Finland
Travel to Finland and study with Laurea University students in multiple settings and activities from building multisensory spaces to learning cafes, participating in a nature-based workshop and the annual World Village Festival.
During study in Finland, Nazareth students will explore the impact of globalization on multicultural clients' wellbeing in order to examine their awareness of ethical knowledge, values, principles, legislation and recommendations in global social service policies.
Students will become acquainted with creative methods and client empowering communication as well as multicultural family work and mental health promotion and further develop innovative and future-oriented solutions for sustainable service design.
Sustainable Global Future focuses on the key issues related to current and global aspects of Social and Health Care development and best practices, based on such development goals as Agenda 2030. It promotes ethical and versatile dialogue between different students, cultures, organizations, and communities and puts theory into practice through lectures, workshops, individual and group assignments as well as attendance at the World Village Festival 2023.
This program will also include cultural and historical aspects, such as museum visits, as well as holistic care of individuals and families, providing cultural and interprofessional competencies and focusing on such values as social justice, holistic wellbeing, human dignity, client empowerment, and integrity.
Program Details
Travel Dates
There will be five classes held during Spring 2023 semester and travel to Finland will take place from May 15 - May 30, 2023.
Course Information
3 Credits - HHS 450 / 650 Sustainable Global Future
This 3 credit interprofessional course incorporates the program learning outcomes of Nursing, Public Health and Social Work and will provide students direct learning in classroom and the community using the Learning by Developing (LbD) pedagogical approach of Laurea University. Students will be able to gain expertise in multicultural and global social services and the best practices aimed at promoting multicultural clients' overall wellbeing and empowerment.
Health and human services models practiced in the United States are embedded in U.S. culture and social constructions. For today’s health and behavioral health practitioner, an understanding of global practice standards is critical. The influence of cultural understandings and the impact of those forces on individuals, families, organizations, the community and the wider societal context are integrated throughout the course.
Cost
Program Cost: $3,200
Included in Cost:
- All transportation
- Shared twin room with kitchenette
- Admission to museums
- Some meals
Not Included in Cost:
- Some meals
- Spending money
Payment Timeline
Payment #1: $650 due on Monday November 7th
Payment #2: $650 due on Monday December 5th
Payment #3: $500 due on Monday January 16th
Payment #4: $500 due on Monday February 13th
Payment #5: $500 due on Monday March 13th
Payment #6: $400 due on Monday April 10th
Payments can be made by check or money order (made out to "Nazareth University") or by cash to Kathy Hansen in the Center for International Education GAC Room 119.
Sources of Funding
SPARK-Eligible Students will receive the $1,500 grant.
Non-SPARK-Eligible Students will receive funding from CIE (Amount TBA)
Required Documents
- Current photocopy of passport (must be valid for 6 months from final date of program)
- A receipt to validate the passport application must be submitted on December 2nd, if applicable.
- Pre-Application Checklist
- Liability Form