Ghana: A Multidisciplinary Perspective
Michigan State University
 

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Program Terms • Summer Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) Subject Areas • African Studies • Family and Home Studies • Health Sciences • Journalism • Liberal Arts • Nursing • Pre-Med • Social Sciences		Quick Look • Location: Accra - Ghana • Host Institution: University of Ghana, Legon • Language of Instruction: English • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview This six week program combines an introduction to Ghana's historical, social, political, economic and cultural factors with a field study of contemporary and traditional health care issues in Ghana. The program consists of two sessions. Studens enroll in one of several four-credit course offerings for the first portion of the program. During the second three weeks, all students enroll in a two-credit course titled "Health Care in Ghana" that is open to all majors. This course introduces students to health care needs, delivery systems and practices, both traditional and Western in Ghana. Evaluation of students' work will include community assessment, writing exercises, group presentations and a portfolio assignment. Field trips will include Elmina Castle in Cape Coast, formerly used for the slave trade; Kumasi, capital of the Ashanti region; Bonwire to observe kente cloth weavers, and Kurofuforum to see the "lost wax" method of brass making; Volta Lake, the largest man-made lake created by the Akosombo Dam; nurseries, schools, craft centers, cloth markets, museums and other cultural institutions. Students will also be introduced to local cuisine, art and music, and village-base living as part of their practicum experience. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  6 college credits, transferable to other universities Eligibility Students mus be of sophomore status by the time of application and in good academic standing, with a GPA of at least 2.00 at the time of application. Housing/Accommodation • Dormitory Program Costs The program fee in 2004 was $2,565. and included accommodations with breakfast, accident and sickness insurance and field trips. Amounts not included in the rpogram fee included MSU tuition and fees, airfare, lunch and dinner and personal spending money. Costs Include:  The $2565 2004 program fee included accommodations with breakfast, accident and sickness insurance and field trips. Amounts not included in the rpogram fee included MSU tuition and fees, airfare, lunch and dinner and personal spending money. Financial Aid Yes. Federal financial aid can be used to cover the costs of the this program. Dates May-June 2005 Deadlines March 1, 2005 Contact Michigan State University College of Nursing A224 Life Sciences Building East Lansing, MI 48824-1317 USA Tel: (517) 432-1162 Fax: (517)353-9553 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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