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Refugees, Health, and Humanitarian Action

About this Program

Get a firsthand look at humanitarian action in Jordan and Switzerland. Jordan provides a unique opportunity to explore humanitarian response in various sectors including health, protection, food and water, and sanitation. In Amman, you’ll learn about protection status and policies and health and psychosocial interventions to improve the wellbeing of displaced populations. In Geneva, a hub for UN agencies and international aid organizations, you will explore the international humanitarian architecture and global coordination mechanism, as well as contrasting integration and identity challenges of asylum seekers in Jordan and Switzerland.

Housing

  • Housing is included
    • Homestay

Program Dates

  • Fall Semester: early September to mid-December
  • Spring Semester: early-February to mid-May

Application Steps

  1. Complete Module I of Global Engagement with Education Abroad Canvas course, including Education Abroad 101 and attending a Planning Meeting with your Education Advisor.
  2. Complete the SU-Sponsored/SU-Exchange Program Application in Module II of the Canvas course by February 1 for selected program.

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Scholarships

The following are scholarships that are associated with this particular program. Scholarship application dates can vary, please check accordingly.

Credits

  • Credit Range: 16
  • Credit System: U.S. Semester Credits
  • Credit Conversion Rate: 1 U.S. Semester Credit = 1.5 SU Quarter Credits
  • Quarter Range: 24
  • Credit Per Course: 3, 4, or 6
  • Average Courseload: 5

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