Gain real world experience in Pediatric Dysphagia while exploring tropical Antigua this summer!
Site Specific Orientation Details:
Tuesday, May 1
4:00 - 6:00pm
Communications Sciences and Disorders Lounge
St. John Hall
ATTENTION: Students must contact Dr. Colodny before applying to the program. She can be reached at colodnyn@stjohns.edu.
In the city of Antigua, students will study the anatomy and neurophysiology of normal swallowing and pathophysiology in infants and children.
On this program, you will be able to gain firsthand, practical experience with swallowing and pathophysiology in infants and young children, as well as assessment, treatment, management and models of delivery in the USA and a developing country. Part of the coursework will include performing volunteer work at a local orphanage/hospital.
Through the volunteer work and class readings, you will gain the skills necessary to understand embryological development, normal swallowing and neurophysiology in infants and young children, the development of feeding skills, and the identification, treatment and management of dysphagia disorders.
Graduate Course:
CSD 341: Management of Pediatric Dysphagia in a Developing Country
Required Text: Arvedson, J.C. & Brodsky, L. (2002) Pediatric Swallowing and feeding: Assessment and Management (2nd Ed.) Albany, New York: Singular Publishing)
Credit: 1
Dates: May 15 - May 24, 2012 (TENTATIVE)
Please speak to the Professor before making travel arrangements.
Deadlines:
- Application deadline: Friday, March 23
- Deposit deadline: Friday, March 30
*Please note that this is a popular program with limited space. We strongly advise that students apply well before the application deadline to improve their chances of securing a space in the program.
Accommodations: Local hotel
Professor: Dr. Nancy Colodny
Program Fee: $850
*Please note: Tuition and airfare are in addition to the program fee. Please check the tuition based on your school and how many credits you choose to enroll in while abroad.
**This program is limited to St. John’s students
Attention all Graduate Students:
Please be advised that at this time graduate students are unable to apply through the St. John's UIS system for graduate level courses. Graduate students must file a paper application and an approved course option form in order to apply for this program. Print the Application PDF and course option form, complete the application and submit to the Office of Global Studies located in Sun Yat Sen Hall. The Course Option form should be signed by your Dean or Academic Advisor to ensure that you will receive credit toward your course of study.