Experiential Learning in Medical Anthropology

3 ch (3C) (W) (EL) · Undergraduate

Learn hands-on, experiential skills in medical anthropology for application in real world settings. Learn relevant skills related to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) methods in medical anthropology and public health, policy development and implementation science, qualitative methods using NVivo and other related software packages, and working directly with community partners in New Brunswick for real-time applications of medical anthropology. Receive basic training and exposure to solving issues for community stakeholders through engagement with community organizations. Provides an opportunity to work with Public Health, Horizon Health, and other community partners in New Brunswick. Through project reports, learn to communicate proposed solutions to community problems and develop skills in capacity development and sustainability at the community level.