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College of Education

Students in the College of Education can broaden their education, expand their expertise and strengthen their career opportunities by studying, researching or interning abroad.

To have the best experience abroad, it is recommended that students meet with their academic advisor early in their undergraduate career. Review the funding resources page and the events calendar.

After reviewing Advising resources, if you have questions you may set up a meeting with a Program Coordinator.

Credit Abroad

Remember to use the My Credit Abroad database to explore the historical record of courses other UT students have taken abroad.

Questions about credit? Review the Study Abroad Credit page for more information about receiving academic credit while abroad.

Major Degree Requirements

Education majors can take major coursework and concentration courses abroad if the courses are evaluated for an equivalent UT course. If you want a course to count toward a specific track or focus within your major, you may petition for a course to count by meeting with your assigned Academic Advisor.

Students who have required practicum in their junior or senior years may find opportunities in their 2nd year, in May term, or in summer. Other students who have a good amount of major electives in their degree plan may take those abroad at any point in their undergraduate experience.

Some degrees require completion of at least two courses in a language other than English. Many languages can be taken abroad at a beginner and intermediate level.

Core and General Education Requirements

Students can fulfill core requirements abroad via petition. For more information, view the Texas Undergraduate Studies petitions page. Remember to use the My Credit Abroad database to explore the historical record of courses other UT students have taken abroad.

Electives

Students have flexibility, depending on their degree plan, to take general electives. All credit gained abroad could count as an elective, at a minimum. Some majors can also earn major elective credit by taking Education courses abroad.

Students can take coursework abroad to meet minor and certificate requirements as well. Discuss the petition process with your Academic Advisor.

Application Process and Deadlines

Application instructions and deadlines vary by program type and term. Submit all required materials before the due date to ensure your application will be reviewed.

Review the How to Apply for Education Abroad Programs page for more info.

Faculty-Led Programs

On these faculty-led programs, you are part of a group of UT students who take a course abroad taught by a College of Education faculty member.

These programs are with other colleges, but have credit and content that apply to Education majors.

Exchange and Affiliate Partners

The following reciprocal exchange and affiliate partners offer strong academic options for Education majors. This is not an exhaustive list of opportunities, but rather a starting place for exploration.

Experiential Programs

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