Spring Semester Programs

Students are required to maintain full-time student status during their programs, including:

• Cross-Cultural Leadership required when minimum enrollment met
  • (45 contact hours/3 semester credits; taught by Veritas professor)
• International Missions/Service-Learning Practicum required
  • (1-3 semester credits; facilitated by Veritas Mission Mentor)
• Other courses at the UNISUL to maintain full-time student status

Participation in Veritas courses is required in order to enhance the Veritas experience.

Cross-Cultural Leadership (3 credits)

This course examines the impact of culture on concepts of leadership, values, expectations, and patterns of communication to demonstrate the importance of leading with cultural sensitivity and to assist students in developing their own strategies for effectively communicating and negotiating with individuals from varied cultures; especially when it relates to a cross-cultural ministry perspective. Study is also devoted to the development and current conditions of minority/majority relations through the study of socio-political and economic causes; consequences of prejudice and discrimination; stereotypes and realities. This course is taught online, using WebEx video conferencing software and a dedicated tech-ready distance learning classroom. Students from three different Veritas programs in Argentina, Brazil, and Peru all log into the virtual class, led by a dynamic and enthusiastic professor located in the United States. The online platform enables course materials and discussions to encompass multicultural views and experiences, giving participants enhanced cross-cultural perspectives and increased global awareness. (Download syllabus here)

*This course only runs if the minimum enrollment is met.  Check with your program manager to confirm.

International Missions/Service-learning practicum (1-3 credits)

The practicum will enrich the program and mission experience through reflection assignments, research, and journaling. Participation is required in order to enhance the mission experience. Students will receive one credit upon completing the assignments and service participation. Students may elect to submit a log of hours for up to two additional credits. (Download syllabus here).

Courses at the Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina (UNISUL)