Cape Town, South Africa

Public Health and Community Development in Cape Town

Customizable Global Pathways

Length:

Summer, Summer 2

Disciplines:

Public Health, Social Work

About the Program

Length: Summer - Three weeks

This program focuses on public health as a driver of community development and human well being and engages with local experts and practitioners to illustrate the relationship between health and community. Students will hear about issues affecting communities in Cape Town, such as gender-based violence, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, drug abuse, and alcoholism.

PLEASE NOTE: We cannot guarantee the availability of all housing, excursions, cultural events, guest lecturers or tours.

Academics

Academic Program includes:

One School Faculty taught course (content TBD by the University, not transcripted through IES Abroad Registrar)
OR
Enrollment in one Customized course: HL 340 Public Health Dynamics in Southern Africa - 3 credits with IES Abroad-sourced faculty.

Support & Administration

U.S.-Based Customized Program Manager (CPM) and Coordinator (CPC):

Will assist your students in planning and preparing for your program.

Chicago-Based Dean of Students Office and Crisis Management Team:

Available 24/7 in case of serious student emergencies.

Center-Based Staff (Program Manager/Coordinators):

Available 24/7 in case of emergencies. Will be your Center contact for the program and work closely with you to prepare and implement the program. Will accompany students on all IES Abroad-sponsored events.

Enhanced Health & Safety:

Additional predeparture orientations for the cohort prior to arrival on-site. Student Success Coordinator on-site and available to the group. Additional reflection time built into coursework and pre-/post-excursions.

CISI Insurance (Required):

This insurance covers IES Abroad students, faculty, and guests anywhere in the world during the specified program dates. Coverage includes doctor’s appointments, hospital stays, mental health treatment, and prescription drugs.

Orientation & Farewell

Transportation

Housing

Student Housing:

Students will be placed in double-occupancy hotel rooms. Rooms with mountain or ocean views offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffee making facilities. Hotel amenities include a restaurant, an outdoor pool and an exercise room. Breakfast is included. The hotel is a two-minute walk from the Sea Point Promenad, the beach, and 2.5 miles from the V&A waterfront. Sea Point, in itself, is a cultural hub with an abundance of restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques and African handicrafts.

Program Leader (Faculty/Staff) Housing:

Program leaders are typically housed in self-catering apartments, each with a fully-equipped kitchen and Wi-Fi.

Excursions

Site Visits Within City:

Program includes five integrated site visits that bring together academic focus with tourist interests. Examples include: Tibb Treatment Centre, Gugulethu MOU, Etafeni, CANSA, and Soil for Life.

Day Trips Outside of City:

Program includes one day trip out of the city that highlight the context of the immediate region.
Examples include: Peninsula Tour plus Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch Gardens, etc.

Field Trips Outside of City:

Program includes one international or local customizable cohort excursions that will be built into the program that may be linked thematically to the Program Leader's course. Accommodations, meals, and activities included. Examples include: Aquila Game Reserve, Johannesburg, Gqeberha, Hermanus, etc.

Cultural Events:

Program includes two cultural events for the University’s students and Program Leader during the program such as a Bo-Kaap Cooking Tour or theatre/drum circle. Includes return transport, entrance fees, short neighborhood walking tour, visit to a spice shop, and lunch.