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CIEE Study Center at University of Ghana
 Since 1994, Tulane students have traveled to the University of Ghana for a semester or yearlong course of study. Tulane's partner in Ghana, CIEE is located in Legon, approximately 10 miles from Ghana’s capital city, Accra, at the University of Ghana. While still characterized by a vibrant atmosphere, Legon has a slower pace than the bustle of central Accra. Because of its close proximity to Accra, students have the opportunity to experience first-hand the challenges of a large urban environment within an African context. Noticeably friendly, the people of Ghana make this experience one of the best opportunities for students to learn about the complexities of the African continent.
As the oldest and largest of the six public universities in Ghana, the University of Ghana has an enrollment of over 23,000 students and a faculty of over 720. The university is comprised of faculties of agriculture, arts, law, medicine, science, and social sciences; a school of administration; three agricultural research stations; and institutes for adult education, African studies, archival training, international relations, journalism and communication, medical research, population studies, and statistical, social, and economic research.
Program Dates
Fall Semester (Late August to Mid-December) or Spring Semester (Mid-January to Mid-May). Students should confirm with CIEE the exact dates of the program, as they will vary from year to year.
Fields of Study
African Studies, Archaeology, Community Health, Dance, Drama, English Literature, Geography, History, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion & Theology, Sociology & Social Work, Theater, Twi Language; Possibility for Internship or Independent Study
Eligibility & Application Requirements
3.0 GPA; Coursework with African Studies content strongly recommended.
Students should submit both the Tulane application and the CIEE application to the OSA by the appropriate deadlines. The CIEE application can be found on the CIEE web site. In addition, students should submit the University of Ghana application, which is also available on the CIEE web site. All application materials should be submitted the OSA. Students should follow the CIEE application instructions closely.
Academic Program
The CIEE Ghana program offers two tracks: Liberal Arts and Development Studies. Students should review the CIEE Ghana program information closely to determine which track is more appropriate for the student.
Each program starts with one week of orientation and then continues similarly to a Tulane academic semester. While there is no language prerequisite for this program, students are required to take a Twi language course, organized specifically for program participants, for which they will receive 3 credit hours. They also have the option of organizing an independent study during their time in Ghana.
Liberal Arts Track students then select the rest of the courseload from courses taken at the University of Ghana. The program will require students to complete one course focusing on Ghana or West Africa. The other 3 courses can be chosen from among the many offerings across the numerous departments at the University of Ghana.
A brief list of these departments includes: Archaeology, Classics, English, Geography, Geology, History, Linguistics, Political Science, Religion, Sociology and Theater. A complete list of these faculties can be found on CIEE’s website.
Development Studies Track (15 credit semester program track)
Developed with the assistance of the University of Minnesota (MSID)
Students interested in examining the developmental challenges facing Ghana today can enroll in the Development Studies track. Participants take the Sociological Foundations for Development Studies seminar course with the integrated internship, Twi Language, and two additional University of Ghana elective courses. Internship placements are available within a variety of local NGOs, schools, clinics and hospitals, and community-based organizations. By combining in-class analysis of Ghanaian culture, history, family issues, politics, health care, and media with field-based practical training in and around Legon, students explore Ghanaian and global perspectives and think critically about the current critical perspectives that play a role in the social and economic growth in Ghana. Students must pre-register for this track in advance so that appropriate internships can be arranged.
Tulane generally awards three credits at the 500-level per course; students who take the Twi language course, and four additional courses will earn 15 credit hours for this schedule.
Living Arrangements
CIEE offers students the option of a homestay with a Ghanaian family, a double room in the a university or private dormitory, or a double room in a CIEE-Administered furnished apartment.
For more detailed Program Information, Visit the CIEE Web SIte
www.ciee.org/study
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