Houghton in Tanzania                                Apply Online Now

• Dates 
  Each spring semester: late January through late April

• Overview 
  An intensive 12 week semester offering the unique opportunity to experience life as most Africans themselves experience it, to be exposed to Africa on a broad front including history, anthropology, environment, languages, politics, and religion. Students will see needs and evaluate them in the light of their Christian beliefs. Extended trips away from Iringa Houghton campus site (Tanzania) include nearby game reserves and Wahehe and Maasai tribal villages. 
  

• Courses and Credits 
  12-18 hours. Options for major and integrative studies with courses such as: 
  *SOC 293 East African Culture - 4 hours
  *HIST 251 East African History - 3 hours 
  *BIOL 207 Wildlife Behavior - 4 hours 
  HRSM 195A2 Riding in Africa - 1 hour                                         
  INDS 311 Intercultural Experience - 4 hours
  MISS 395 Missions in Africa - 3 hours
  ENG 390 African folklore - 3 hours

*required  courses

Other options each year

• Requirements 
  Minimum 2.75 GPA. Juniors and Sophomores preferred. Seniors also accepted. Passport current beyond program end. By application only. 

• Accommodations 
  Rugged camp-like facilities at Houghton's Iringa, Tanzania, 200-acre site. Sleep in tents. Group hall for lectures, meals, study. Solar and hydro-power, good water supply and facilities. Field trips to game reserves, historical sites, and villages. 

• Cost 
  Houghton tuition plus fees and travel. Houghton financial aid applies for Houghton students.
      Sample costs for Spring 2008:
           Tuition    $10,810
           Program $4060 (Includes room, board, fees, and airfare) 
           TOTAL $14,870

• Applications 
  Apply Online Now.  Completed applications due by November 1, 2007 for the Spring 2009 Semester.  If the program is not filled at that time applications will be considered periodically from that time forward until the program is full. 

• Current Acceptance Process: Applications being accepted for the Spring 2009 semester.

• Advisor 
  Dr. Jon Arensen

• For More Information 
  Contact: Advisor above or  Off-Campus Program Office:
  OCP@houghton.edu or (585) 567-9634

• Interested in a Houghton Summer Tanzania experience! 
  Download a brochure.