Explore the layers of your identity while immersed in Ghana's diverse heritage.
Embark on a transformative journey to Ghana, a study abroad program to inspire you to embark on a life-changing experience. You will utilize research methodologies of the self by exploring your identities, values, and aspirations. This unique program is not just an academic venture but it is also an invitation to explore the layers of your identity while immersed in Ghana's diverse heritage.
- Tour historical and cultural sites in Accra to learn about Ghana’s West African traditions, customs, and history.
- Explore research questions about culture, identity, ethnicity, gender, and social class.
- Visit places of historical significance in Ghana, including the dungeons of the slave castles, and reflect on the events that took place at those locations.
- Participate in an excursion to Kumasi, Ashanti region, and the Cape Coast to visit historical sites, traditional homes, villages, and experience a rainforest canopy walk.
The application deadline for the 2024/2025 program has been reached. To inquire about next year's program, contact faculty directors Dr. Makini Beck, Dr. Phillippa Thiuri or Dr. Kijana Crawford.
Program Term: Fall Course, Travel over Winter Break
Location: Accra, Kumasi and Cape Coast, Ghana
Travel Dates: December 28, 2024 to January 7, 2025
Credits: 3
Course Details
- SOIS 301 - Research in a Cultural Context (3 credits)
Students will be enrolled in the course for fall 2024 with travel to Ghana taking place over winter break. The course will meet on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:00 pm during the fall 2024 semester.
No pre-reqs. Program is open to all undergraduate majors, all year levels. No foreign language skills are required - the program is taught in English.
Credits may count towards: Programmatic Writing Intensive and General Education Social and Global Perspectives. Applicants should discuss with their academic advisor how the course will count towards their degree program.
Application deadline: Closed
Faculty Leaders
Dr. Makini Beck
Assistant Professor
Dr. Phillippa Thiuri
AVP for Academic Access and Success
Diversity and Inclusion
Dr. Kijana Crawford
Professor, Department of Sociology and Anthropology
To Apply
Applications are currently closed
Program Cost & Financial Aid
Program Cost: Student Budget Worksheet (2024/2025 program)
RIT students in CSTEP, McNair and LSAMP can use this program in conjunction with their fall research placement and use their stipend to help pay program fees.
RIT Students only