CIEE Arts & Sciences - Legon, Ghana
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Program Terms • Fall • Spring • Academic Year Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) Subject Areas • African Studies • Agricultural Sciences • Anthropology • Archaeology • Biology • Business Administration • Classical Studies • Computer Science • Culture • Dance • Development Studies • Drama • Engineering - Civil • English • Environmental Studies • Geography • Health Sciences • History - General • International Relations • Linguistics • Literature - General • Mathematics • Music • Philosophy • Physics • Political Science/Politics • Psychology • Religious Studies • Sociology • Theater • Visual Arts • Women's Studies		Quick Look • Location: Legon - Ghana • Host Institution: University of Ghana • Language of Instruction: English, Twi • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview Established in 1994, the CIEE Study Center at the University of Ghana provides an opportunity for students from all academic disciplines to live and study in Ghana, learning firsthand about the country and its people, while continuing to pursue their own academic goals. These goals are achieved through integrated study with Ghanaian students and immersion into the cultural and social life of the University and the surrounding community. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  Recommended Credit semester: 15-18 semester/22.5-27 quarter hours academic year:30-36 semester/45-54 quarter hours Eligibility - Overall GPA 3.0 - Junior standing and above - College-level coursework in African studies recommended Housing/Accommodation • Dormitory • Homestay / Host Family - Ghanaian homestays - Dormitory with CIEE, international, and Ghanaian students Program Costs Current pricing will begin to be available on 8/15/08 on our website. Costs Include:  The CIEE fees for 2008-09 include tuition, housing, optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, orientation, excursions to locations such as Kumasi and the Cape Coast, field trips in the greater Accra area (such as the Aburi Botanical Garden and Dodi Island), host institution identity card (for access to library, sports facilities, computer labs), admission fees to host university events, immersion activities, a comprehensive student handbook, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits. Students placed in Homestays will have breakfast and dinner provided during the week and three meals a day on weekends. Financial Aid Yes. We have several scholarships that students can apply for. Contact CIEE for details. Dates Fall 17 weeks: mid-August – mid-December Spring 17 weeks: mid-February - mid-June Academic Year 38 weeks: mid-August – mid-June Deadlines Fall/Academic Year - April 1; Spring - November 1 (Keep an eye on our website for any deadline extensions) Contact CIEE 300 Fore Street Portland, ME 04101 USA Tel: 1-800-40-STUDY Fax: 207-553-4299 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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