A critical element of the Global Health Minor is an approved field experience in which students live and work abroad in a resource-poor setting. The purpose of the field experience requirement
is to challenge students to apply their classroom learning to a field setting and to deepen their understanding of the health problems that disproportionately affect the resource-poor. At least of eight weeks of active engagement in a health-related field is required. The experience may be a full-time academic study abroad program involving coursework that counts for credit toward their degree, a summer internship, a volunteer service project, or work experience. The field experience must be completed after taking NS 2600 - Introduction to Global Health. Students must have their field experiences approved ahead of time by discussing their ideas in person with the Global Health Program Coordinator and submitting a formal field experience proposal at least four weeks prior to departure. Here are some important links to guide your process:
This year, students fulfilling their overseas field experience during the summer are required to attend a Health & Safety Seminar in the early spring. During these sessions, students will hear from fellow classmates about their experiences and learn about important health and safety issues. Time and location TBD.
