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Study Abroad

Study Abroad is a Graduation requirement for all students in the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS). Programs must either be pre-approved or approved by the CHHS International Coordinator, for more information visit the CHHS International:

  • CHHS International Website
  • E-mail CHHSINTL@sdsu.edu
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Type of Program Course Number Units Satisfies
(Y=Yes, N=No or Not Applicable)
CHHS Study Abroad Criteria Cultural Diversity Explorations Area B Pre-Approved or Need a RAAR More Information + Links
CHHS Options HHS 350: Applied International Health 3 Y Y Y N Pre-
Approved
For more information, visit the CHHS International Website. 
HHS 290: International Experience 1 Y N N N Pre-
Approved
For more information, visit the  CHHS International Website. 
SPH Options   1-3 Y N N N Needs RAAR For more information, visit the  Public Health International Website. 
Note: Contact Professors Directly
One Day a Week Options

 

 

LATAM 320: Culture & Society of Tijuana 3 Y N N N Pre-
Approved
Taught in English.
Minimum of 9 days abroad.
For more information, visit the SDSU Latin American Studies Website.
 LATAM 550: Mex/US Border – Latin American Perspective 3 Y N N N Pre-
Approved
Must be fluent in Spanish.
Minimum of 9 days abroad. 
For more information, visit the SDSU Latin American Studies Website.
LATAM 350: Globalization & Americas 3 Y N Y N   Taught in English.
Minimum of 9 days abroad.
For more information visit the SDSU Latin American Studies Website.
Sociology of the U.S.-Mexico Transborder Populations and Globalization 3 Y N N N Needs RAAR Minimum of 9 days abroad.
For more information, contact Dr. Norma Ojeda, nojeda@sdsu.edu
Other Options TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD Needs RAAR CHHS International Office
OR
SDSU Study Abroad Office

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

  • What if I want to spend a semester or year abroad? When can I do it? How do I find a Program?
    • When can I study abroad for a semester or longer:
      • Sophomore year (Only academic year/semester) – If you plan ahead, otherwise you will be set back an entire academic year (e.g. delayed graduation
      • Over Summer Break
    • How to find a semester/year program:
      • This is up to you! But it must be approved by the CHHS International Office
      • You might get ideas from the SDSU Study Abroad Office

For More Information visit the CHHS International Program Requirement Website

Webpage: https://chhs.sdsu.edu/international/

E-mail CHHSINTL@sdsu.edu

  • Bachelors of Science in Public Health
  • Overview
  • Learning Goals and Outcomes
  • Curriculum
  • Area B – Research Requirement
  • Area B – Internship Requirement
  • Study Abroad
  • Admission, Major Change and Transfers
  • Student Organizations & Additional Resources
  • Graduate School & Career Planning
  • Undergrad News

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