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GUATEMALA
AMERICAS Childhood in the Developing World
J-TERM
OVERVIEW
Develop a deeper understanding of how cultural, economic
and social context influences development in children by
studying how this occurs in the developing world, and then
spend 2 weeks in Guatemala examining factors that impact
risk and resilience in the children of that nation. Students will
learn about education, trauma, child labor, community risks
and cultural differences.
DETAILS
It is an outstanding opportunity to step outside of your own
lives and learn how you can respond ethically to the needs of
children and families, through the example of very real
Eligibility & Program Cap: Participants must people you will encounter in Guatemala. It is an outstanding
have a 2.00 GPA or higher and sophomore program for anyone interested in Education, Social Welfare
status to enroll. This program has no language of children, or Psychology. The program visits Guatemala
requirement and all instruction is in English. The City, Antigua, Comalapa, Panajachel, Xela and El Tizate.
program cap is 22 students.
BUDGET & FEES
Course(s) & Credits: Students in this program
must enroll in PSYC 405 (2 credits) in Fall
semester and the accompanying PSYC 406 (2 Program Fee: Tentative Fee: $2,900. A definitive fee will be
credits, G suffix) during the January Term. announced soon. Augie Choice is available for Juniors or
Seniors.
Faculty Contacts: For more information,
contact: Dr, J. Rose (PSYC) or Dr. J. Schultz Includes: Airfare, lodging, ground transportation, meals,
(PSYC) excursions and travel health insurance.
Dates: Fall semester, with January travel Does not Include: Discretionary spending.
program. January 2020.
Out of Pocket Estimate: $100-$300
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