Description

This program prepares students to work effectively with diverse and vulnerable populations in international disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, toxic exposures, and other environmental crisis scenarios. Specific emphasis is placed on the need for social workers who are deployed abroad for international disaster relief work to have the skills to identify and advocate for diverse and vulnerable populations in disaster preparation, planning, recovery and mitigation.

Eligibility
This program is open to students majoring in Social Work or International Affairs, as well as students from Florida State and other Universities who have an academic interest in this topic. Courses on this program have been approved to count toward the International Affairs program.

Housing
Students will be housed in shared accommodations.

Highlights

The first three weeks of this 'hybri'd program are taught in Durban, South Africa. Visits to non-governmental organizations such as the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and other agencies are planned. While in Durban, students will use the city to examine social work roles and responsibilities in relation to transnational work with immigrants in disaster relief and recovery. Durban - South Africa's second largest city and the continent's largest port - is blessed with the beautiful beaches of the Golden Mile, balmy weather year-round, and the country's most multi-cultural population. In addition to academic field trips, the program includes an overnight safari trip on which students will see a variety of big game, like giraffes, elephants and rhinos.

An additional three weeks of this program are taught online when students return to the United States.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Social Work

Cost in US$:

USD 4995 (3 weeks)

Program Fees Include:

All registration and instructional costs for up to 3 undergraduate or graduate credit hours(students needing 6 credit hours to qualify for financial aid should contact the International Programs office); housing; some meals, program cultural activities; health insurance; international student ID card; full-time academic and administrative support; T-shirt.

The fee does not include round-trip international airfare; passport; books and supplies; university assessed per credit hour technology fee; personal travel/activity/spending money.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Scholarships are Available

Please inquire for more details.

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Physical Exam/Health Records

Typically The Application Process Time is

7 business days

The Florida State University International Programs's Mission Statement

The Florida State University International Programs is committed to providing a quality international learning environment where students are challenged to be learners, leaders, achievers and contributors within a global community. In the twenty-first century students must be able to understand and perceive global change, and we are dedicated to exposing them to international cultures, lifestyles and languages.

Year Founded

1957