CIEE Summer Community Public Health - Santiago, Dominican Republic
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Program Terms • Summer Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) Subject Areas • Culture • Health Sciences • Health Services Administration • Spanish		Quick Look • Location: Santiago - Dominican Republic • Host Institution: Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestro (PUCMM) • Language of Instruction: Spanish • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview The goals of the Community Public Health summer program are to provide students with an introduction to basic healthcare issues in a Hispanic Caribbean context and to increase their Spanish language ability to an advanced level. This is achieved through advanced Spanish conversation and grammar classes, coursework focusing on pre-professional healthcare issues, a community health practicum, and a homestay. In addition, there are excursions throughout the island, work in an urban community service project, and a one-week stay in a semi rural health clinic. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  Recommended Credit 9 semester/15 quarter hours Eligibility - Overall GPA 2.75 - 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent - College-level coursework in public health recommended Housing/Accommodation • Homestay / Host Family - Dominican homestays - One-week stay at semi-rural clinic Program Costs Pricing for Summer 2009 programs will begin to be available on 12/15/08 on our website. Costs Include:  The CIEE fee for 2008 includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing and three meals per day, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, predeparture advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits. Financial Aid Yes. We have several scholarships that students can apply for. Contact CIEE for details. Dates Summer 7 weeks: early June - mid July Deadlines Summer - April 1 (Keep your eye on our website for deadline extensions) Contact CIEE 300 Fore Street Portland, ME 04101 USA Tel: 1-800-40-STUDY Fax: 207-553-4299 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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