Courses
COURSE OFFERINGS
While API’s standard credit conversion practice is to assign one U.S. semester credit for every 15 contact hours, most courses at RTC are worth 12 RTC credits. These credits are calculated as follows: 1 RTC credit equals 10 hours of study (consisting equally of in-class contact hours and self-study hours). This equates to a total of 120 hours per course, and 60 in-class contact hours, or 4 U.S. semester credits
Students typically take 3 academic courses and one internship for a total of 16 U.S. semester credits. Students will take 3-4 courses with Bhutanese students. Courses are worth 3-5 U.S. credits each, based on the total number of contact hours available (45-75).
API students will be required to take 2 courses from a SUBJECT AREA/MAJOR in the TERM in which they’re studying abroad (e.g. Economics, Environmental Studies, etc) in order to assure that the timetables line up and there are no schedule conflicts. They may then choose 1 course from another subject area.
This schedule will be rounded out with an internship module (which can be scheduled around the student’s coursework) or Dzongkha language course.
NOTE: Courses may be available and selection may change from semester to semester.
RTC Internship
API students are required to participate in a for-credit internship monitored by a Bhutanese faculty member at RTC. Students will be assessed based on weekly check-ins and reports from the student and internship supervisor, and a final project or paper. The internship is graded and will follow the same grading system as the rest of RTC credited courses. Internship placements may include working with local primary schools, NGOs, government organizations and other social and environmental agencies. Students should indicate their preferred area of placement during the application process, and provide a short essay explaining the type of work they are looking to do and how that will apply to their degree plan or future career ambitions. More information and guidance will be provided upon acceptance. This invaluable experience will allow students to not only learn about the policies of a developing nation but to give back to the host community while earning credits at the same time!
Recommended US semester credits: 3
RTC Course Catalog
While API’s standard credit conversion practice is to assign one U.S. semester credit for every 15 contact hours, most courses at RTC are worth 12 RTC credits. These credits are calculated as follows: 1 RTC credit equals 10 hours of study (consisting equally of in-class contact hours and self-study hours). This equates to a total of 120 hours per course, and 60 in-class contact hours, or 4 U.S. semester credits.
Students typically take 3 academic courses and one internship for a total of 16 U.S. semester credits. Students will take 3-4 courses with Bhutanese students. Courses are worth 3-5 U.S. credits each, based on the total number of contact hours available (45-75).
API students will be required to take 2 courses from a SUBJECT AREA/MAJOR in the TERM in which they’re studying abroad (e.g. Economics, Environmental Studies, etc) in order to assure that the timetables line up and there are no schedule conflicts. They may then choose 1 course from another subject area.
This schedule will be rounded out with an internship module (which can be scheduled around the student’s coursework).
NOTE: Courses may be available and selection may change from semester to semester.
RTC Course Catalog
RTC Internship
API students are required to participate in a for-credit internship monitored by a Bhutanese faculty member at RTC. Students will be assessed based on weekly check-ins and reports from the student and internship supervisor, and a final project or paper. The internship is graded and will follow the same grading system as the rest of RTC credited courses. Internship placements may include working with local primary schools, NGOs, government organizations and other social and environmental agencies. Students should indicate their preferred area of placement during the application process, and provide a short essay explaining the type of work they are looking to do and how that will apply to their degree plan or future career ambitions. More information and guidance will be provided upon acceptance. This invaluable experience will allow students to not only learn about the policies of a developing nation but to give back to the host community while earning credits at the same time!
Recommended US semester credits: 3
RTC Course Catalog
While API’s standard credit conversion practice is to assign one U.S. semester credit for every 15 contact hours, most courses at RTC are worth 12 RTC credits. These credits are calculated as follows: 1 RTC credit equals 10 hours of study (consisting equally of in-class contact hours and self-study hours). This equates to a total of 120 hours per course, and 60 in-class contact hours, or 4 U.S. semester credits.
Students typically take 3 academic courses and one internship for a total of 16 U.S. semester credits. Students will take 3-4 courses with Bhutanese students. Courses are worth 3-5 U.S. credits each, based on the total number of contact hours available (45-75).
API students will be required to take 2 courses from a SUBJECT AREA/MAJOR in the TERM in which they’re studying abroad (e.g. Economics, Environmental Studies, etc) in order to assure that the timetables line up and there are no schedule conflicts. They may then choose 1 course from another subject area.
This schedule will be rounded out with an internship module (which can be scheduled around the student’s coursework).
NOTE: Courses may be available and selection may change from semester to semester.
RTC Course Catalog
Highlights
Classes in English with Bhutanese students
- Internships available for credit
- Visa processing included
- International excursion included (round-trip flight from orientation to Bhutan included)