Education and Health Sciences

Registration Has Ended.

Subscribe to the Education Abroad newsletter to stay up to date with program offerings.

Caregiving in a Crisis: Humanitarian Aid in Luxembourg and Geneva

Comparing U.S. and European Schools

Panoramic view of Geneva Switzerland at night

Examine the priorities and challenges of international humanitarian aid through visits with NGOs and leaders in global health in Luxembourg and Switzerland.

Courses

NSG 399

This program is not currently accepting applications.

Belgian buildings and street

Gain a global perspective of education that will inform your future teaching career! This program provides a unique opportunity to explore the culture and education system of Belgium, with day trips to France, Germany, and The Netherlands.

Courses

EDT 455

This program is not currently accepting applications.

Discover Outdoor Leadership in New Zealand

European Perspectives on Support for Children, Families, and Communities

Explore New Zealand's South Island. Picture yourself paddling your sea kayak through seal colonies off Abel Tasman, and backpacking through beautiful forests and mountains! This course will provide you with an opportunity to challenge and expand your traditional views of leadership and education.

Courses

EDT 485 (6 credits)

This program is no longer accepting applications.

Immerse yourself in the day-to-day lives of diverse families and communities in Luxembourg, one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse countries in the EU. Learn about building community partnerships through service learning in agencies that serve children and their families. The course will culminate with a study tour to Munich, Germany.

Courses

FSW 481/581 (3 credits)
FSW 499R/599R (3 credits)

This program is no longer accepting applications.

Health in The Gambia

Life at Altitude

Evening view of a city in The Gambia

Visit a variety of health related organizations, including the US Embassy, Peace Corps, Hospitals (large and small), Gambia Museum, World Health Organization, St. John’s School for the Deaf, among others and observe first hand about individual and public health in a developing country. The class will also visit local markets and experience the day to day life experiences of many Gambians.

Courses

KNH 402 (3 credits)
KNH 453 (3 credits)

Students will trek in the mountains in the Himalayas and learn about life at altitude by experiencing the local diet, traveling with local Sherpa, learning about their religion, and way of life. Weather permitting, we will see several of the world's 8000+ meter peaks including Mt Everest. We will also visit and tour the cities of Kathmandu and Pokhara.

Courses

KNH 481 (6 credits)
OR
KNH 402 (3 credits)
KNH 499 (3 credits)

This program is no longer accepting applications.