Education and Health Sciences
Caregiving in a Crisis: Humanitarian Aid in Luxembourg and Geneva
Comparing U.S. and European Schools
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
Learn More: Caregiving in a Crisis
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
Discover Outdoor Leadership in New Zealand
European Perspectives on Support for Children, Families, and Communities
Explore New Zealand's South Island. Picture yourself 50-feet high climbing an ice wall of the world-famous Fox Glacier, 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)
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)
Health in The Gambia
Healthcare Delivery in Central America: Belize
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)
Experience first-hand the culture of Belize and its impact on community health while working alongside local physicians and healthcare workers and conducting community triage.
Courses
NSG 306 (3-6)
Life at Altitude
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)