Austria/UK: Summer Field Study
PSY 295F: Austria/UK - Freud and Frankl: Vienna and the Birthplace of Psychotherapy
Two of the most influential theorists and practitioners of psychotherapy are Sigmund Freud and Viktor Frankl, both creating and refining their work in Vienna, Austria to develop methods to help those experiencing psychological distress. Students will travel for 8 days to Vienna to learn about the lives and culture that shaped their indelible mark on the field of psychology. Additionally, the course will explore the influence of history, religion and WWII on the experiences of each of these preeminent thinkers. In Vienna, activities will include exploring the city, studying the history of Vienna, visiting museums directly related to the work of Freud and Frankl, touring the universities in the area, studying the impact of WWII and the Jewish religion on each person as well as the broader culture, and visiting the Mauthausen concentration camp. We will then mimic Freud’s escape from Nazi occupied Austria during WWII, traveling from Vienna to London. In London, we will spend a few days exploring the historical context that influenced Freud’s work and visiting the Freud museum in London. There will be many opportunities for reflection and discussion both during the field study trip and during the required 1 credit course occurring during the Spring 2026 semester.
Program Details
- Program Leaders: Andrew Luchner and Todd French
- Program Location: Vienna, Austria and London, United Kingdom
- Tentative Program Dates: Summer Break, 2026
- Credit: 2 - Credit / No Credit
- Prerequisites: 1 credit orientation course in Spring 2026
- Course Requirements: Reflection papers, onsite journaling, presentations
- Anticipated Number of Students: 12
- Estimated Undergraduate Program Fee: $3,350
- Program Fee Includes: Tuition, housing, some meals (breakfast and dinner), program administration, on-site activities, on-site transportation, and emergency insurance.
- Visa: Not required for US citizens.
- Special Notifications: The program will require significant amounts of walking, walking on uneven ground and stairs, strenuous activities, and use of stairs. Use of stairs is required for some/all activities or public transit. On-site travel that could induce motion sickness. High altitude or activities that could induce fear of heights. Please contact International Programs for more information.
- Please Note: All dates are tentative and subject to change depending on the final number of students, final costs and other considerations.
- Please Note: Estimated costs for all programs are based on anticipated numbers of students, current exchange rates, and commercial airfares. Costs are subject to change. Final prices will always be communicated to accepted students before they commit to the program.
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