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Global Programs and Services (GPS)

HD in Australia: Darwin, Australia's Northern Territory (HD495 or HD497)

Outside Darwin

Program Overview:

This winter, in partnership with the YMCA Top End, CSUSM HD students will travel to Darwin, the Capital city of Northern Territory, Australia. Darwin is actually closer to Jakarta, Indonesia than to Sydney and also closer to Singapore than to Melbourne. These nearby areas influence the dress and food as much as does the rest of Australia. Darwinians enjoy a cosmopolitan and relaxed tropical atmosphere and culture.  Darwin is sometimes referred to as the Last Frontier, with over 10,000 kms of uninhabited coastline. It was founded in the 19th century and now has a population of 116,215 with a large proportion of Aboriginal people, which justifies the fact that the town is often called 'the multicultural capital of Australia'.  During this 5 week course, CSUSM students will participate in two weeks of class online during December, then, after a week off for holidays, they will head to Darwin for 3 weeks. CSUSM students will work with the staff and volunteers at one of the community-based YMCA programs for “territory youth”, participate in course meetings each evening, and take part in cultural exploration. Dr. Eliza Bigham, in CSUSM's Department of Human Development, will be your program leader. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to engage with the “real” Australia and apply your skills and knowledge while learning!
 
Program Highlights:

  • 90+ hours of service in a community-based YMCA program
  • Weekend tours of Darwin, including the Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, QANTAS Empire Airways Ltd Hangar, Charles Darwin National Park, Darwin Markets, Darwin Mangrove Ecosystem, Australian Pearling Exhibition and more
  • A multi-day excursion to Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks

Academic Calendar:

2 weeks online (December 11 – 23, 2016); no class December 24 – 31, 2016; PLUS 3 weeks abroad (depart January 1 – return January 22, 2017)

Academic Focus and Units:

3 units HD 495 or 4 units of HD497 through CSUSM's Extended Learning
 
Language of Instruction:

English.  No knowledge of another language or culture assumed.Darwin Waterfront
 
Requirements:

Class level: Students with upper-division standing by the end of Fall 2016
GPA: 2.75 and above; good academic standing
 
Housing:

Students and faculty will be housed at a hostel in multi-student dorms.
 
Estimated Cost:

$1,995 + Extended Learning Fees ($225/unit plus fees, approximately $687 for HD495 and $912 for HD497 paid directly to Extended Learning through your myCSUSM)

Above fees include tuition, room and partial board, cultural activities, medical insurance, ground transportation to/from airport, transportation to/from field experience sites and on all field excursions.

Airfare, meals not listed, and personal expenditures are NOT included in the program cost and are estimated at $2,000 to $2,400 (This is primarily dependent on airfare which is estimated to be $1,850).
 
To Apply:

  1. Contact Dr. Elizabeth Bigham at ebigham@csusm.edu to arrange a meeting to discuss the program. 
  2. Print out the application materials below. All application materials must be received by Friday, May 20th along with your non-refundable $300 deposit to the Office of Global Education.  Online payment preferred through CashNet:  https://commerce.cashnet.com/CSUSM_STDYABRD  Please be advised that all payments aside from those via e-check will accrue a 2.75% convenience fee.  Cash, checks, and money orders made payable to CSUSM will also be accepted.  Your second payment ($700) must be received by Friday, September 23rd. 
  3. Final payment is due by Friday, November 4th to the Office of Global Education. Payment of tuition related expenses will be billed by Extended Learning to your student accounts following enrollment and will follow payment guidelines set out for Winter Intercession. Remaining program fees due to Global Education follow the procedure outlined above.
  4. Two mandatory pre-departure orientations will be held in September and October to plan for the service activities, review the course materials, and confirm all travel details.

Winter Term in Australia Application: