan to determine the best term to go abroad.

Suggested Undergraduate Courses To Take Abroad

Typically, students will do a combination of University Core, Major, Minor, and/or General Electives. Long-term programs course load ranges from 3-5 courses, depending on the program. Planning early can allow students to save courses to allocate for the abroad experience while still being on track to completing degree requirements in a timely manner.

Seattle University’s Core Curriculum was constructed with study abroad in mind. View the Guide to fulfilling UCOR requirements with Education Abroad Courses for more information on subjects that fall into the different University Core course umbrella. 

  • UCOR 2300 - Creative Expression and Interpretation
  • UCOR 3100 - Religion in a Global Context
  • UCOR 3200 - Global Perspectives
    • Students who are not majoring or minoring in language can take a language course above their college requirement to satisfy UCOR 3200 (CAS majors must take level 2150 or above, other majors can use level 1150 or above))
  • UCOR 2400 - Inquiry Seminar in Literature, Art or History (Formerly UCOR 3400 - Humanities and Global Challenges)
  • UCOR 2600 - Inquiry Seminar in Social Science (Formerly UCOR 3600 - Social Sciences and Global Challenges)
  • UCOR 2800 - Inquiry Seminar in Natural Science (Formerly UCOR 3800 - Natural Sciences and Global Challenges)

Exception: The following courses are required to be taken at Seattle University, exceptions are made for other Jesuit institutions, such as Sophia University, Sogang University, and Comillas University; UCOR 1500 Philosophies of Humanities, UCOR 2100 Theology Explorations, UCOR 29X0 Ethical Inquiry, UCOR 3300 Responsibility and Action.

Modern Language & UCOR Double Counting Policy:

  • Students minoring in language can double count their 2150 course with UCOR 3200.
  • Students majoring in language cannot double count, however if they have sufficient credits in their major, they can petition to apply a 3000 level HUMT or Social Science language elective to count for UCOR 3200 (i.e. SPAN 3150 or 3250

*Detailed planning will have to be planned out for smooth course sequencing upon return. Students are able to go abroad during Fall Semester to complete the first courses (ie. PHYS 1050 & PHYS 1051) abroad and return to SU to complete the series (PHYS 1060 & PHYS 1061), depending on the abroad program.

In the past, students in this major have been able to take the following courses abroad, this is not a comprehensive list of courses taken abroad and is subject to change. You will still have to meet with your Academic Advisor to go over your specific academic plan. 

  • PHYS 1050 Mechanics
  • PHYS 1051 Mechanics Lab

Occasionally, Nursing and Diagnostic Ultrasound Students may minor in a different field of study and would be able to focus their time abroad on completing requirements for their minor.

  • Minor Elective Courses

TIP: Plan Early!

To ensure a smooth study abroad experience, plan ahead. Most programs have one application deadline the year before your intended term. Discuss your interest with your Academic Advisor early to find the best term for your academic plan

Contact your Nursing Academic Advisor today!

Highlighted Programs

Consult the program's website for up-to-date course listings. All SU-Sponsored, SU-Exchange, and Non-SU courses taken abroad must be approved by Seattle University Academic Departments prior to going abroad. Contact Education Abroad Office for more information about costs and application steps.

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Highlighted Program (Only as an example and not guaranteed)

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On SU-Exchange at Australian Catholic University Exchange in Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane, Australia, students can take UCOR 3100, UCOR 3400, UCOR 3800, Kinesiology Elective (Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation, etc.), and/or General Electives (Processional Experience Preparation, etc.). 

Suggested Terms Aboard (Seattle University students usually go abroad Fall Quarter)

Kinesiology students typically go abroad during:

  • 2nd Year - Fall Semester
  • 4th Year - Fall Semester
  • Summer

Suggested Courses To Take Abroad (subject to term and courses changes by program/university)

  • Major:
    • UCOR IIIs
    • Arts & Science Requirements
    • Kinesiology Electives
    • General Electives

In the past, students in this major have been able to take the following courses abroad, this is not a comprehensive list of courses taken abroad and is subject to change. You will still have to meet with your Academic Advisor to go over your specific academic plan. 

  • Kinesiology Electives (examples of courses previously approved)
    • KINE 1200 - Applied Human Physiology
    • KINE 2300 - Exercise Physiology
    • KINE 2301 - Exercise Physiology Lab
    • Kinesiology Electives - as approved by Departmental Approver

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Kirsti Ruud

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