Travel course to
Fiji
Psychology of Civic Engagement
(PSY 233)
March 14 - 22, 2009
This course will introduce students to the application of psychology to civic engagement,
community service, and other applied areas. Students are required to critique, analyze,
and integrate civic engagement issues raised in the text, class discussions, presentations,
and the real world to gain an understanding of contemporary issues from the psychological
perspective of civic engagement. The time spent in Fiji will reinforce what students learn in
the classroom and immerse them in a different culture; where pro-social behavior is
encouraged. Students will become familiar with various community/pro-social agencies
within Fiji and the United States. The goals of the trip will be to allow students to apply what
they have learned about civic engagement psychology to real life applications and to give
them an opportunity to observe and interact with people from a different cultural viewpoint.
We will engage in Psychology lectures at the University of the South Pacific, as well as,
take part in many traditional Fijian activities.
Prerequisite: None - Satisfied AOK 1 Core Requirement
Credits: 3 credits – (class meets: Tuesdays 6:00 – 8:00 pm)
Professors: Christopher Walther, cwalther@pace.edu
Travel Cost: Approximately $3,100 includes airfare, hotel, some meals and all
excursions. Your non-refundable $500 confirmation deposit is due by December 1, 2008.
Final payment is due before February 1, 2009. Payments can be made at the Study
Abroad Office.
REGISTER EARLY!
www.pace.edu/studyabroad
Office of Study Abroad
New York City- One Pace Plaza, W207 -212.346.1368
Pleasantville – Kessel Student Center – 914.773.3447
