International Summer Institutes
MSU Faculty Led Short-Term Study Abroad Institutes
Montclair State University’s Health and Nutrition Science department offers undergraduate and graduate students an incredible opportunity to study the public health care system in Havana, Cuba. In addition to understanding the public health system and universal healthcare in the United States, this new summer course will offer students a unique look into Cuba’s healthcare system and politics during an important phase in the socioeconomic evolution of the island. Students will examine Cuba’s system of socialized medicine, and medical diplomacy in addition to understanding the critical issues in health policies and protocol, Cuban history, culture, and art. This course will offer students an opportunity to both compare, contrast and experience two unique forms of public health care. Cuba has undergone dramatic changes over the last two decades, and this course, with its focus on health care and practices gives students the chance both to witness and document these changes. This course combines study, research, and site visits to cultural and public health sites in Havana and surrounding areas, with transportation provided by the Martin Luther King Center.
The program is organized in conjunction with the non-profit group Witness for Peace, founded in 1983. They have organized research-based delegations to Cuba for the past three years, allowing educators, lawyers, health care professionals, and other key groups to travel to Cuba.
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Professor Jhon Velasco’s areas of focus include international health and health disparities in developing countries. During his 7-year tenure at Montclair State University he developed and implemented the annual international learning delegation in Nicaragua, known as "Team Nica", and now has established the 2nd international learning delegation in Cuba. He has worked with Witness for Peace for each program. |
Academics
All undergraduate students register for
HLTH 347: Health Issues Forum.
Prerequisites: Junior standing. In-depth study of a single health issue of current public or professional concern including analysis of recent authoritative literature. Topic to be announced each semester.
All graduate students register for
HLTH 577: Selected Topics in Health.
Prerequisites: Health Education (HLED) MA & CER, Public Health w/conc: Community Health Education (PUBC) MPH, and Human Sexuality Education (HSED) CER majors only or departmental approval. Course provides students with the opportunity to expand their professional preparation and expertise about selected topics in health not covered in other graduate health courses. The selected topics will be based on significant, emerging health problems and issues and new scientific developments and discoveries. May be repeated once for a maximum of 6.0 credits.
Note: All study abroad programs may be used to waive GNED 303: Global Issues. |
Accommodations and Meals
Participants will be staying at the M. L. King Center, an ecumenical Cuban organization, founded in 1987, that provides training and education in Martin Luther King’s philosophy of nonviolence while offering a range of social programs and services to Cuban communities. Housing is dorm style rooms double occupancy rooms with a bathroom and shower between every two rooms. The rooms have air conditioning and sheets, towels and soap are provided by the Center. You will eat most of your meals in the beautiful dining room at the Center. |
Estimated Program Costs:
Approximately $1,900 + airfare + tuition. Airfare is estimated at $750 and will be purchased through a special agency authorized for Cuban travel.
Program costs are based on 12 participants and current exchange rates and are subject to change.
- All accommodations including 3 meals a day
- All ground transportation
- Meetings/lectures/workshops
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Payment Schedule:
The payment schedule for program costs is as follows:
| Non-refundable Application fee by February 1: |
$100 |
| 1st Deposit due February 15: |
$600 |
| 2nd Payment by March 15: |
$600 |
| Final Payment by April 15: (estimated) |
$600 |
Make checks payable to “Montclair State University”.
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Application procedure:
All participants are required to have:
The minimum GPA is 2.75 for faculty led study abroad programs. Applications are accepted on a rolling admissions basis but the recommended deadline is February 1. Applications should include the Global Education Center Study Abroad Registration Form, one Faculty Reference Form, and the signed Pre-Enrollment form, along with the $150 non-refundable application fee. Forms are available on the Global Education Center website.
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Montclair in Havana
