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Program Dates: November 2-9, 2024

  About / Important Dates / Courses / Program Costs / Itinerary / Apply Now

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).

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Important Dates

Application Deposit Deadline

  • 07/26/2024

Program Payment & Deadline

  • 08/15/2024

SAO Orientation (mandatory)

  • 10/03/2024

Contact Us

Study Abroad Office

 Summerville Campus

Allgood Hall

AH E134

706-729-2306

studyabroad@augusta.edu

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Course Offered

OTHP 6002 - International Fieldwork, OTHP 6910 - International Fieldwork Seminar

OTHP 7009 - Fieldwork II
Program Leaders: Dr. Sharon Swift, Patty Watford

Program Cost

Application Deposit: $200

Deposit Due: JULY 26, 2024

Program Fee: $2,260 (includes deposit)

Final Payment Due: AUGUST 15, 2024

Tuition & Fees: based on number of credit hours enrolled

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Itinerary

02

Nov.

Day One

Depart for Jamaica

03

Nov.

Day Two

Breakfast and tour of property, mass with residents, travel to Jerusalem after lunch, return to Jacob’s Ladder to interact with more residents

04 - 06

Nov.

Days Three - Six

Go to Jerusalem, assist with residents’ morning activities, attend community outings, assist residents with lunch, evening activities with Jacobs Ladder residents

 

07

Nov.

Day Seven

Depart for Ocho Rios Beach or Dunns River Falls, dinner at Margaritaville, return to Jacobs Ladder.

08

Nov.

Day Eight

Return to Georgia

*Itinerary may be subject to change

Experience education in Jamaica

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