- Rwanda
- South Africa
About Program
Embark on a transformative learning journey, exploring the complexities of mental health systems, policies, and interventions in diverse global settings.
Situated in Rwanda and South Africa, two countries with distinct mental health landscapes and evolving policies, the program blends academic study, field-based learning, and hands-on engagement with local mental health professionals, NGOs, and community organizations.
The program is delivered in a sequence that builds from theoretical understanding to practical, hands-on experience, using a variety of experiential and community-engaged learning elements.
In the process, you will develop the eight core competencies of global change leaders.
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Program Highlights
- Interdisciplinary learning: Explore mental health from clinical, psychological, public health, and policy perspectives through an integrated curriculum.
- Field-based insights: Engage with local mental health practitioners, policymakers, and community health workers, participating in clinical observations, field visits, and applied case studies.
- Community impact: Contribute to mental health awareness and intervention programs, working on projects that help strengthen local mental health systems and services.
Popular Programs
Embark on a transformative learning journey in Rwanda, exploring the complexities of mental health systems, policies, and interventions. This 8-week summer program blends academic study, field-based learning, and hands-on engagement with local mental health professionals, NGOs, and community organizations. Is consists of a Global Field Engagement Course and a Global Practicum (8 U.S. credits).
Embark on a transformative learning journey in South Africa, exploring the complexities of mental health systems, policies, and interventions. This 8-week summer program blends academic study, field-based learning, and hands-on engagement with local mental health professionals, NGOs, and community organizations. Is consists of a Global Field Engagement Course and a Global Practicum (8 U.S. credits).
