Academic Credit

ACIS is not a degree-granting institution, but its trips are recognized for academic credit by high schools and colleges across the U.S.

Several of ACIS' cooperating institutions grant college credit to high school students if they qualify (see below). All credit is given by the accredited institution, not by ACIS directly. Arrangements for credit must be made with the institution well before departure (six weeks minimum).

Cooperating Institutions

1. Local High School: High-school credit is granted at the discretion of the individual school according to the local policy on out-of-school study. Contact the appropriate administrator.

2. Undergraduate or Graduate Credit: California State University, Sacramento (CSUS). Earn one credit per week of travel (up to four units of post-baccalaureate and up to six units of undergraduate credit). For adults and high-school students. $165 per credit unit (subject to change). Applicants are required to pre-plan their program of study and submit a written proposal for approval approximately six weeks prior to departure.

   Contact: Deborah Hansen
   CSUS College of Continuing Education
   3000 State University Drive East
   Sacramento, CA 95819-6103
   Tel: (916) 278-4554
   Fax: (916) 278-5910
   Email: deborah.hansen@csus.edu
   Web: http://www.cce.csus.edu/programs/travelstudy.htm

3. Undergraduate Credit: National Park Community College . Earn credit for history studies. Available to high school students and adults. Tuition ranges from $53 to $127 per credit hour, depending on residency status. There is a $25 registration fee, and a $3 per credit hour (up to $45) technology fee.

   Contact: Dr. Gordon Watts
   Executive Vice President
   National Park Community College
   101 College Drive
   Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
   Tel: (501) 760-4212 (Direct line to Melba Lancaster, Administrative Assistant to Dr. Watts)
   Web: http://www.npcc.edu

4. Other institutions by individual arrangement

Credit Procedures

Different institutions have slightly varying procedures, but almost all require these two steps:

1. Prepare a Study Proposal: Before you leave, listing the topics to be explored on the trip and the learning activities planned.

2. Write up a Project Report: Upon your return, to include observations, reflections, and cultural comparisons. Often this report consists of an Academic Log kept during the trip, with conclusions written after your return.