Study Abroad: South Africa
APU Study Abroad: Pietermaritzburg South Africa!
An APU South Africa track in Cape Town specifically for Psychology.
Students are offered the opportunity to learn, serve, and connect with the unique culture of South Africa including a two week home stay with a South African family, visits to Johannesburg, Soweto, Fish Hoek, Pietermaritzburg & more.
· Complete 30 service credits in one semester.
AND take great courses in your major!
Due February 1st!
Pietermaritzburg Psychology Track
Italicization = Meets General Education Requirement
Required Courses
HIST 235 Cultural History/Travel Study 3 units
PSYC 386 Community Psychology 3 units
PSYC 455 Field Experience 1 3 units
PSYC 463 Drugs, Behavior, & Society (ONLINE) 3 units
PSYC 301 Global-Local Cultural Psychology Integration I 1 unit
(Students will attend a 2-day pre-departure orientation with the Department of Undergraduate Psychology. Dates vary by semester. Housing NOT available prior to departure.)PSYC 302 Global-Local Cultural Psychology Integration II 2 units
(Students will enroll in a re-entry course the following semester. This is required for Psychology students that participated in the Cape Town Semester.)Elective Courses
THEO 303 Theology and the Christian Life (ONLINE) 3 units
UBBL 230 Luke/Acts (ONLINE) 3 units
UBBL 330 Life and Teachings of Jesus 3 units
· APU prerequisites/placement standards MANDATORY for all course options.
· You must maintain full-time enrollment status (min. 12 units)
Costs
The Cape Town PSYC South Africa Program allows APU students to apply their FULL financial aid towards the semester charges, including all federal, state and institutional aid. APU scholarships requiring on-campus participation are not included. Your regular payment dates apply. Total charges are similar to a regular semester at APU with a full meal plan, mid-range housing, AND includes your flight! To find a full breakdown, visit: http://www.apu.edu/southafrica/tuition/
Hear from one of our South Africa Faculty Members!
Check out this highlight video!
For information & submitting applications, contact:
APU Center for Global Learning & Engagement, Attn: Study Abroad – PSYC Cape Town Semester
701 East Foothill Blvd., PO Box 7000, Azusa, CA 91702 • (626)857-2440 • FAX (626)857-2444 • studyabroad@apu.edu