Program Overview

Experience firsthand the enormous contribution to African arts and culture made by Senegal, a nation that has inspired three centuries of poets, novelists, and artists. Led to independence by internationally acclaimed poet and philosopher Leopold Senghor, this West African nation has long emphasized the role of art and culture in society.
Program Focus
With the capital city of Dakar as home base, students examine topics such as the role of Islam in Senegalese life, contemporary development and poverty, and the history of the slave trade. Arts workshops focusing on areas such as batik making, ceramics, and sand painting, or musical training ranging from Senegalese dance to traditional instruments, add a hands-on component. Homestays, a rural visit, and educational excursions to Sine-Saloum Delta, Goree Island, Saint-Louis, and Petite Cote compliment field and classroom instruction. This program features an independent study project, researched and completed by the student during the last portion of the program.
FACT SHEET
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Education Abroad Advisor
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Make an appointment with Alyse Collins at any time!
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Get Started
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Attend or watch an Ed Abroad 101 Session
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Program Provider
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SIT
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Program Dates
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Current SIT Calendar
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Areas of Study
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Explore Courses offered by this program
This program is a good fit for the following majors:
- African Studies
- Art
- Black Studies
- Culture
- Fine Arts
- Foreign Languages
- French
- Sociology
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Credits
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Fall: Students enroll in 24 quarter credits
Winter/Spring: Students enroll in 24 quarter credits
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Language of Instruction
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English, French, Wolof
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Host Country Language
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English, Wolof
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Housing
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Homestay
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Class Standing Eligibility
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- Sophomore
- Junior
- Senior
- Post-Baccalaureate
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Minimum GPA Requirements
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Undergraduate: 2.5
Must be in Satisfactory Academic Standing.
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Program Requirements
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Minimum of 1.5 years college level French (ability to follow coursework in French) |
Program Fee
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Click here to view the SIT Program Fee
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PSU Fees
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Application Fee:
All applications include a $50 non-refundable fee due on the application deadline. Students who do not intend to complete a program application are required to withdraw before the deadline, otherwise, the $50 application fee will
be assessed to the students' account.
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Scholarships
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