World Learning / SIT
International Honors Programs are offered in affiliation with SIT, the accredited higher education program of World Learning. Programs are operated entirely by IHP, but accredited through SIT.
World Learning is a 75-year-old nonprofit organization that operates experiential education and community-driven development projects in more than 70 countries. SIT offers graduate and professional education and youth programs, as well as SIT Study Abroad undergraduate semester and summer programs in more than 40 countries, including many developing countries. Each year nearly 2,000 students from more than 225 colleges and universities pursue a rigorous integration of classroom and field-based learning focused on critical global issues. Components include a homestay, academic seminar, field study seminar, a month-long Independent Study Project, and, in most programs, language study.
World Learning also offers summer programs for high school students through The Experiment in International Living and international development programs working around the world with government sector and private donors to address priorities in civil society and governance, education, children-at-risk, HIV/AIDS, capacity building and visitor exchange.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Since its inception in 1932, the Department of Urban Studies and Planning at MIT provides for the education of practitioners and scholars in various fields of planning. The emphasis is not only on the breadth of planning skills, but also a specialized competence in one or more of the areas of specialization. MIT is a partner with the IHP Cities in the 21st Century programs.
Students who successfully complete IHP receive academic credit and a transcript from SIT, the accredited higher education program of World Learning.
Prior to departure, IHP students may need to petition their universities for permission to receive academic credit at their home institution for the successful completion of the IHP courses. Traditionally, undergraduate credit is granted. The International Honors Program offers a full course load of 16 credits per semester or 32 credits per academic year. Classes generally meet five days per week. Methods of evaluation include written and oral exercises, essays and term papers, reports on fieldwork, and discussions.
World Learning’s academic programs offered through SIT (formerly School for International Training), are accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the New England Association should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact: Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, 209 Burlington Road, Bedford, MA 01730-1433, call 781-271-0022, or e-mail: cihe@neasc.org.
World Learning / SIT
For more information about World Learning and SIT, please visit http://www.sit.edu/ or call toll free (877) 257-7751.
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