Study Abroad & Exchange Programs

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The Office of Global Engagement at Missouri Western State University offers Missouri Western students the opportunity to enrich their educational experience through Study Abroad experiences. The University sponsors several study abroad trips each year that are led by Missouri Western faculty. Students also have the opportunity to study abroad for a semester or an academic year at one of seven universities in Missouri Western's exchange program.

Questions regarding Study Abroad may be directed to the Office of Global Engagement located in Eder 101 by visiting in person or using the contact form on our webpage at missouriwestern.edu/global/study-abroad.

INT 100 International Study-Lower Division Credits: 1-12

Typically Offered: Departmental Discretion.

Course Description: Students studying in a semester away or exchange program recognized by Missouri Western State University may receive INT 100 credit if hours taken off campus are equivalent to a Western lower level course. By enrolling in INT 100, the students maintains MWSU enrollment and upon return to the campus facilitates the translation of courses taken abroad into Western credit. All credits received in INT 100 are subject to the pre-approval of the Director of Study Away and Exchange Programs.

INT 200 International Study-Cultural Experience Credits: 1-12

Typically Offered: Departmental Discretion.

Course Description: Students studying in a semester away or exchange program recognized by Missouri Western State University may receive INT 200 credit if hours have no equivalent in Missouri Western's curriculum. INT 200 allows credit for a cultural experience for which there is no MWSU equivalent. By enrolling in INT 200, the student maintains MWSU enrollment and upon return to the campus facilitates the translation of courses taken abroad into Western credit. All credits received in INT 200 are subject to the pre-approval of the Director of Study Away and Exchange Programs.

INT 300 International Study-Upper Division Credits: 1-12

Typically Offered: Departmental Discretion.

Course Description: Students studying in a semester away or exchange program recognized by Missouri Western State University may receive INT 300 credit if hours taken off campus are equivalent to upper division Missouri Western courses. By enrolling in INT 300, the student maintains MWSU enrollment and upon return to the campus facilitates the translation of courses taken abroad into Western credit. All credits received in INT 300 are subject to the pre-approval of the Director of Study Away and Exchange Programs.