Human Rights, Conflict Management & Service Learning

Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Human Rights, Conflict Management & Service Learning

About the Program

Give back to your host community in an experience that combines meaningful service learning placement with academic reflection in a structured environment. This summer program allows you to explore conflict, reconciliation, peace-building efforts, and human rights, all while gaining experience through hands-on service learning. Designed for students interested in contemporary issues facing South Africa—such as conflict and human rights—and serving the community, you’ll see firsthand the effects of and response to the challenges affecting local communities.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Port Elizabeth

Dates:

6/27/16 - 7/22/16

Price:

$5,195

Credits:

6

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

5/1/16

Requirements

$300 Confirmation Deposit
$95 Online Application Fee
Complete Application
Transcript - Official

Eligibility

Education
Completed:

High School Graduate, although one year college is preferred

Minimum GPA:

2.5

Get a Flight Credit worth up to $500 when you apply with code* by May 30, 2025

Where You'll Study

6

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

You’ll enroll in two courses; each meets for 45 contact hours/3 credits. You'll earn a total of 6 U.S. credits (up to 90 contact hours).

Classes meet Monday-Thursday, with Fridays reserved as study days. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled on Friday.

You'll complete a NMMU Module Selection Form before you leave for Port Elizabeth. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

All Levels Course Structure

Courses

The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Conflict Management & Transformation * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Community Service Learning 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Human Rights 300 En 45 3

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Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

Sample Calendar

Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.

You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.

Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.

Date Description
June 27
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Port Elizabeth Airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing.

June 29
Classes Begin

Classes begin at NMMU on this day.

June 29
Orientation

Mandatory NMMU Orientation will be held.

July 21
Classes End

This is the last day of classes at NMMU.

July 22
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day.

Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$5,195
$5,195
CEA Secure
CEASecure™ is an optional refund plan that allows students to withdraw for any covered reason up to one week before the program’s start date
$0
$275
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$1,500
$2,000
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$135
$135
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$0
$50
Meals
Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$75
$188
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$38
$150
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$150
$525
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,093 $8,518