Intern opportunities at the National Department of Education, university, or a non-governmental organization for 4 weeks this summer in South Africa. There is an option to extend your stay by an additional week or two. The internship is offered in conjunction with a required class on Education and Social Reform. The internship may be located in areas such as education, university student activities, or youth support and development through empowerment activities, or youth development through microenterprise training.
Location:
Pretoria, South Africa
Program Dates:
Summer 2020; Dates TBD
Deadlines:
- Priority Deadline: December 1, 2019
- General Deadline: February 1, 2020*
*Admission continues thereafter on a space-available basis.
Who Can Participate:
- NYU graduate students in related areas of studies listed below
Related Areas of Study:
- Educational Leadership
- Higher Education
- International Education
Course(s):
Students register for two of the Summer 2020 course numbers listed below for 6 credits total:
AMLT-GE 2073 Section (TBD) Education and Social Reform in South Africa:provides students with an opportunity to study a topic of interest relevant to social transformation and educational reform In South Africa. The first part covers the practical side of identifying appropriate study topics and sites for their projects. The second part is the actual field-based project when students work with/ meet/ interview those in the setting, culminating in a formal paper on their experiences and what they have learned.
And one of the following courses:
- INTE-GE 2802 Section (TBD) - Field Study and Seminar in International Education (3 points) Designed for graduate students who wish to serve as interns in international and intercultural settings. Permission to register is based on an evaluation of each student's proposal outlining the nature of the study. Requirements include the maintenance of a log describing activities and a research project based on the work experience.
- HPSE-GE 2121 Section (TBD) - Higher Education Studies, Administrative Work and Field Experiences (Internship Experience) Individually designed internship program to meet special needs of graduate students. Experiences may combine supervised work assignments at metropolitan universities, colleges, or community colleges with research studies to be completed in connection with such work responsibilities.
- EDLED-GE 2160 Section (TBD) - Internship: Educational Leadership, Politics, and Advocacy In this culminating experience students engage in fieldwork in a community-based or advocacy organization & participate in a seminar to discuss their field-based experiences. Students develop a professional platform, keep reflective journals, & intern under the mentorship of field-based supervisors and the instructor traveling with them.
- EDLED-GE 2159 Section (TBD) - Internship in Educational Leadership Each student is assigned to a selected superintendent, supervising principal, or official of an educational organization who serves as a supervising administrator. The student’s activities include field experiences in administration & community leadership.
Important Note: All program applicants are encouraged to meet with their academic adviser to determine if and how this course may be applied towards their program requirements and degree completion.
Placements:
Based on individual academic and professional interests, applicants will rank their top 2-3 choices of placements. Below is the list of placements that were available in 2018.
Faculty:
Teboho Moja, Ph.D., MEd
Clinical Professor, Department of Administration, Leadership, and Technology, New York University. Dr. Moja, a South African educator, has played a major role in educational reform in South Africa following the transition to democracy. Her background provides students with an unusual entrée to South African culture, the higher education community, educational administrators, and policymakers.
Tuition:
2020 Graduate Tuition: $1,795 per point plus registration and services fees
NYU students: this course counts toward your Summer 2020 course load and tuition
Tuition will be due based on the Bursar's Payment Schedule for Summer 2020.
Bursar’s payment deadline dates
Learn about scholarship opportunities
Other Costs:
2020 Housing Fees: TBD
The housing and activity fees cover orientation, meals, homestay accommodations for seven weeks, and site visits. Participants pay for their own airfare.
Housing and Activity fees are billed through the Bursar and will be due in accordance with the Bursar billing schedule.
International airfare to and from the program location is not included in the program fee. Students must purchase their own round-trip tickets and are responsible for their own accommodation for travel beyond the program dates.
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, Hipmunk, Vayama, Google Flights and Student Universe for student rates.
Accommodations:
Students will stay in shared occupancy housing arranged by the Office of Global Affairs.
Your accommodation arrangements are included in your Housing and Activity Fees.
Group accommodation dates correspond to the program dates listed above.
Travel, Visa, and Other Information:
Flight: Students book their own travel to coincide with program dates. Please keep in mind that flights into Durban typically depart New York a day in advance.
Passport: All program participants are required to have a valid passport, which must be valid at least six months beyond the program end date.
Visa: US citizens require a valid passport and do not require a visa for visits to South Africa of less than three months in duration. All other passport holders should check with their respective visa requirements.
Helpful links: US State Department, Center for Disease Control, Lonely Planet Guide (Durban), Lonely Planet Guide (Pretoria)
Weather: Temperatures in Durban and Pretoria in July tend to be cooler than New York, ranging from 40° to the high 60°s (Fahrenheit). Visit BBC Weather to learn more about local weather conditions in South Africa.