Program Dates: March 21-28, 2026
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Tailored for occupational therapy students in the MHS program, the Jamaica Study Abroad program offers the chance to join a prestigious program delivering therapeutic services to residents of Mustard Seed Communities in Jamaica. Students will gain hands-on experience while immersing themselves in Jamaican culture and health services. Set against the backdrop of beautiful beaches, this opportunity also fulfills a Level 1 Fieldwork requirement.
Program eligibility: Must be enrolled in Occupational Therapy program (not open to undergraduate students).
International Travel & Health Information
Study Abroad Office
Summerville Campus
AH E134
OTHP 6002 - International Fieldwork I, OTHP 7910 - International Fieldwork II
Program Leaders: Dr. Sharon Swift and Dr. Pam Kearney
Application Deposit: $200
Deposit Due: sEPTEMBER 4, 2025
Program Fee: $2,940 (includes deposit)
Final Payment Due: NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Tuition & Fees: based on number of credit hours enrolled
21
MarchDepart for Jamaica
22
MarchBreakfast and tour of property, mass with residents, travel to Jerusalem after lunch, return to Jacob’s Ladder to interact with more residents
23 - 26
MarchGo to Jerusalem, assist with residents’ morning activities, attend community outings, assist residents with lunch, evening activities with Jacobs Ladder residents
27
MarchDepart for Ocho Rios Beach or Dunns River Falls, dinner at Margaritaville, return to Jacobs Ladder.
28
MarchReturn to Georgia
*Itinerary may be subject to change
