Price including airfare: $5995
Credit Hours: 3 credit hours
July 7 to July 29, 2010
Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney
Program Overview
The Australia Summer Program, scheduled from July 7 to July 29, 2010, will expose students to the wonderful world of “down under.” While each course will have a unique itinerary, participants will be based in Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney. Students may earn up to three hours of college credit by combining this study abroad program with course specific directed study activities preceding and/or following the travel portion of the course.
Please carefully read Program Details for additional information pertinent to all CCSA programs.
Accommodations & Meals
Participants in the Australia Summer Program will reside in area hotels. Accommodations are based primarily on double occupancy with occasional use of multi-bedded rooms; single rooms may be available at additional cost. Daily breakfasts and some additional meals will be provided.
Program Costs
For those making their own flight arrangements, the cost of the Australia Summer Program is $4595. The program cost includes health insurance, accommodations, daily breakfast and some additional meals.
For those traveling on a flight arranged by CCSA, the cost of the Australia Summer Program is $5995. The program cost includes health insurance, round-trip transportation from designated cities, accommodations, daily breakfast and some additional meals.
PLEASE NOTE: Airport transfers to and from the accommodation site are provided ONLY to those participants for whom CCSA has arranged air travel. These students will be met at the airport and transported to the arrival destination.
Group flights are scheduled to depart the U.S. on July 7, arriving in Melbourne on July 9; the group will depart from Sydney on July 29 for return to the U.S. Participants arranging their own air transportation must contact the central office before initiating travel arrangements and must file a copy of their flight itinerary with the office after reservations have been made.
Most meals, other than breakfast, are at the participant’s own expense. A minimum of $700 should be budgeted for other meals, additional transportation, entrance fees and departure tax (if applicable). Participants should also budget additional funds for personal expenses such as souvenirs and independent travel, based upon individual spending habits.
Please be aware that tuition is not included in the program costs stated above. Refer to the Registration/Tuition & Fees section for additional information.
All costs are subject to change in the event of unanticipated increases in airfares, monetary exchange rates or other changes in program costs. In some cases, program items may be deleted in lieu of a price increase.
Payment Schedule & Deadlines
A $200 deposit is due at the time of the application. A first payment of $2800 (in addition to the $200 deposit) to cover deposits on arrangements in Australia is due by the application deadline, February 26, 2010. For those making their own flight arrangements, the final payment of $1595, plus single room costs (if applicable), is due by April 16, 2010. For those traveling on CCSA-arranged flights, the final payment will be $2995. Please familiarize yourself with the Cancellation Policy.
Students are encouraged to apply well in advance of the February 26, 2010 deadline, as priority is given to early applicants. Applicants will receive course confirmation approximately three weeks after the application deadline.
Checks should be made payable to “CCSA.” Please consider your cancelled check as receipt for payment. Returned checks will incur a $20 penalty fee. CCSA can also accept Visa and Master Card.
What is Included in the Program Cost?
- airfare*
- airport transfers*
- (for those traveling on CCSA group flights)
- pre-departure orientation
- housing
- breakfasts + some additional meals
- health insurance
- on-site orientation
- on-site administrative support
*ONLY for those traveling on CCSA-arranged flights
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
The following are descriptions of the courses of study offered in the 2010 CCSA Australia Summer Program. Applicants may register for courses offered by professors from any member institution. Students are encouraged to e-mail faculty to learn more about the classes.
COMMUNICATION
A Multicultural Look into Interpersonal Relationships
So you’ve seen the movies Australia and Quigley Down Under and are fascinated and intrigued with learning more about this continent’s people and their customs. A visit to the world “down under” will give you a “once in a lifetime” opportunity to examine Australia’s culture and people while developing effective “people skills” through the study of interpersonal communication. Topics to be explored will include self-concept, perception, emotions, language, nonverbal cues, relational dynamics, listening and conflict resolution. The development of interpersonal relationships through interaction with individuals from diverse populations is imperative to personal and professional success in today’s multicultural world.
(3 cr. hrs., UD, Dr. Winnie McConnell Spitza, [wspitza@bellarmine.edu], Bellarmine University)
HEALTHCARE/INTERDISCIPLINARY
An Interdisciplinary Approach to Global Aging
This course defines our community as the world. The process of caring for and about an aging population will be explored at the local level (Australia), relating theories, principles and practices regarding aging, comparing and contrasting health care for the aged populations of Australia and countries around the world. Beyond the theories and practices, the student will meet and work with the people of the country, truly experiencing how culture, political affiliation with England, climate, and geographic location affect health and life-style, as well as quality of life and end of life issues. The students will not only explore a global view of aging but also compare local customs in Australia with their home country, as well as various selected countries around the world.
(3 cr. hrs., UD, Dr. Kathy K. Hager, [khager@bellarmine.edu], Bellarmine University)
INDUSTRIAL & ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Global Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Enjoy the culture and people of the world’s most livable city, Melbourne, Australia. Called the “Garden City,” Australia’s second largest city is renowned for being a multicultural urban center for industry and commerce. Explore cultural differences in society and the workplace. Discuss their interactions and implications. Examine cross-cultural management and communications practices. Evaluate their impacts and issues. Attend one of the world’s preeminent conferences on applied psychology, the 27th International Congress of Applied Psychology. International Association of Applied Psychology divisions include: Work and Organizational Psychology; Psychological Assessment and Evaluation; Health Psychology; Economic Psychology, and others.
Note: Program fee does not include conference registration fee of $405.
Prerequisite: students must have completed at least one undergraduate course in I-O Psychology
(3 cr. hrs., UD/G, Dr. Bill Attenweiler, [attenweilerb@nku.edu], Northern Kentucky University)