Faculty Lead Study Abroad Programs
2024-2025 Study Abroad Programs
The Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing strives to educate nurses with a global view of health. Our international programming offers opportunities for undergraduate and graduate level students to participate in service-learning projects, clinical rotations, and nursing research in countries around the world.
These programs are open to all traditional BSN students and accelerated BSN students from any campus. The Tanzania experience is also open to DNP students for clinical credit. DNP students may attend the program in Guatemala but will not be able to get DNP clinical credit. Program fee will be added to your student account and due to the current funding model, you will not pay additional credit fees for this course (Nursing 469: Culturally Responsive Care in Nursing).
Upcoming Study Abroad Global Health Opportunities
Ipalamwa, Tanzania, November 15-30th, 2024
Help parents acquire essential services to prevent childhood stunting. Share knowledge, engage your skills, and offer encouragement through the Reaching Children’s Potential (RCP) Tanzania demonstration program. Contribute to a program delivering on the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals and aiming to improve the lives of generations! This program is through Global Volunteers.
Activities include:
- Home visiting to provide health education and support to families in rural villages
- Working with interdisciplinary clinic staff to provide primary care and maternal child health services
- Planning and delivering health education sessions to families with children
- 2 day all-inclusive safari experience with cultural activities
Approximate cost: $3,400 (program cost) + airfare (approximately $1,500). Program cost includes all ground transportation, meals, safari, and lodging.
*For BSN and ABSN students in their final semester, this course can be substituted for Nursing 498 with approval.
Antigue, Guatemala, March 15-23rd, 2025
International Volunteer HQ’s Medical Campaign enables groups of eight or more to do specific outreach work in and around Antigua. Campaigns involve visiting a number of different communities to provide basic health services, treatment and education and improving access to healthcare by taking it to people in their own neighborhoods. This program is through International Volunteer HQ.
Activities include:
- Participate in interdisciplinary mobile outreach clinics to a variety of community settings
- Provide health education seminars
- Family stays
- Variety of afternoon excursions available such as hiking, visits to cultural ruins
Approximate cost: $1,400 (program cost) + airfare (approximately $1,000). Program cost includes all ground transportation, meals, and lodging.
If you are interested in participating or have questions about either of these programs, please email Dr. Molly Secor at [email protected]
Past Study Abroad Trips
Ecuador Trip Video
“Global trends are transforming society, and at Montana State University we are preparing our graduates for the "borderless careers" they will enter. Among numerous benefits, international initiatives and experiences expand our horizons, enrich our breadth of appreciation of different cultures and help all of us become well-rounded citizens.” - Waded Cruzado, MSU President
Reference Guide: College of Nursing Global Health Experiences
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Programs are offered to students on all MRJCON campuses; pre-requisites for each program vary. Programs are generally open to undergraduate and graduate students, but eligibility varies by semester offered and academic schedule.
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Selection criteria include: flexibility and good academic standing, current enrollment in the College of Nursing, ability to contribute to a group effort, demonstrated leadership, and physical readiness for walking and completing responsibilities in inclement conditions.
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Cost of program varies depending on the locale. Additional funds may be needed for immunizations, passport, and clothing/equipment.
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Two faculty members from the College of Nursing are assigned to lead each international program with additional on-site support from partner organizations in country and 24/7 hour support from partner organizations and MSU.
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Students must be prepared to share space, including sleeping space and bathroom facilities during the experience, privacy can be minimal.
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Teamwork is essential during long, hard work-days.
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Joint application and health clearance through Montana State University’s Office of International Programming and Student Health are required before students and faculty depart.
Funding and Support
The College of Nursing encourages students to seek financial aid to support global health learning experiences. We are happy to provide interested students with resources as they seek out additional funding. Lead faculty will be
able to help an interested student learn more about our programs, fill out paperwork and applications, obtain necessary documents, and prepare for his or her global experience.
Montana State’s College of Nursing welcomes donations from alumni and friends of the university to help make our students’ dreams a reality. For questions or conversations about donating to the College’s Fund for International Programming, please contact the College of Nursing at the address below.
International Coordinator for the Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing
Inquiries about programs, applications, or partnerships may be addressed to:
Dr. Molly Secor
Associate Dean for Research
Montana State University – College of Nursing
PO Box 173560
Bozeman, MT 59717
[email protected]
406-994-2786