UGA Embedded - Social Work - Interdisciplinary Spring Break (Social Work & Medicine) in Grenada
Join us for a Social Work Spring Break in Grenada! Learn about Caribbean women's health & social work while touring beaches, chocolate factories, government ministries, and more. Our partners are St. George's University & the Grenada Association of Professional Social Workers and they will be welcoming us warmly!
Program Locations:
St. George's, Grenada
Course credit:
Register for SOWK 5908, Directed Readings (1 credit). 3-credit independent-study classes may be created upon request.
Register for SOWK 7908, Directed Readings (1 credit) 3-credit independent-study classes may be created upon request.
Please note: You DO NOT have to be a Social Work major to enroll! All pre-requisites have been waived.
Tentative Itinerary:
January/February* (Athens) Pre-departure Orientation and class meeting
Sat., March 5: Fly to St. George's, Grenada
Sun., March 6: Island tour with Grenadian students. Stop for "oil down," the Grenadian national dish
Mon., March 7: Introduction to Grenada at St. George's University; Afternoon visits to social services agencies addressing women's health and family violence.
Tue., March 8: Visit the Ministries of Social Welfare and Health, visit the national prison and mental health hospital
Wed., March 9: Seminar with the Grenada Association of Professional Social Workers (and afternoon at the beach!)
Thu., March 10: Visit social services agencies addressing early childhood health and mental health; Nigh beach excursion to see sea turtle nesting area
Fri., March 11: Tour nutmeg and chocolate processing factories; Evening BBQ party with Grenadian colleagues and students.
Sat., March 12: Fly to Atlanta
*pre-departure activities dates & times are tentative
Eligibility & Admission Criteria:
- Satisfactory academic and disciplinary records
- Strong references from faculty and/or employers.
- Enrollment is limited (a minimum enrollment count must be met to confirm program).
- Preferred minimum GPA of 2.75.
- Faculty will interview applicants before making final decisions.
Program Costs:
Program cost is ~$2000 based on 12 participants. See estimated Cost of Attendance link at the top of the brochure page for cost breakdown. Cost of trip includes estimated $900 airfare, lodging, activities, and most meals.
Scholarships & Financial Aid: Speak with a UGA Financial Aid Advisor about how to apply the HOPE scholarship and other financial aid to study abroad expenses. Additionally, explore travel scholarships maintained by the University of Georgia, the UGA Office of International Education, and Experiential Learning.
Admission Process:
Please contact Dr. McPherson for more information.
Contact Information
Please direct program questions to:
Dr. Jane McPherson
Associate Professor & Director of Global Engagement
UGA School of Social Work
279 Williams Street, Rm 356
jmcpherson@uga.edu
