Study Abroad Programs
Studying abroad through WMU's College of Health and Human Services can raise your geographical and cultural awareness by providing experiences that allow you to function more effectively in our global economy. In the end, studying abroad can make you a better student and a better job candidate after graduation.
2023-24 courses
Fall 2023:
- Social Justice in India
Patti Criswell
Spring 2024:
- Healthcare in Costa Rica
Pamela Wadsworth - Community Health in Guatemala
Mahana Lugo & Kristen Bylsma - Int’l Perspectives on Aging in Ireland and Northern Ireland
Tracy Young & Maureen Mickus
Summer I 2024:
- Gerontology in the United Kingdom
Patti Ingle
Summer II 2024:
- Health Care Ethics - Global Hubs: Essential Studies Abroad in Portugal
Angela Groves
Study Abroad Gala
Join us in the CHHS Atrium on Wednesday, October 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to learn more about study abroad programs at CHHS. Our advisors will be on hand, as will representatives from the Haenicke Institute for Global Education. Learn about our upcoming programs and ask questions about courses coming up in the next year.
Advising and Scholarships
Advising
Interested in study abroad, but don't know where to start? Schedule an appointment with Anastassia Kaml, study abroad specialist, at anastassia.v.kaml@wmich.edu or (269) 387-5890. She can help you find study abroad opportunities that fit your program of study, and connect you to other resources related to study abroad.
Scholarship Fund
Students who study abroad do better in school, and you can help. Your financial gift can support the personal growth and global engagement of CHHS students by supporting study abroad opportunities in the College of Health and Human Services.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid
If you are eligible for federal or state financial aid, you may use your award for studying abroad. Once you have been accepted to a program, you will complete required paperwork with WMU Financial Aid to apply your aid to your study abroad program. It is your responsibility to complete the paperwork before departure and to maintain compliance with financial aid regulations while studying abroad (i.e., remain enrolled full-time). Non-WMU students must apply for financial aid through their home university.
Please note: Disbursement of financial aid may not coincide with the start date of the program abroad. Some out-of-pocket costs may occur prior to financial aid disbursement for the semester, such as the commitment fee, passport, airfare, immunizations, visa or residence permit fees (if applicable). These costs vary by program and WMU study abroad specialists are available to answer questions about the program budget.
Scholarships
You may be eligible for the Haenicke Institute for Global Education Study Abroad Scholarship.
Support Study Abroad
You can help enrich a student's worldview by supporting the CHHS Study Abroad Scholarship fund. Your donation will allow CHHS students to become more globally engaged.