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ProBelize Semester Courses and Credits
The Semester in Belize courses provide a balance of classroom and field instruction. Examples of field classes include:
  • Explore the relationships of humans and the biologically rich ecosystem of the Central American tropics while visiting sites such as the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Study tourism and society while visiting ancient Mayan sites and other attractions
  • Field trip to Belize City to acquaint students with important historical sites and monuments in the old capital and tourist museum
  • Study the flora of Belize and the Central American tropics by visiting the Belize Botanic Gardens
COURSES & CREDITS
Galen University accredits the program and University of Indianapolis provides transcripts upon successful completion. Galen University is partnered with the University of Indianapolis to ensure credits transfer to US schools. ProBelize recommends the two courses below.  The other 2 to 3 courses are up to you to select from Galen's full course offerring:

INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

3 CREDITS

The course is focused on the essence of Sustainable Development and its four dimensions: environmental, economic, social and institutional. It includes a thorough analysis of the criteria and the indicators of sustainable development and their applicability at a local, national and international level.

SOCIAL ISSUES IN A DEVELOPING COUNTRY

3 CREDITS

This course is an examination of social issues facing a developing country, with Belize as the case study. Topics will include poverty, teenage pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, gender and family issues.

You can explore Galen's full course offering here.

Galen University also offers a semester program with an Archaeology focus and one with a Sustainable Development focus, if you are interested in either of these, please contact a ProWorld advisor

Prerequisites
Completion of one year of university studies
Good academic standing at your home university
A positive attitude and a will to help

Semester Credits: 12
Total class hours: 168
Project hours: 56
Average class hours per credit: 14
Accreditation: Galen University/University of Indianapolis
Language of Instruction: English

Please meet with your study abroad advisor prior to the program to ensure credits transfer appropriately.

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