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L&LI - Baltimore Urban Studies Semester Program - Study and Intern (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Washington DC, United States
  • Program Terms: Fall, Semester, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: Living & Learning International 
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior
Housing Options: Dormitory Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: American Studies, Biochemistry, Biology, Child Development, Communication, Communications, Developmental Sciences, Dietetics & Nutrition, Health & Human Services, Health Science, Humanities, Internships, Kinesiology, Nutrition, Public Health, Religion/Theology, Sciences, Social Science, Social Work, Urban Studies
Program Type: Field Study, Internship Abroad, Study Abroad, Volunteer Abroad Click here for a definition of this term Program: Direct
Program Description:
Overview
For 16 weeks, Baltimore and Washington D.C. will be your classroom as you take an unforgettable journey into the complex realities of the public health, social, political, and spiritual challenges of this country. Take 12-18 credits in courses ranging from Public Health to Bioethics and Justice. Our semester program includes 120-180 internship hours. There are a wide variety of internship placement opportunities. Some areas include public health, engaging in the refugee community, with serving those recovering from vulnerable situations, experiencing houselessness, and much more. Students will earn class credit while being mentored by leaders of this unique multicultural urban community. Study abroad with us and you'll be immersed in culture, ministry, and learning.

Program Highlights
  • Study and live on the East Coast
  • Earn 12-18 credits in courses ranging from Public Health to Bioethics and Justice and more
  • Learn from expert educators and clinicians
  • Intern in fields related to your major
  • Be mentored in spiritual formation
  • Experiential learning in and outside of the classroom
  • Excursions to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, the National Mall, and the world-renowned Smithsonian museums in D.C.
Internships
Our semester program includes a built-in internship opportunity where students will participate in 120-480 hours of internship work in community health clinics and agencies in Baltimore. The Urban Public Health course accompanied by the internship provides a seminar-based model of learning for students to process and gain constructivist learning from their three months of individualized internship experiences through academic readings, seminar discussions, and reflective writing assignments.