Ghana: Cross-Cultural Counseling

Who can participate:

• NYU graduate students
• NYU undergraduate students who have:
  • 96+ earned credits by course start date
  • related coursework
  • approval from the faculty director as well as their advisor
• Non-NYU graduate students and professionals who both:
  • Are U.S. citizens or permanent residents
  • Currently hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States

Related areas of study:

• Applied Psychology
• Counseling
• Drama, Art, and Music Therapy
• Physical and Occupational Therapy
• Higher Education and Student Affairs
• International Education

This is not a complete list. We value diverse perspectives in our programs and encourage students from other majors and professions.

How to apply:

The application link and instructions, as well as the deadlines and notification timelines, can be found on the "How to Apply" page. 

This is a credit-bearing graduate Global course. Students must take one of the following two courses for a total of 3 credits. All participants should complete APSY-GE 2682 unless they receive confirmation from their academic advisor that they must take APSY-GE 2300 instead. Each student will be registered by the Global Affairs team:

• APSY-GE 2682, Section 095 (Class #TBC) - Cross-Cultural Counseling (3 credits)
• APSY-GE 2300, Section 095 (Class #TBC) - Independent Study (3 credits)

Offered through the Department of Applied Psychology.

Important Note: All program applicants are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to determine if and how this course may be applied toward their program requirements and degree completion.

Direct Costs Billed by NYU

Participants will be billed for the cost of the graduate course following the standard per-credit rate for NYU Steinhardt Graduate Study Tuition and Fees. In addition, study abroad courses have a supplemental Program Fee that covers the cost of housing abroad, program activities and visits, group transportation in-country, and international health insurance. Students can expect to be billed:

• Steinhardt Graduate Tuition (3 credits) - TBC
• Steinhardt Graduate Registration and Services Fees - TBC
• Program Fee - TBC
• GeoBlue International Health Insurance - Included

Estimated Direct Cost Total - TBC

Tuition, Registration, and Program fees will be due based on Bursar's Payment Schedule for the Spring term.

Out-of-Pocket Costs

Students are responsible for purchasing flights to and from the program location. Students will be notified when to book flights. We recommend comparing tickets on multiple sites to ensure the best fare. Past participants have used the following flight search engines: Kayak, Google Flights, and Student Universe.

In addition to airfare, participants should budget for other out-of-pocket costs, including daily meals (except for included welcome and farewell meals); transportation to and from the airport; passport and/or visa fees (if applicable); vaccination costs (if applicable); and other personal incidentals. These costs will vary depending on individual students' budgets, preferences, and choices. Students are encouraged to research potential costs by using online budgeting tools such as Numbeo, Expatistan, and Budget Your Trip.

Scholarships

NYU Steinhardt offers several graduate study abroad scholarships and maintains a list of additional external funding opportunities.

Study Abroad Budget Worksheet

We've created a tool called the Study Abroad Budget Worksheet to help you estimate the cost of your study abroad experience and identify any gaps in funding. We encourage all students to save a copy of the Worksheet and add your expected costs and sources of funding. Contact the Steinhardt Office of Global Affairs with any questions.

PLEASE NOTE: This spreadsheet lists possible expenses and may not be all-inclusive of program costs. In addition, your costs may fluctuate based on changes in currency exchange rates, airfare, varying personal lifestyles, etc. While this is a good tool for reviewing study abroad expenses, the results should be considered to be an estimate of the total cost of participation.

Housing

Students stay in shared-occupancy housing arranged by the Office of Global Affairs. Your housing is included in your Program Fee. Group accommodation dates correspond with the program dates listed above.

Flight, Travel, and Visa Information

Flight: Students book their own travel to coincide with program dates. Please keep in mind that flights arriving in Accra typically depart New York a day in advance. All participants are strongly encouraged to purchase refundable flights.

Passport: All program participants are required to have a valid passport, which must be valid for at least six months beyond the program's end date.

Visa: Review visa information for this destination on the Global Affairs Study Abroad Resources Guide.

Vaccinations: To enter Ghana, all visitors must provide proof of yellow fever vaccination. Students planning to travel should schedule an appointment with a healthcare provider for as soon as possible and at least 8 weeks before their departure date. This allows ample time to receive the yellow fever vaccine, discuss any other recommended vaccinations or preventive medications, and complete the visa process once the vaccine has been received. The NYU Student Health Center offers the Yellow Fever vaccine and other travel-related vaccinations and medications.

Pre-Departure Resources

Visit the Steinhardt Study Abroad Resources website and get a head start on preparing for your study abroad program experience.

Helpful links

• US State Department
• Center for Disease Control
• NYU Accra

Policies

All applicants should review the Office of Global Affairs Short-Term Graduate Courses Policies page prior to applying to study abroad.