Courses:
For more information on the specific courses available, please visit:
http://www.scu.edu.au/admin/asu/index.html/
For the Student Handbook, please go to:
http://www.scu.edu.au/handbook
Credits:
Study abroad students usually take 4 courses as a full load while attending Southern Cross University. The actual work load can vary from unit to unit and from course to course. Lectures are the basis of teaching in most classes.
Curriculum:
Participants in the Brockport Southern Cross University Program will select (prior to departure) courses available to study abroad students at Southern Cross University. All instruction in the Brockport Southern Cross University Program is by Southern Cross University faculty. Participants in the Brockport Southern Cross University Program are examined in the same manner (and to the same standard) as their Australian counterparts and classmates. The majority of courses in which they will enroll are examined formally at the end of the semester and in order to be awarded credit, participants must take--and pass--the examination at the end of the study period in question.
Outdoor Education is a unique subject to study at Southern Cross University and is based on the concept of experiential learning. It introduces students to a variety of outdoor education activities making the best possible use of a number of spectacular national parks and wilderness areas that surround the University.
There are two or three "base camps" included in the subject. A four day introductory camp in a rugged granite belt National Park called "Girraween and Bald Rock" and a three day bushwalk and navigation camp in the wilderness rainforest of Nightcap and Border Ranges National Parks. There is also an optional expedition.
You learn how to navigate, are taught basic survival skills and are then sent out in small groups on overnight bushwalks. You will quickly learn the importance of teamwork and leadership skills as you meet the many challenges of the subject.
Additional activities include a Survival Course, Wilderness First Aid Certificate and Rock Climbing/Rappelling.
Outdoor Education meets the requirements of many different disciplines and therefore may be used to gain credit in a range of areas.
If you are seeking a truly unique study abroad experience you should consider participation in the University's special Indigenous and Cultural Studies Program. This program includes extensive travel during the semester to unique and wonderful Australian places such as Fraser Island, Cairns, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Jervis Bay, Forster and the outback town of Bourke. You can access the Indigenous and Cultural Studies link at: http://www.scu.edu.au/schools.gnibi/index.php. You can also go to: http://www.scu.edu.au/courses/units.php.
Special elements of the program include:
- Leadership: a leadership program runs throughout the semester culminating in a special community project.
- Wilderness program: this involves a 5 day program on a 35,000 acre property in outback NSW including joining experienced indigenous bushmen in building traditional shelters, gathering food, shaping and painting your own didgeridoo.
- Indigenous Communities: learn of a timeless spiritualism, unique customs, art and language.
- Health and Fitness: scuba diving certification, rappelling and surfing.
The schedule of units link can be found at: http://www.scu.edu.au/admin/asu. 'L' is for Lismore availabilities and 'TH' is for the Tweed Gold Coast availabilities.
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