Gustavus Adolphus College

Community Internships in Latin America (CILA)
Fall Semester


The following information is intended to assist students and advisors in the distribution and approval of credits for participation in HECUA programs. Contact HECUA Admissions with any questions (651/646-8832, 800/554-1089, [email protected].

Total Credits
Each HECUA program provides 4 course credits, which are awarded as transfer credits; not included in the Gustavus GPA.

Core Requirements
CILA can each fulfill one course of the G (foreign culture) or the GN (non-western foreign culture) requirement.

Major Credits
Students from all majors are encouraged to participate in the Latin America programs.

Majors that have participated include:

CILA: Anthropology o Biology o Elementary Education o English o Environmental Studies o Nursing o Peace Studies o Sociology o Spanish o Women’s Studies

Discuss with your faculty advisor specific credit distribution in relation to your degree and credits you need for the major, core requirements and/or electives.

Registration
To participate in CILA, students must register at Gustavus for:
- Study Abroad

Contacts on Campus
Campus Representative:
Lisa Heldke, Philosophy
507/933-7029, [email protected]
Can answer questions about the program and credit distribution
Can refer you to alumni of the program
Signature required on application

Study Abroad/Off-Campus Study:
John Cha, Director of International Education
507/933-7545, [email protected], or
Carol Moline, International Education
507/933-7546
210 Johnson Student Union
Provides information about Gustavus requirements for off-campus study
Must see all students planning to study off-campus
Signature required on application

Faculty Familiar with the Programs
Suzanne Wilson, Anthropology (visited SAUS Fall ‘99)
507/933-7426, [email protected]

Campus Deadlines
Students planning to study in CILA fall semester must submit their applications to the Gustavus Office of International Education by March 1 for permission to study off-campus.

HECUA Deadline
Applications for CILA are due in the HECUA office by March 15. Applications are reviewed as they are received. Late applications are considered on a space available basis.

March 2004