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Summer Short Courses
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Identification, intervention, and coordination of care for the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC): May 11th – May 29th | 3 Units
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Interdisciplinary theory and methods for prevention of exploitation and family strengthening: June 1st – June 19th | 3 Units
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Rehabilitation, reintegration, and psychotherapeutic interventions for victims of human trafficking: June 22nd – July 10th | 3 Units
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Implementation of orphan care systems and programs in low- and middle-income countries: July 13th – July 31st | 3 Units
Fall Semester Courses
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Identification, intervention, and coordination of care for the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC): 4 Units
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Interdisciplinary theory and methods for prevention of exploitation and family strengthening: 4 Units
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Rehabilitation, reintegration, and psychotherapeutic interventions for victims of human trafficking: 4 Units
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Implementation of orphan care systems and programs in low- and middle-income countries: 4 Units
Summer Short Courses
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Identification, intervention, and coordination of care for the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC): May 11th – May 29th | 3 Units
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Interdisciplinary theory and methods for prevention of exploitation and family strengthening: June 1st – June 19th | 3 Units
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Rehabilitation, reintegration, and psychotherapeutic interventions for victims of human trafficking: June 22nd – July 10th | 3 Units
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Implementation of orphan care systems and programs in low- and middle-income countries: July 13th – July 31st | 3 Units
Fall Semester Courses
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Identification, intervention, and coordination of care for the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC): 4 Units
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Interdisciplinary theory and methods for prevention of exploitation and family strengthening: 4 Units
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Rehabilitation, reintegration, and psychotherapeutic interventions for victims of human trafficking: 4 Units
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Implementation of orphan care systems and programs in low- and middle-income countries: 4 Units
Global Studies Experiential Internship (GSEI)
We equip future leaders with the skills, knowledge, and tools to implement effective and sustainable solutions to community strengthening, modern slavery, and child protection.
EMBARK on a life-changing journey to transform communities around the world.
What is a Global Studies Experiential Internship?
Global Studies Experiential Internship (GSEI) is a project-based internship in which students work collaboratively to solve real-world challenges in the areas of community strengthening, child protection, human trafficking, and the commercial sexual exploitation of children.
Program elements include up to 4 St. James Research Centre (SJRC) courses (credit optional), collaborative project design, mentorship and guidance, reflection and journaling, group discussions, evaluation, community engagement, personal development, final presentations, and post-program support.
The 5 month GSEI programme is located at our training centre in Falkirk, Scotland. Upon completion, additional internship opportunities may be available with a Global Family partner around the world.
Applications are received on a rolling basis.
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Part 1: Scotland
In the first five months of the GSEI programme, interns work collaboratively at our training centre in Falkirk, Scotland to solve real-world challenges in the areas of community strengthening, child protection, human trafficking, and the commercial sexual exploitation of children. Interns will also take up to 4 available SJRC courses (credit optional; US accredited transcript fee is GBP 30 per course).
St. James Research Centre is located in Falkirk, Scotland. The centre is located a short walking distance away from shopping, groceries, gyms, a movie theatre, and a train station with easy access to Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Falkirk
Falkirk and the surrounding area is bursting with brilliant contrasts. The area boasts some outstanding attractions, including The Kelpies, The Helix, The Falkirk Wheel, Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway, the Antonine Wall, and The John Muir Way.
Falkirk is centrally located and less than a 30 minute train ride to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stirling. Falkirk itself is full of character, local restaurants, well known attractions and tourist sites in Scotland.
Part 2: Global Family International
After your internship in Scotland, you may choose to work in one of Global Family's international programme locations. You will work in one of Global Family's model countries with a team of local professionals, researchers, and practitioners. We will work with you to identify your skills and goals, and to place you in a location that matches your previous and desired experience.
Start Dates
Interns may choose from the following internship dates:
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August 8th - Dec 15th 2023
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January 23rd - June 7th 2024
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July 30th - December 13th 2024
Housing
SJRC provides hostel style accommodation with a shared room, kitchen, and living areas, right in our centre! Housing at SJRC costs GBP 100/week.
Programme Elements
The programme includes:
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Up to (4) accredited courses offered at SJRC
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Monthly cultural outing
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Collaborative project design
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Individual mentorship and guidance
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Reflection, journaling, and personal development
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Group discussions, sharing, and final presentations
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Evaluation, assessment, and post-program support
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Community engagement
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For interns who want to raise funds for their experience, a personalized crowd-funding page on DirectGood.org, which provides tax-deductible receipts to donors in the United States, will be created
