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A Study Away Course 2023: Care Farming - Netherlands (Outgoing Program) Featured

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  • Locations: Arnhem, Netherlands
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  • Restrictions: WWC applicants only
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
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There are currently no active application cycles for this program.
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Minimum GPA: 2.5 Credits: 4
Program Description:
Credits: 4 (SWK 3XXX) Spring semester course with May travel in the Netherlands for two weeks
Instructors: Sarah Himmelheber (professor of social work) & Alisha Strater (garden manager)
Travel Dates: May 15th - 29th

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Students will develop an understanding of the principles and practices of care farming, with special attention to the development of this modality as a treatment approach with multiple populations including older adults, people with SPMIs, people with ID/DD diagnoses, people coping with addiction, among others. During the campus-based portion of this course, students will also visit multiple facilities in the region that utilize interaction with plants and animals as therapeutic interventions. Students will draw critical comparisons between domestic provision of services for their target populations.
Application Fee: $75.00
Course Fee: $1,700* + airfare (est. $800-$1,000)
*(Limited amounts of need-based financial aid available)
GPA Requirement: 2.5 minimum
Application Deadline: October 7th, 2022


This program is currently not accepting applications.