Academics on Study Abroad

Review our website to familiarize yourself with the programs that CSB+SJU offers, and specifically to explore the academic offerings on each program.   

  • For Semester Programs,  you will find academic information on each program's website in the ACADEMICS section.
  • For Short-Term Programs, you will find academic information on each program's website in the COURSE & PROGRAM INFORMATION section.

Course Approval Process

View our Study Abroad Course Database for all coursework abroad - including up-to-date Integrations Curriculum, Common Curriculum, and pre-approved Departmental Course Approvals. Note:  Courses in Cork, Ireland and Fremantle, Australia are not currently reflected in this database.

  • Integrations Curriculum:  Most courses on CSB+SJU study abroad programs have been reviewed and approved for general electives and the Integrations Curriculum requirements. 
    • Semester Programs: Course offerings can be found in the Academics Section on individual program page on the CGE website with course descriptions on the Global Portal.  Additionally, see the Curriculum on Study Abroad document (see right) that provides a good summary of Integrations Curriculum offerings on study abroad by program.
    • Short-Term Programs:  Each short-term program website  will clearly identify the course name, number of credits, and any Integrations Curriculum requirements.
  • Common Curriculum:  Most courses on CSB+SJU study abroad programs have already been approved for general electives as well as Common Curriculum requirements; exceptions are found on the Ireland-Cork & Germany programs. 
    • Semester Programs: Course offerings can be found in the Academics Section on individual program page on the CGE website.  Additionally, see Curriculum on Study Abroad document (see right)  provides a good summary of Common Curriculum offerings on study abroad by program.
    • Short-Term Programs:  Each short-term program page will clearly identify the course name, number of credits, and any Common Curriculum requirements.
  • Approvals for Major & Minor Courses: On many of our semester programs, students can select courses from a larger curricular offering.  On these programs, students may be able to find courses for their Major or Minor.  Students are responsible for finding htese courses and seeking the appropriate approvals from Department Chairs.  Learn more about the process here. 

Timeline of transition from Common to Integrations Curriculum:

  •  Semester Programs: Semester study abroad programs will offer Common Curriculum requirements through 2021/2022; Integrations Curriculum designations will be fulfilled through exceptions.  Starting 2022/2023, semester study abroad programs will offer Integrations Curriculum designations with Common Curriculum requirements listed as well.
  • Short-Term Programs: Short-Term programs will offer Integrations Curriculum designations on programs beginning Fall Embedded 2021 & Spring Embedded/Summer 2022 Programs; Common Curriculum requirements will be fulfilled through exceptions.