International Programs
International Human Services Programs:
The Human Services Program offers three Programs with the Dialogue of Civilization model; Benin, Africa, Mexico and India.
Benin
Dates: May 2009
1 week in France and 3 weeks in Benin, West Africa
Group leader: Prof. Lori Gardinier
Course description: In this program students will examine West African culture and organizational responses to health, social and human rights issues. Students will develop and in-depth understanding of change efforts through service-learning, lectures, site visits and cultural exchanges. Particular attention is given to the role of international aid, and the political, social and economic conditions in which non-profit organizations operate. This Dialogue is open to students of any major!
Course credits: Eight Credit Hours -- HUSV 4866950 Intercultural Studies through Human Services (4 SH) & INTL 4938 Dialogue of Civilizations: Globalization and Social Sciences (4 SH)
Cost of program: The most significant costs associated with this program are covered by Summer tuition including airfare, housing and most meals. Students will be responsible for some local travel and some meals.
Application Process: The program is open to students of any major. Download the Dialogue of Civilizations application, enrollment form, and waiver form. Turn in the completed forms to Office of International Study Programs in 10BV.
Interview: Top candidates will be interviewed. Interviews will begin shortly after the deadline.
Application Deadline: December 1st
Application Forms: Dialogue of Civilization ApplicationDisclaimer: Some information posted here is tentative and subject to change based on costs and dates of available flights. The website is updated as current information becomes available.
For more information: Contact
Julie Miller, Teaching Assistant
Email:
Read an article about the Program.
View Photos from our Trip to Benin
 Benin |
Mexico
Dates: July 2009
3 weeks in Mexico, 1 week in Costa Rica
Group leader(s): Prof. Lori Gardinier
Course Description: In this 4-week (8 SH program) students will examine Mexican human service interventions and organizations through service-learning, lectures, site visits and cultural exchanges. Particular attention is given to the political, social and economic conditions in which these human service organizations operate. Students will also participate in Spanish language instruction commensurate with their level, provided by the Chac-Mool Language Institute in Cuernavaca, Mexico. This Dialogue is open to students of any major!
Course Credits: Eight Credit Hours -- HS U950 Intercultural Studies through Human Services (4 SH) & IAF U938 Dialogue of Civilizations: Globalization and Social Sciences (4 SH)
Cost: The most significant costs associated with this program are covered by Summer I tuition including airfare, housing and most meals. Students will be responsible for some local travel and meals.
Application Process: The program is open to students of any major. Download the Dialogue of Civilizations application, enrollment form, and waiver form. Turn in the completed forms to Office of International Study Programs in 10BV.
Interview: Top candidates will be interviewed. Interviews will begin shortly after the deadline.
Application Deadline:December 7th
Application Forms: Dialogue of Civilization ApplicationDisclaimer: Some information posted here is tentative and subject to change based on costs and dates of available flights. The website is updated as current information becomes available.
For more information: Contact
Julie Miller, Teaching Assistant
Email:
Articles about the Program:
Read an article about Erica Sanchez's experience.
Read an article from Scarlett Trillia who went on the program.
View Photos from our Trip to Mexico
 Mexico |
India
Dates: Fall Semester 2009
Group leader(s): Prof. Lori Gardinier and Prof. Denise Horn
In this full semester (16SH) program students will examine Indian global interventions and organizations through community programs, lectures, site visits and cultural exchanges. The first half of the program will be intensive academic preparation for students who will travel to Hubli, India to begin Global Corps Practicum training and service-learning in NGO’s.
Read "Northeastern University Global Dialogue Program to Expand to India"an article about the program
**No longer accepting India Fall 2009 Applications**
For more information:
Natalia StoneAdministrative Assistant
Email:
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 India |