SIT Uganda: Development Studies

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Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Description:

Field-based, experiential learning in SIT program courses, with an independent study component. The program centers on broad issues related to the country's rapid social and economic development but also facilitates deeper study of public health, grassroots development, and gender issues at a variety of organizations or academic departments at Makerere University.

Terms:

Fall Semester (Fall Quarter), Spring Semester (Winter-Spring Quarters)

Sponsor:

School for International Training (SIT)

Website:

Uganda: Development Studies


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Program Requirements

  • Average applicant has a GPA of 3.5.
  • Students must have completed at least one year of college-level coursework at time of application.

Academic Specialties

SIT programs are ideal for highly motivated students who embrace cultural challenges and seek the deepest possible immersion in a foreign setting.

Course Type

Program courses:
  • Intensive Language Study: Luganda
  • Development Studies Seminar
  • Field Study Seminar
  • Development Practium (same requirements as the ISP)

Additional Information

Upon returning to Northwestern, all SIT students are required to submit copies of their independent study projects to the Northwestern Study Abroad Office. Make sure to read our guidelines, Obtaining Northwestern Credit for Independent Study-Research Projects Abroad.

The Program in African Studies (PAS) sponsors a number of events each quarter related to study abroad in Africa. If you would like to receive regular updates about PAS events via email, please contact: african-studies@northwestern.edu.

Housing

Home stays and hotels/hostels

Program Costs

Fall 2009: $20,860 

  • This includes the estimated cost of tuition, room, board, books, transportation, personal expenses and SAAF. The sample costs provided are for the fall term; for other terms and for the most current cost, contact the sponsoring organization.

Approximate Program Size

15 students

Application Requirements

Prior to receiving an application, all Northwestern students must complete the following steps:
  1. Complete the mandatory Study Abroad 101 Quiz on Blackboard. Call 847-467-6400 or e-mail studyabroad@northwestern.edu (include your name and netID) to register for this quiz.
  2. After receiving a score of 90% or above, students can pick up the Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad at the Study Abroad Office. This application is not available online.
Northwestern students must complete two applications for this program:
  1. SIT program application, available on the SIT web site.
  2. Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad.
Note: SIT programs tend to fill up before their deadlines. Make sure to submit your SIT applications well before the program deadlines.

Contact Returnees

Northwestern students may enter this section of the site for a list of students who participated in this program.