Global Health and Arts for Change Field Study

3.00 credits · Undergraduate

Students will spend approximately four weeks in Malawi, a Southern African country, where they will interact with health care providers and community members in rural and urban areas to gain firsthand knowledge and understanding of the social, political, human rights, cultural and economic influences that contribute to the health status of Malawian citizens. Students will assist with the development and implementation of arts-based primary health care strategies to address these health concerns. Students will also have the opportunity to reflect on their roles and responsibilities related to global citizenship.