NURS316 — Holistic Approaches to Child and Family Welfare, Social Justice, Healthcare, and Education in the Caribbean
NURS 316 - Holistic Approaches to Child and Family Welfare, Social Justice, Healthcare, and Education in the Caribbean NURS 316 - Holistic Approaches to Child and Family Welfare, Social Justice, Healthcare, and Education in the Caribbean (3 credits) Meets GOAL 8. This 3-credit faculty-led study away program will use a trans-cultural approach to learn about child welfare systems, with an emphasis on human rights, social justice and health systems in a Caribbean country. Trans-cultural understanding studies the values, beliefs and practices of groups of similar or different cultures. This international course will focus on health care delivery and educational systems and the factors that influence the effectiveness of those systems. Students will have the opportunity to work in interprofessional teams to visit various types of healthcare, educational and human service institutions; provide health teaching; and perform service work. There will be an emphasis on resiliency and protective factors within individuals, families, and communities. In addition, the students will explore the role of history, economics, politics, religion, culture and social conditions as they frame contemporary issues surrounding health and education. Grade or P/NC. as part of travel study program. Course Registration