University of St. Thomas


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 program provides 16 semester credits. Courses and credits appear on the transcript as St. Thomas credits and are included in GPA.

General Education Credits
CILA may fulfill some General Education Requirements; inquire with the respective chair for approval.

Major Credits
Students from all majors are encouraged to participate in HECUA Latin America programs. Credits earned through HECUA courses can be applied to major requirements in the liberal arts. Discuss with your faculty advisor specific credit distribution in relation to your degree program and credits you need for the major, general education and/or electives.

Majors that have participated include:
International Studies o Justice and Peace Studies o Political Science o Spanish

Registration
To participate in CILA, students will be registered at St. Thomas for 300 - Study Abroad.

This is done by the International Education Center, not by the student via MURPHY.

Contacts on Campus
Campus Representative:
Cris Toffolo, (visited South American Urban Semester Fall 1999)
651/962-5724, [email protected]
Can answer questions about the program and credit distribution
Signature required on application

Study Abroad/Off-Campus Study:
Ann Hubbard, International Education Center, 44 N. Cleveland
651/964-6450, [email protected]
Provides information about St. Thomas requirements and procedures for off-campus study
Must see all students planning to study off-campus
Signature required on application

Faculty Familiar with the program:
Steve Hoffman, Political Science (visited EECLA program Spring 2001)
651/962-5723, [email protected]
Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer (visited GPDC Fall 2003)
651/962-5336, [email protected]

Campus Deadlines
Students planning to enroll in CILA fall semester must submit application to the St. Thomas International Education Center before March 15.

HECUA Deadline
Applications for CILA are due in the HECUA office by March 15. Early application is encouraged, as the programs may fill before the deadline. Applications are reviewed as they are received. Late applications are considered on a space available basis.

March 2004