Program Eligibility

GPA	3.0 for Nursing majors, 2.5 for other majors
Grad credit	Yes  Contact Professor White for details
Non-WIU	Yes
Pre-requisite	Restricted to Nursing and related health care profession majors (Pre-nursing, Social Work, Public Health, Health Sciences, Pre-med, etc.)
Student Year	Sophomores, Junior, Senior, Graduate

About Program

Entry Requirements

Passport required - Must be valid until at least April 30, 2019.

Visa may be required if not a US citizen. It is your responsibility to check the Embassy of Haiti website to see if you need a visa.  Visa cost not included in program cost. 

All travelers must pay entry fee at the airport on arrival in Haiti.  Current cost: $10, cash only  not included in program cost 

 

Health Insurance

You must have health insurance for the time you are on your program.  Only two options are approved to meet this requirement:

• WIU student health insurance
• A supplemental policy (Patriot Travel Medical) from International Medical Group (IMG)

 

Health Precautions

Walking/mobility/travel - Standing for 3-4 hours on cement.  Riding in vehicles on twisting mountain roads for up to 3 hours at a time.  Expect to walk 3-5 miles per day.  It is not consecutive but scheduled throughout the day.  Walking will sometimes be over uneven terrain and up/down flights of stairs.  You will also be responsible for moving your own luggage.

Environmental - Temperatures may be higher than 95° F with high humidity.  The air can be smoky from cook fires.  Sun protection and increased hydration are strongly recommended. 

Zika - Cases of Zika virus have been reported in Haiti.  Pregnant women should not travel to Haiti.  All other travelers should read about traveling to areas with Zika on the CDC website and discuss any concerns with your health care provider.

Dietary - Some meals are included in the program cost. Contact Kim McDaniel if you have food allergies or other dietary restrictions. 

Accessibility and accommodation are very different than that found in the United States.  Please contact the Disability Resource Center for questions on the availability of accommodations for your specific situation.

PLEASE NOTE   It is your responsibility to request accommodation from the DRC; faculty and staff are not legally permitted to inquire about such needs.  Requests should be made as early as possible so there's sufficient time to arrange accommodations in your location.

Costs & Dates

Estimated Cost*	$3,450-$3,585
Included in the program	Round trip airfare from Peoria, in-country transportation, lodging (up to four people per room), some meals
Application Deadline	EXTENDED   June 17, 2018
Payments
Application Fee	$75 due June 21, 2018
Non-refundable deposit	$1,200 due June 22, 2018
Second payment	$1,200 due July 20, 2018
Final payment*	$1,050-$1,185 due August 24, 2018

 * Costs subject to change based on student enrollment

WIU reserves the right to adjust the cost or arrangements of this program due to insufficient enrollment or circumstances beyond the University's control.  For details about this or individual withdrawals, see Cancellations and Withdrawals.

 

Important Dates

Passport copy deadline: July 6, 2018  Failure to meet this deadline will result in removal from the group flight and possible increased costs.

Pre-departure meeting: TBA during Fall 2018

Academics

Credit offered

NURS 379 - Fulfills the FLGI requirement for Nursing majors.  Can be used as a substitute for NURS 316 Transcultural Nursing or as a Nursing elective

NURS 679 - Can be applied to graduate school credit or continuing educan for current medical professionals, including licensed medical professionals, nurses with BSN, and allied health services.

HS 379 - Counts as an upper-division elective for Public Health and Social Work majors.

HS 679 - Counts as an elective for a MS in Health Sciences 

Please check with your academic advisor for more information on how this Course fits your specific academic needs.

 

Objectives/activities

• Participate in the management of care of clients with limited resources
• Enhance teamwork and collaboration skills
• Develop critical thinking skills through problem solving in real life scenarios with limited resources

 

Class sessions

Active class participation, including contribution to discussions and attendance, is expected in all phases of the Course.  Students are responsible for completing pre-departure assignments including readings and discussion participation, attendance and active participation during on-site visits, guest lectures and activities, and post-return assignments.  Questions about course content should be directed to Professor White.