The South African Classroom

Experience the rich educational and cultural diversity, wondrous environment, and excitement of making new friends in South Africa! Earn six hours of education credit in classes such as effective classroom management, early childhood education, and on-site classroom experience through the lens of a fascinating new global perspective. Faculty from The University of Mississippi, School of Education will lead discussion and guide your discovery in education and society during this adventure in learning in the Southern Hemisphere! The course, taught by UM faculty member Dr. Debby Chessin, is intended for education majors. Students will earn 6 hours of credit for EDEC 301, EDEL 519, or EDUC 555.

Program Highlights

  • This program is specifically geared toward elementary education majors.
  • Click here for a slideshow of photos from other University of Mississippi students studying abroad in South Africa.
Program cost
$3875
Dates of program

Depart the US on July 12 (Arrive in Port Elizabeth on July 13)

Depart Port Elizabeth on August 3

Location
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Course credit
6 hours of EDEC 301, EDEL 519, or EDUC 555
Prerequisites
None
Grading system
ABCDF scale
Program type
Short-term faculty-led
Housing
TBA
Faculty members
Dr. Debby Chessin
Qualifications
18 years old, minimum GPA of 2.5, and good academic and disciplinary standing at UM
Program price includes
Tuition, housing, program-sponsored excursions, and international health insurance
Program prices DOES NOT include
UM Study Abroad Application Fee, meals, airfare, personal spending money, and passport fees.
Study Abroad Advisor
Raney-Mills Turner
Application
To apply for this program students must submit the following:
Application deadline
April 4