Description

The School of Human Evolution and Social Change at Arizona State Univeristy is excited to announce a unique Community Health and Medical Anthropology Field School in Guatemala for summer 2011. Led by one of our school's top medical anthropologists, Jonathan Maupin brings with him extensive research experience focusing on issues of community participation in health programs, variation in illness concepts and cultural competency among the Kaqchikel Maya in Guatemala, Purépecha groups in Western Mexico and Hispanic migrants in the U.S.

The program is suitable for undergraduate students at any level, as no specific background in any of these fields is assumed. Courses fulfill the General Studies and Science and Society requirements, and prerequisites are usually waived. Graduate students also can be accommodated with graduate course credit. Students must enroll in 6 credits.

Highlights

Students chosen for this field school will spend a total of 5 weeks (35 days) in 2 different cities: Antigua and Acatenango. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience in which students will get to learn about indigenous healthcare by making site visits with healthcare providers and conducting interviews in rural communities with Mayan midwives and community health workers and will also assist in data entry and analysis. The program will include trips to several health clinics in the region, as well as archaeological and environmental sites. Students will have some free time to sightsee and take short day trips on their own, but extended travel is encouraged before or after the program dates.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

• Environmental Risk
• Field-study
• Health Sciences
• Public Health
• Sociology
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

2011 cost was USD 1,875(subject to change)

Program Fees Include:

The 2011 program fee for the Guatemala program was USD1,875 (2012 program fee TBD soon). The fee will include all accommodations, excursions, activities, program-related transportation and most meals. The fee will not include ASU tuition for 6 credit hours, international airfare (approximately USD875), incidentals and remaining meals.

Experience Required

yes

Students must be at least 18 years of age, have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) and be in good standing with their home institution. Non-ASU students must provide a recent transcript with their applications. Students with a GPA below 2.5 or in poor standing for any other reason are required to submit two letters of recommendation (preferably from current professors) with their application, in support of their suitability as applicants. Students will also have to prove proficiency in Spanish before being accepted; however, we may allow conditional acceptance for students with minimal Spanish language ability. In addition, students will be required to fill out a supplemental application with short answers and provide one academic reference.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 2-6

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• In-Person Interview Required
• Letters of Reference
• Phone/Video Interview
• Written Application