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1 U n i v e r s i t y o f N e v a d a, R e n o S t u d y A b r o a d A d v i s e m e n t G u i d e H E A LT H S C I E N C E S H ow t o Us e Th i s G u i d e Be proactive and start planning early. This guide contains preapproved course listings for business and related fields. This guide, along with your Academic Advising Report and the USAC catalog, provides the tools you need to plan and apply for a program, ncluding information for each program site with courses available in your major. Involve your major/minor advisor as you choose a program and prepare for your time abroad so you do not prolong graduation. Course descriptions are available at usac.unr.edu. To p R e a s o n s t o S t u d y Ab ro a d You will: change your life grow as an individual exploree learn about yourself learn different perspectives make new friends find out what is beyond your borders be amazed by places and people of different values, beliefs, celebrations than your own This academic experience will enable you to: earn university credit learn a language (up to two years of foreign language in one semester) fulfill major and minor requirements supplement your major by selecting courses not offered here Wh at s t h e N ex t S t e p? 1. Meet with a study abroad peer advisor in the USAC office 2. Meet with your major/minor advisor to go over your long-term yourr Study Abroad Planning Sheet plans and your goals for study abroad 3. Consult the USAC catalog or website as you complete 4. Complete your application by the deadline 5. Apply for or renew your passport 6. Attend information sessions and workshops on topics suchh as financial aid, visas, and other useful information (ask the USAC office for more information). 7. Start packing! U ni ve r s i t y St u d i e s Ab ro a d Co n s o r t i u m ( U S AC ) Mail: Location: Virginia Street Gym #5 University Studies Abroad Consortium University of Nevada, Reno/0323 Toll-free: USAC (8722) Reno, NV General Line: Fax: Website: usac@unr.edu Updated 1/13/16

2 Wh e re Ca n I G o Wi t h U S AC / Nevada? Summer, semester, and yearlong programs are available in the following locations: Specialty Program Locations: Partnership Program Locations: Chile, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Australia, Denmark, England, Ghana, Ireland, England, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Israel, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Netherlands, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Thailand Norway, Scotland, Sweden, Turkey What s t h e D i f fe re n ce B e t we e n S p e c i a l t y a n d Pa r t n e r s h i p Pro g ra m s? Specialty Programs Receive UNR Credit Host university campus with USAC office and staff Program is essentially an extension campus of UNR Courses available in English and local language Intensive language study available as well as coursework in other subject areas Pre-approved course listings available USAC will assist in working with major/minor advisors Ca n I Af fo rd t o S t u d y Ab ro a d? Partnership Programs Receive transfer credit USAC is partnered with host university to assist both student and partner school abroad Student is enrolled directly at host university and as a study abroad student at UNR Courses available in English and local language Over 500 courses from Partner Universities are already pre-approved at Nevada USAC will assist in process of approving courses not yet pre-approved and in working with major/minor advisors Yes! Early planning for study abroad helps you make cost-effective program decisions, and it also helps you prepare your finances through savings, scholarships, and financial aid. Financial aid applies to study abroad and, in some cases, your eligibility will increase to cover additional expenses. The University of Nevada/USAC offer scholarships for study abroad. Stop by the USAC office to research scholarships and all your options or call H ow D o I D e c i d e? Students can study abroad any time during their education, though you might discover that there is an opportune time for you to fit it into your overall plans. The process of selecting a study abroad program is similar to selecting your major or minor: it s never too early to start planning. Give yourself time to research and talk to advisors and students who have studied abroad. Set some goals. There is not just one program site best-suited for a specific major. The best one for you depends on what you want. Prioritize your goals. Consider your long-term academic and professional goals, as well as your oncampus degree requirements. Investigate programs. Use the USAC catalog and website. Come to the office to speak to and brainstorm with a peer advisor. Consider short-term (summer) and long-term (semester or year) programs, or some combination of both! Give yourself time to investigate and plan for extra opportunities while you are abroad, including internships, field study courses, work study, and volunteer work. Talk to your major/minor advisor about your plans to study abroad. Many courses have already been approved for specific requirements; use the attached Academic Planning Sheet to get approval for your major-specific courses. Prepare academically. Many courses offered abroad are upper-division; you may need to take language or other prerequisites. Find out. Please keep in mind that study abroad will NOT delay graduation if you plan ahead. Instead, a recent analysis shows that UNR students on USAC programs graduate, on average, at the same rate as Honors students and significantly before their peers.

3 COURSES IN HEALTH SCIENCES USAC Course Credits University of Nevada Equivalent Costa Rica San Ramón Fall 2016 Global Environmental Health 3 CHS 427 Toxic Communities and Public Health Fall 2016 Women s Health 3 CHS 495 Special Problems in Public Health Spring 2017 Global Health 3 CHS 495 Special Problems in Public Health Spring 2017 Ghana Accra Women s Health: Global Health and Human Rights 3 CHS 495 Special Problems in Public Health Summer I 2016 Service Learning 1 SW 498 Special Problems Summer II 2016 Service Learning 1 SW 498 Special Problems Fall 2016 Service Learning 1-3 SW 498 Special Problems Spring 2017 Service Learning 1-3 SW 498 Special Problems India Bangalore Summer II 2016 Health Care Services 3 CHS 410R Seminar in Integrative Health Summer II 2016 Service Learning 1 SW 498 Special Problems Fall 2016 Service Learning 1 SW 498 Special Problems Winter 2017 Health Care Services 3 CHS 410R Seminar in Integrative Health Spring 2017 Health Care Services 3 CHS 410R Seminar in Integrative Health Spring 2017 Service Learning 1 SW 498 Special Problems Italy Reggio Emilia Comparative Health Psychology: East Summer I 2016 Meets West 3 CHS 410 Seminar in Integrative Health Summer I 2016 Nutrition Across the Lifespan 3 NUTR 400 Special Problems Summer II 2016 Health and Wellness Communication 3 CHS 310 Health and Wellness Communication Fall 2016 Comparative Global Health Issues and Systems 3 CHS 495 Special Problems in Public Health Fall 2016 Nutrition Across the Lifespan 3 NUTR 400 Special Problems Fall 2016 Foundations for Personal Health and Wellness 3 CHS 102 Foundations for Personal Health and Wellness Spring 2017 Aging: An Interdisciplinary Approach 3 GERO 337 Aging: An Interdisciplinary Approach Spring 2017 Health and Wellness Communication 3 CHS 310 Health and Wellness Communication Spain Alicante Fall 2016 Service Learning 1 SW 498 Special Problems Spring 2017 Service Learning 1 SW 498 Special Problems Thailand Chiang Mai Summer II 2016 Global Health Services 3 CHS 495 Special Problems in Public Health Fall 2016 Global Health Services 3 CHS 495 Special Problems in Public Health 3

4 COURSES IN HEALTH SCIENCES USAC Course Credits University of Nevada Equivalent Spring 2017 Global Health Services 3 CHS 495 Special Problems in Public Health Popular Destinations for Division of Health Science Students One of USAC s most popular offerings for health science majors is in San Ramón, Costa Rica where students can take an internship in a hospital or clinic. Students should have at least 2 years of Spanish language completed at the home university in order to participate. Students interested in Social Work should explore Service Learning (SW 498) offered in Bangalore, India and Accra, Ghana. Students work with local organizations on community projects such as local water issues, women s issues, orphanages, etc. Students should also consult the Agriculture, Science & Math advising guides to see if some of the science courses count towards the major. Partnership Programs: By choosing a partnership program, the university abroad provides their entire curriculum to studying abroad students. Below are Health Science specific opportunities at the host university. OPPORTUNITIES IN HEALTH SCIENCES Australia Gold Coast (Griffith University) Health Science Health, Law and Ethnics Australia Melbourne (Deakin University) Health and Health Promotion Human Movement/Sport/Exercise Science Nursing Social Work England Bristol (University of Bristol) Cellular and Molecular Medicine Pre-Med England London (London Metropolitan University) Health Sciences Human Sciences Ghana Accra (University of Ghana at Legon) College of Health Sciences Noguchi Memorial Institute of Medical Research Ireland Cork (University College Cork) Epidemiology and Public Health Nursing Pediatrics and Child Health Pharmacology Physiology New Zealand Auckland/Palmerston North/Wellington (Massey University) Introduction to Sport Coaching Introduction to Sports Science Nutrition for Sport, Exercise, and Heath Sport Facility and Event Management Sport in the Social Context Sport Coaching: Management and Leadership Norway Oslo (University of Oslo) General Medicine Health Management and Health Economics International Health Nutrition Scotland Stirling (University of Stirling) Sports Studies Sweden Växjö / Kalmar (Linnaeus University) 4

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