Academic credit
You will be enrolled by Mizzou Study Abroad in one course for a total of three credits. This is an official MU course — grades will be assigned by your program leader, appear on your MU transcript and be factored into your GPA. If you have questions about how this course will fulfill your degree requirements, meet with your academic adviser(s).
Course
HLTH_SCI 4002: Health Sciences Study Abroad (3) provides the opportunity to apply critical thinking and analysis to various health issues through the global lens of a study abroad experience. Health issues are affected and complicated by cultural, educational, political and environmental systems. This program is designed to allow you to gain firsthand knowledge in disease prevention and disability, compliance, health education and the specific health issues in a local community. Coursework will vary based on the study abroad location. This section is not eligible for health sciences majors’ internship/capstone credit. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing required.
Academic requirements
While Mizzou Study Abroad understands that your social and cultural experiences abroad are an important part of the study abroad experience, you should remember that this is an academic program. You must abide by all academic policies and procedures as stated and interpreted by the University of Missouri and your host organization. Class attendance, including all scheduled excursions and activities, is mandatory; grades will be lowered and students can be dismissed from the program for intentional, as well as excessive, absences.