This is a 6 or 7 credit program. Students will be advised by the Program Coordinator
on the appropriate registration to work towards satisfying their SBU degree requirement.
Non-SBU students will be given course syllabi for approval on their home campus.
Graduate credit for independent research is available for this program upon request.
ANT 311 Immersion in Another Culture: Lectures, texts, and films consider ecology, history, social change, language, cultural
systems, and social arrangements toward providing students with a comprehensive understanding
of another cultural system. Through this course, students work together to develop
a community outreach project (3 credits, SBS+).
ANT 487 Research (BIO 484, ENS 487, EHM 487, SUS 487 upon request): Students work with program faculty to develop a research topic based on their interests
and academic needs. A sample topic list can be provided upon request. (3 credits,
EXP+).
HNC/HNI 389 Cultural Immersion (For pre-nursing students only): This seminar course will provide the student with an interprofessional perspective
of global health. A specific world area will be studied in detail with emphasis on
contemporary problems that affect health considering the ecology, history, language,
cultural systems, and social arrangements. Cross-cultural learning opportunities,
both domestic and abroad, will engage students in reflection on the interconnections,
interdependence and inequalities they encounter during this experience. Through this
course, students work together to develop a community outreach project. School of
Nursing permission is required (3 credits).
HNC/HNI 489 Global Immersion (For Nursing students only): The focus of this course is to expand, deepen, or enrich nursing practice relevant
to global aggregates, families and communities. Learning opportunities will promote
integration of competencies, leadership and practice inquiry within the context of
a global experience. Cross-cultural learning experiences will provide opportunities
for student reflection on the interconnections, interdependence and inequalities they
encounter during these experiences. Emphasis will be placed on interprofessional collaboration
within an internal environment. School of Nursing permission is required. Variable
credit course (0-6 credits).
SUS 405 Environmental Sustainability in Tanzania: In this course we focus on environmental issues in Tanzania as a sample of the developing
world, with emphasis on - present condition and future prospects. We examine how climate
technology development, and agriculture affect the environment. Also, environmental
world and national policies (including Sustainable Development Goals) impacts on poverty
reduction, natural resources, health and economic growth are discussed (3 credits,
ESI)
Graduate students may sign up for EHM 560:
EHM 360 Sustainability and Travel Abroad (3 credits) Same description as SBC 325 and cannot be taken together with SBC 325)
Optional Internship
Students earn 1 credit at the undergraduate or graduate level. OPTIONAL.This program provides students the option of a 5-day extension for 1 internship credit.
This portion of the program is made up of two parts, Shadowing at a Hospital through
peer mentorship with the Hospital's Nursing School students.
The community outreach and education programming changes each year based on both student
interests as well as the need in the community where they will be staying for a portion
of the program. In years past, our community projects have focused on hand-washing
education for children, dental care, feminine health, mental health awareness and
good self-image, fitness and overall wellness. Students will develop workshops and
interactive programming for the people of the immediate community.
The shadowing portion of the internship program takes place at a hospital. Working
in conjunction with the Hospital's Nursing School, students team up with their peers
in learning about healthcare, governments role in subsidizing health costs and complete
rotations through the various units of the hospital. The exposure to various units
helps students to understand the operations of a hospital as well as learn about pre-natal,
child, adult and terminal care.
