HONDURAS Nursing Study Abroad

This course is designed to give nursing students an opportunity for nursing students to gain first-hand knowledge of health, health care delivery, nursing education and cultural aspects in a country outside the United States. Students must, at a minimum, have successfully completed first semester nursing courses: NU 301, NU 302, and NU 305. Preference will be given to students who have successfully completed second semester nursing courses: NU 304, NU 306, and NU 308.

Information

• Dates for 2012: Tentative dates August 4-11, 2012
• Duration: 7-10 days
• Cost: Approximately $1200, which includes airfare, room, board, transportation in country, translators, etc
• Application Deadline: End of January
• Course Credit: NU 499 Independent Study-Practicum 3 credit hours
• Foreign language ability requirement: None
• Accommodations: Camp-type facility, with dorm rooms, indoor plumbing, and with food cooked by Hondurans who know how to please all tastes.
• Scholarships available: Yes
• Scholarship Application Deadline: March 1
• Contact: Charlotte Cramer, MSN, CRNP, Assistant Professor of Nursing

London Study Abroad

The UNA London Campus Program is designed for advanced undergraduates and graduate students interested in undertaking substantial research in British Studies. Students live and work in historic Bloomsbury in Central London minutes from cultural, educational and historical sites known the world over. This one month, six-credit hour faculty-led experience takes London as its classroom and allows students to be totally immersed in British culture and the scholarly life.

Information

• Dates for 2012: July 1 - 28
• Duration: 28 days
• Cost: Approximately $3680 (excluding airfare and tuition)
• Application Deadline: November 1st
• Course Credit: 6 hours in either history or English
• Foreign language ability requirement: None
• Accommodations: University of London single occupancy dormitories
• Scholarships available: Yes

Dominican Republic Alternative Break Abroad

Orphanage Outreach/Outreach 360: Students will be submerged in a diverse culture while teaching English, literacy and public health in local grade schools. Spend time changing children's lives at Hope of a Child Orphanage in Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic. This trip is through Alternative Break Board (www.una.edu/abb), which is a Recognized Student Organization through Student Engagement.

Information

• Dates for 2012: March 24-31, 2012
• Cost: $600 plus fundraising efforts
• Application Deadline: October 6, 2011
• Course Credit: N/A
• Foreign language ability requirement: None
• Accommodations: provided by site fee
• Scholarships available: No

CHINA Study Abroad

Information

• Dates for 2012: May 13 - June 3
• Duration: May Intersession
• Cost: $3500, including airfare, local travel, accommodation, most meals
• Application Deadline: Dec 1, 2011
• Course Credit: 3 hours in either Geography, Business or Communications
• Foreign language ability requirement: None
• Accommodations: Residence Hall
• Scholarships available: Yes; Scholarships of up to $1500 will be awarded, based on need and merit

AFRICA Study Abroad

The Africa Study Abroad Program at the University of North Alabama (UNA) is conducted by faculty at the Department of Geography. It is directed by Dr. Francis Koti and Dr. Greg Gaston. Under this program, UNA students travel to an African country accompanied by the two professors and learn about the geography of Africa through travel and personal experiences. At this time, the country of focus is Tanzania in East Africa. Major program highlights include: urban dynamics and economic activities in the cities of Arusha and Dar es Salaam; urban and rural land use in Tanzania; Ngorongoro crater and other volcanic features in the East African Rift Valley; Olduvai Gorge; Lake Natron; Engare Sero River gorge and waterfall; settlement in the Rift Valley; the Island of Zanzibar, and the historical geography of the East African coast. The program will take place during the May Intersession in 2012.

Information

• Dates for 2012: May 13 - 31
• Duration: 19 days
• Cost: $3680.00
• Application Deadline: Dec 1, 2011
• Course Credit: 1) GE350 - Geography of Africa with Dr. Francis Koti - 3 hours; 2) GE497 - East African Environment with Dr. Greg Gaston - 3 hours
• Foreign language ability requirement: None
• Accommodations: Hotels; guest houses; and tented camps
• Scholarships available: No
• More information for the Africa program can be found at: http://www.una.edu/faculty/ftkoti/unakenya.htm

Costa Rica

Information

• Dates for 2012: To be determined
• Duration: 20 Days
• Cost: $2950.00
• Application Deadline: November 30, 2011
• Course Credit/area of study: 1) SP 101/111 & SP 102/112 - Introductory Spanish Parts 1 & 2 – 4 hours each; 2) SP 201 and SP 202 Intermediate Spanish Parts 1 & 2 - 3 hours each; 3) SP 350 – Spanish Conversation /Composition – 3 hours; 4) SP352 - Latin American Civilization and Culture – 3 hours; 5) SP 420 - Advanced Grammar – 3hours; 6) IE499 - Intercultural Experience – 3 hours ; each of the aforementioned classes are with Dr. Claudia Vance, 7) GE305 - Geography of Latin America with Dr. Bill Strong – 3 hours; 8) PY 490 - Psychology Special Topics with Dr. Gabriela Carrasco – 3 hours
• Foreign language ability requirement: Spanish
• Accommodations: Homestay families
• Scholarships available: Yes

Peru

Information

• Dates for 2012: May 16 – June 1
• Duration: 16 Days
• Cost: $1800.00
• Application Deadline: November 1, 2011
• Course Credit/area of study: FL 201 – Global Perspectives through Study Abroad with Dr. Scott Infanger – 3 hours
• Foreign language ability requirement: None
• Accommodations: Hostels, Hotels
• Scholarships available: Yes

France

The program is a nine-day intensive visit to Paris, the capital of France. A particular effort has been made to balance cultural and educational experiences with typical tourist activities such as shopping and dining.

Information

• Dates for 2012: March 23 – March 31
• Duration: 9 Days
• Cost: $2500.00
• Application Deadline: October 1, 2011
• Course Credit/area of study: 1) IE499 - Intercultural Experience – 3 hours; 2) FR352 – French Culture and Civilization both with Dr. Keith Lindley – 3 hours
• Foreign language ability requirement: French
• Accommodations: Hotels