DPSY 788 - Higher Education Abroad

3 Credit(s)

This course facilitates the College of Health and Human Services’ travel abroad experience. This is both an international and interdisciplinary experience for students in psychology, social work, education, and physical therapy. The students visit universities and service sites, meeting with educators and practitioners. The goal of the study abroad experience is for students to gain an understanding of the policies and practices of mental health systems in other countries. Discussions, readings, and assignments guide students in comparing other mental health systems with those of the United States.