During this month-long program, students live, study and work at the Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage which is located in the northern “Copperbelt” region of Zambia. Chimfunshi is 24,000 acres of remote African bush forest. The sanctuary is home to over 120 chimpanzees, a hippo, numerous monkeys, birds and approximately 300 Zambian residents. The center has “deluxe camping facilities”, solar power, sleeping cots, shower rooms (cold), pit toilets with shelters, a cooking area, barbecue pit, clean water and a large outside “Boma” for meetings and meals.

Three weeks will be spent at the Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage studying psychology or biology and performing community outreach activities. Students will also have the opportunity to visit the local town of Muchinshi and participate in outreach at their Women’s Center. In addition, students will also visit the famous Victoria Falls before returning to the United States.

Proposed Courses

Session 1 (Estimated Dates: May 15 - June 15, 2012)

• PSYC 480 Comparative Psychology in Zambia (3 credits)
• PSYC 440 Child Psychology in Zambia (3 credits)
• PSYC 280 Nurturing Reverence for Life (3 credits)
• BIOL 359 Field Studies in Biodiversity (4 credits)
• BIOL 159 Field Studies in Biodiversity (4 credits)
• ENVS 399 Special Topics: Conservation and Sustainable Development (3 credits)
• TESL 401 Theory and Practice of Language Teaching.(3 credits)

Session 2 (Estimated Dates: June 7 - July 8, 2012)

• PSYC 480 Comparative Psychology in Zambia (3 credits)
• PSYC 440 Child Psychology in Zambia (3 credits)
• PSYC 280 Nurturing Reverence for Life (3 credits)
• BIOL 359 Field Studies in Biodiversity (4 credits)
• BIOL 159 Field Studies in Biodiversity (4 credits)
• RELI 221 African Catholicism (3 credits)
• PHIL 448 Philosophy of Mind (3 credits)

To Apply:

• Early application is encouraged. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Program admits up to 15 students per group with priority given to current Psychology students. Non-psychology majors are highly encourage to apply as well.
• Operation of this program is subject to administrative approval and is dependent upon meeting the minimum enrollment.

Admission Requirements:
Gonzaga-in-Chimfunshi is open to all undergraduates who will have completed at least freshman year and meet the admission requirements listed below:

• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Two letters of recommendation
• Clearance forms
• Interview process

Application:

GU STUDENTS:

1. Application form (type directly into pdf and then print completed application)
2. $50 non-refundable study abroad application fee payable via CASHNet
3. Two (2) academic recommendations
4. Academic clearance online form
5. Student Life clearance online form
6. Return application to the Study Abroad office either in person (323 E Boone Ave) or by campus mail to AD Box 85.

NON-GONZAGA STUDENTS:

1. Application form (type directly into pdf and then print completed application)
2. $50 non-refundable application fee  payable via CASHNet
3. Two (2) academic recommendations
4. Program Approval form
5. Official transcripts' form all colleges/universities attended
6. Mail to: Study Abroad, Gonzaga University, Ad Box 85, 502 E Boone Ave, Spokane WA 99258-0085