HECUA: Sustainable Development In An Islamic Context
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
 

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Program Terms • Spring Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) Subject Areas • Anthropology • Asian Studies • Communications • Conflict Studies • Culture • Development Studies • Economics • Engineering - Civil • Geography • History - General • Humanities • Interdisciplinary Studies • International Relations • Labor and Industrial Relations • Liberal Arts • Nutrition • Peace Studies • Political Science/Politics • Public Policy • Quechua Language • Religious Studies • Social Sciences • Sociology • Urban and Regional Planning • Women's Studies		Quick Look • Location: Dhaka - Bangladesh • Language of Instruction: English • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview Spend a semester learning about approaches to development agencies and the aspirations of Bangladeshis. Through lectures, discussions and group field study, you will explore the policies, practices and competing ideologies of socioeconomic development in rural and urban Bangladesh. While in Dhaka you will meet with leaders of government and development agencies. You also will have a chance to learn about the moderate practice of Islam. Lectures and readings are in English, and interpreters help translate Bangla in the field. Instruction in basic Bangla phrases is offered on the program. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  All students take four courses, the equivalent to 16 semester hours or 27 trimester credits. Eligibility Completion of first year of college, minimum GPA of 2.0, open to all majors. There is no language requirement. Housing/Accommodation • Homestay / Host Family • Apartment / Flat • Hostel Program Costs $13,300 Costs Include:  Comprehensive fee Includes: tuition, health insurance, lodging, food and ground transportation for field trips. Financial Aid Yes. HECUA Scholarships available. Grants and other scholarships from home institutions can possibly transfer. Dates Spring Term, February to mid-May. Deadlines Application Deadline November 1st. Contact HECUA 2233 University Ave. W. Suite 210 St. Paul, MN 55114 USA Tel: 651-646-8831, 1-800-554-1089 Fax: 651-659-9421 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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