HLTH 6016 - Study Abroad

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Utah Tech University

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Healthcare Study Abroad is an enriching three-credit-hour course that offers MHA students a unique and immersive learning experience in Uganda. Over 14 weeks, students will embark on a month-long journey to Uganda, where they will actively engage in community-based participant research, focusing on addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) in the context of refugee camps. This transformative course aims to introduce students to the challenges and opportunities in a diverse healthcare setting while fostering cross-cultural understanding and capacity building. Through meaningful activities, participants will conduct research, collaborate with local communities, and contribute to initiatives that empower healthcare outcomes and resilience in Uganda's refugee camps. Upon completion of the in-country experience, students will synthesize their findings into a final project, reflecting on their discoveries and insights gained during this transformative study abroad opportunity. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course students will: 1. Consider the significance of participant-based research and SDOH in healthcare. 2. Collaborate with local healthcare professionals and organizations to build capacity. 3. Express personal growth and cultural awareness gained. Prerequisites: Admission to the Masters of Healthcare Administration. SU

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3.00

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

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Semester

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