Temple University in Jamaica: International Service Learning

  Jamaica

Term: Summer 
Dates: May 24-June 29, 2008 (tentative)

Description: Located in the Parish of St. Thomas, the program focuses on international service learning and pro-poor development. Students take two integrated courses that teach them theories and practices of service learning and community development and involve them in service projects designed in partnership with community-based organizations. All students explore the history, culture, and socio-economic development of Jamaica, and each student then engages in more focused study of an area that links her/his interests with issues identified in the field.

Highlights: Students provide service two to three days a week at community-based sites, supporting projects in the following areas: computers/information technology in basic schools; alternative schooling for pregnant teens; early intervention and therapeutic recreation for children with disabilities; sustainable agriculture; and public health/sanitation.

Cost in US$: Approximately $4300-$6600

Graduate tuition: PA residents, $3246; non-PA residents, $4740
Jamaica fee: $1850

The Jamaica fee includes lodging; breakfast, dinners and local transportation while in residence in St. Thomas; and NGO supported educational activities.

Please note that program costs are subject to change.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Jamaica Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Transcript
• Written Application