Community Health Nursing in Oaxaca, Mexico
Designed specifically for OKCU nursing students, the Community Health Nursing program in Oaxaca will allow students to gain international clinical experience while also learning about historic and indigenous sites in central Mexico.
The New York Times recently called Oaxaca “One of the most scenically beautiful, historically interesting and simply enjoyable cities south of the border.”
The program, led by Professors Pam Melson and Beth Pitman, satisfies the required clinical and service hours for OKCU’s Community Health Nursing course. The course includes a homestay, some traditional meals, lectures and activities about community health practices and traditions.
Students will learn about traditional medicine in Oaxaca’s botanical gardens, visit the indigenous Zapotec village to learn about local traditions and healthcare practices, and see the Monte Alban archaeological site. Students will also have the opportunity to visit the Centro Calpulli Education and Art Center, which is located in an underserved area of the city.
Eligible students must enroll in the Fall 2019 Community Health Nursing course.
Nursing students Vanessa Day and Monica Storozyszyn share experiences about studying in Oaxaca with Professor Boeck.
Program Fee
Program fee: $2800
Includes round-trip group airfare from Oklahoma City, excursions, accommodation, most meals, and ground transportation.
What's not included:
Some meals and an international phone plan (which may be included in your existing plan).
Nonrefundable study abroad application fee ($75)
See the detailed Cost Estimate for this Program.
Application Dates
Application Opens: February 25, 2019
Application Closes: May 1, 2019 (or earlier if enrollment limit is reached)
Payment Deadlines
$75 nonrefundable application fee is charged at the time application is made.
$350 nonrefundable deposit is due at time of acceptance to hold your place on this program.
Balance due by May 15, 2019.
Scholarships
- Some state and federal aid, generally in the form of student loans, may be available for eligible students.
- OKCU study abroad scholarship applies. The deadline for the fall semester is April 15, 2019; however, this scholarship may not be used for the nonrefundable deposit. Students should also meet with Melissa Thornton in Financial Aid to see if the cost of this program can be added to their "cost of attendance" for the fall 2019 semester.