Internships
Internships are required for the Urban and Regional Studies Program.
Mankato Ghana Study Abroad Program 
This is a two week intensive field study in Ghana and is available to faculty, alumni, graduate and undergraduate students.
REGISTRATION TO BE OPENED FALL 2020
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
URBS 481/581-Section 3: Ghana Field Studies (2-3 credits).
This study tour is available to faculty, alumni, graduate and undergraduate students. All must register for at least one credit. This is a two week intensive field study in Ghana.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
This program offers students the chance to:
- Experience different cultural/groups in Ghana and how they relate to the environment;
- Experience urban innovations and problems firsthand in four cities, Accra, Kumasi, Cape Coast and Sekondi-Takoradi;
- Develop knowledge and understanding of the Ghanaian “worldview” and its influence on the environmental challenges and adaptive strategies used by different cultural groups in Ghana; and
- Enrich their cross-cultural experience in our “global village”
GRADING: Grading will be on a “Pass/No pass” basis
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
- See travel itinerary (this is the 2012 itinerary - keep watching for updates, although will be very similar)
- Preparation to teach at High School
- Maintain travel journal including pictures
- Final presentation representing a culmination of learning experiences to College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at a date to be determined
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Raymond Asomani-Boateng
Program Director
Urban and Regional Studies Institute
106B Morris Hall
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Tel: (507) 389 5030
Fax: (507) 389 6377
Email: raymond.asomani-boateng@mnsu.edu
Dr. Miriam H. Porter
Urban and Regional Studies Institute
Morris Hall 106E
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Tel: (507) 389 5032
Fax: (507) 389 6377
Email: miriam.porter@mnsu.edu
Office of International Programs
238 Centennial Student Union
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Tel: (507) 389 6669
Fax: (507) 389 2790
Students of Urban and Regional Studies Institute 
Students of Urban and Regional Studies Institute (SURSI) Club is a student run club for those who are in the Urban Studies program, or are interested in the field.
The mission of SURSI is to provide graduate and undergraduate students interested and concerned with the urban environment with: a forum for discussion, opportunities to develop Leadership Skills and Professional Experience, and Networking and Social Opportunities
For more information, please visit or check out the SURSI, Minnesota State University Mankato Facebook page.
