Development Studies and Service Learning in Accra, Ghana

Location: Ghana: Accra

Term: Fall, Spring

AHA International / University of Oregon

http://www.ahastudyabroad.org/

70 NW Couch Street Suite 242 Portland, OR 97209 United States

Call Us

Phone: 800-654-2051

Fax: 503-295-5969

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)

Cost in US$:

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

Cost Includes:

Cost Include Description:

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

Credit Available

no

This Program is open to

American Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Home-stays

Participants Travel to Ghana

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

GoAbroad.com