AHA International / University of Oregon

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Development Studies and Service Learning in Accra, Ghana

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Location
Ghana: Accra

Term
Fall, Spring

  • Description

    Discover first-hand the complexities of ethnic, economic and gender identities related to assisting local communities to take charge of their own destinies. Participate in, contribute to and write a final report based on community service in a local Non-Governmental Organization or other community service organization.

  • Highlights

    Sociology, history political science, economics and cultural studies in a highly interdisciplinary program. You are enrolled in courses at the Aya Centre designed exclusively for students on the AHA Ghana Program. Instructors are local Ghanaian professors. You will enroll in three courses in addition to supervised participation in a community service learning project/internship.

  • Degree Level

    Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

  • Subject Areas

    • African Studies
    • Communications
    • Community Service
    • Culture
    • Development Studies
    • Economics
    • Feminist, Gender, And Sexuality Studies
    • History
    • Internship Programs
    • Political Science/politics
    • Sociology
    • Sustainable Development
  • Cost in US$:

    USD 9,270 (Fall), USD 9,320 (Spring)

  • Program Fees Include:

    AHA Center programs are designed to include many of your on-site expenses. Housing, tuition, orientation and a variety of excisions are included in every program. Everything in the list below is included in your AHA program fee:

    - Tuition
    - Excursions
    - Shared housing in an off campus house
    - Transportation to and from airport
    - Books and course materials
    - Medical insurance
    - International Student Identity Card
    - On-site orientation
    - Expert support pre-departure and on-site

  • Experience Required

    no

  • This Program is open to

    American Participants.

  • Typical Living Arrangements

    • Home-stays

  • Participants Travel

    Independently

  • Typically Participants Work

    Independently

  • Application Process Involves

    • Letters of Reference
    • Other
    • Phone/Video Interview
    • Physical Exam/Health Records
    • Resume
    • Transcript
    • Written Application
  • AHA International / University of Oregon's Mission Statement

    AHA International offers students, faculty members, and institutions opportunities to develop intercultural competence through international experience and education. We support the development of a global perspective for: 1) students by providing supportive, academically challenging international experiences 2) faculty members by maintaining infrastructure abroad that offers them the opportunity to teach and network internationally in on-going academic programs 3) institutions of higher education by engaging them in collaborative initiatives worldwide

  • Year Founded

    1957

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