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Earn College Credit

Earn college credit for your EF Gap Year experience through our partnership with Southern New Hampshire University

SNHU offers courses that will complement your program modules and enhance your immersive international experience. These courses are a wonderful way for students to embrace their EF Gap with an academic lens, and the learning objectives of your travels will form the basis for the coursework you complete.

EF Gap Year program students can earn up to 15 college credits; Semester and Short-Term program students can earn up to 12 credits, depending on the program.

3.0 Credits

SNHU Course:
Language & Cultural Fluency

Learn a language in the city of your choice. Improve your verbal and written skills through authentic immersion. Discover the many ways in which culture and customs are influenced by language.

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3.0 Credits

SNHU Course:
Civil Service in Modern Society

See the impact of service learning projects in local communities through firsthand experience with a range of organizations leading the way in defining global citizenship and meaningful service.

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3.0 Credits

SNHU Course:
Fundamentals of Global Enterprise

Develop a greater understanding of global business practices with an internship in your career field at an organization abroad. Reflect on the daily tasks, projects, and responsibilities of your role in a global enterprise.

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6.0 CREDITS

Developing Global Competence Through Cultural Exploration

Expand your global thinking and increase cultural competence through coursework that challenges your global perspective, growth mindset, and personal development. Reflect on your journey as a traveler and cultural explorer, research various topics with reference to countries’ systems and local customs, and take next steps with an inspired project.

This 6-credit course is available to students on all EF Gap programs, pairing with our Guided Exploration module.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Earning college credit during your EF Gap experience comes with a lot of questions; we’ve answered the ones we get most often. If you have additional inquiries, please reach out to one of our expert EF Gap Year Consultants.

What is the registration deadline?

Students who wish to incorporate SNHU courses as part of their EF Gap program must inform their Gap Year Advisor when enrolling. There are three course enrollment terms each year: Fall, Spring, and Summer.

Please ask your Gap Year Advisor about the specific dates pertaining to your program.

How long are the courses?

Each course term is 16 weeks long from start date to final date of the term. Your EF Gap program will overlap with some part of this 16-week term, and you will need to follow all deadlines communicated to you by SNHU and your course instructor to ensure your successful completion of the course.

Will these credits transfer to my home university?

How external courses transfer is entirely dependent on the home university’s policies. We suggest you check with the office of the registrar at your home university to determine if and how the credits will transfer.

When during my EF Gap Program do I complete my SNHU coursework

The SNHU coursework is in addition to the organized activities and excursions built into your EF Gap program. Your assignments will build directly upon your gap experiences.

You will complete SNHU coursework during the corresponding program modules, usually during free days, evenings, and weekends off. You will have to complete one brief introduction assignment during the first week of your course enrollment term.

Other than that, you can schedule your coursework based on your own schedule; typically students complete their final project shortly after their module or soon after returning home.

Which courses are available on each program?

EF Gap Year
• Developing Global Competence through Cultural Exploration (6-credits)
• Civil Service in Modern Society (3-credits)
• Fundamentals of Global Enterprise (3-credits)
• Language & Cultural Fluency (3-credits)

Semester Programs:

The Explorer
• Developing Global Competence through Cultural Exploration (6-credits)
• Civil Service in Modern Society (3-credits)
• Language & Cultural Fluency (3-credits)

The Entrepreneur
• Developing Global Competence through Cultural Exploration (6-credits)
• Fundamentals of Global Enterprise (3-credits)

The Voyager
• Developing Global Competence through Cultural Exploration (6-credits)
• Civil Service in Modern Society (3-credits)

The Pathfinder
• Developing Global Competence through Cultural Exploration (6-credits)

The Changemaker
• Developing Global Competence through Cultural Exploration (6-credits)
• Civil Service in Modern Society (3-credits)

Short-Term Programs:

European Discovery
• Developing Global Competence through Cultural Exploration (6-credits)

Sustainable Development in Costa Rica
• Developing Global Competence through Cultural Exploration (6-credits)
• Civil Service in Modern Society (3-credits)

Global Business in London
• Developing Global Competence through Cultural Exploration (6-credits)
• 3-credit Hult course included in program fee

How much do these courses cost?

All 3-credit courses cost $400 and the 6-credit course is $800. These charges are in addition to the overall program price; you’ll gain college credits and a leveled-up EF Gap experience through coursework that complements and enriches our experiential education programs.

During my gap, I photographed strangers on the streets of three different continents. I talked to local people, asking their opinions or their stories, and taking a portrait to document the exchange. Southern New Hampshire University gave me a safe space to develop my project, from rough drafts to final edits. Their support gave me the confidence to complete this study and share it with the world. This project is the highlight of my travels.

Samantha D. EF Gap Year Class of 2019

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