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Apply online or contact the Study Abroad Office, if you prefer to complete a paper form.

PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE: apply by February 10, 2025 to guarantee your spot
$800 PROGRAM FEE DUE: April 3, 2025

Participating students must enroll in Political Science 255: Global Citizenship. This course will be offered during summer 2025 Session 1 (05/27 - 07/04/2025).

• Class begins May 27, 2025 in the U.S. (synchronous/Zoom)
• Instruction continues June 2 to June 20, 2025 in-person in Taiwan with added Mandarin language and culture lessons.
• Student return to the U.S. June 23 to July 3, finish coursework (synchronous/Zoom)
  
  

POL 255: Global Citizenship (3 units)

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
Fulfills Plan B (CSU) -- D2: Social, Political, Historical, and Economic Institutions
Fulfills Plan C (IGETC) -- Elective
Pre-requisites: NONE

Instructor: Professor Sunday Obazuaye, View the faculty bios to learn more

Course Description: This course provides an interdisciplinary introduction to global citizenship through the lenses of political science, international relations, and global studies. It explores key theoretical frameworks for understanding global interconnectivity, governance, and citizenship in today's increasingly interconnected world. Students will explore political, economic, social, and environmental factors that shape global interactions through the application of political science theories, research methods, and social science concepts. Through critical examination of contemporary global issues, students will explore ethical dilemmas and the ways individuals and societies address challenges such as migration, inequality, and climate change. By the end of the course, students will evaluate the implications of global citizenship and the rights and responsibilities that accompany the title of global citizen in a globalized world.

Any Cerritos College student that meets the requirements below can apply to participate in the Taiwan Study Abroad program:

• provides unofficial copies of transcripts, showing minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
• 18 years of age or older by May 27, 2025.
• must enroll in POL 255 during summer 2025 session 1
• Full-time student at Cerritos college during Spring 2025 or incoming full-time student for Fall 2025.

*Non-resident students pay an additional $397 per unit making the cost of a 3-unit course $1,329.

The Study Abroad Program Fee is $800. This is an extremely low cost, thanks to a grant from the Taiwanese Ministry of Education. Your $800 will cover:

• Mandarin language lessons
• Class space for POL 255 instruction
• Accommodation: shared double-occupancy Providence University campus dorm room with shared restroom
• Meals or stipends for meals on travel days (3 per day for duration of program)
• Pre-departure and In-Country Orientation
• Providence University staff support, including 24/7 emergency contact
• Transportation: One-time transportation to and from arrival/departure airports, timed to meet the group flight on the scheduled arrival date
• Transportation to planned activities and excursions
• Cultural Activities including walking tours and museums
• Medical/Travel insurance

• Round-trip airfare
• Passport or visa fees, if applicable
• Personal expenses
• Tuition & Fees for enrolling in Cerritos College classes (CCPG/BOG waivers apply)
• Textbooks or other class supplies

Priority Application Deadline:  Thursday, February 10, 2025
Program Fee ($800): April 3, 2025

Student must complete the Taiwan Study Abroad Program Application and pay the $800 program fee. Additional Instructions will be provided during information sessions and to those who submit an application.

Tuition, fees, and flight will be paid separately (refer to above: What is NOT included in the program fee?).

Student withdraws before February 10, 2025:

All fees paid

After April 30, 2025:

No refund, and the total program fee is due.

Student who currently receive services or accomodations from Student Accessibility Services (SAS) may inquire about accomodations in Taiwan.  Cerritos College will advocate for your needs to make participation in this program as feasible as possible.  

However, we cannot guarantee the same standard of compliance in Taiwan, as foreign countries are not held to the same accessibility standards as US institutions.