Community and Public Health in Japan

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  • Instructor: Elona Casady (elona.casady@pcc.edu)
  • Dates in Japan: Course starts prior to dates in country. Departure from U.S. would be August 3. Dates in Japan August 4-August 17.
  • Location(s): Kyoto, Japan
  • Course: HE 251
  • Credits: 4
  • Prerequisites: WR 115, RD 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement test scores
  • Program Type: Split Course (course starts at PCC in Portland prior to dates in country)
  • Application Deadline: Application deadline extended to February 19, 2023
  • Deposit Deadline: February 22, 2023
  • Program Fee: Estimated Expense Sheet HE 251 2023

Program Description

Compare urban and rural community health issues and programs while visiting health clinics and meeting with practitioners.

Program Highlights

  • Attend an Acupuncture and Eastern therapy session to learn forms and technique of Eastern therapy from a professional, licensed practitioner
  • Visit a Nursing facility for the elderly to learn more about how Japanese care for their aging patients (If COVID protocols allow)
  • Based in Kyoto, visiting the Kyoto National Museum and the Kyoto City Sports Center for people with disabilities
  • Excursions to Hiroshima and Osaka
  • Accommodations include both hotel and homestays (no Japanese language required)

Included in Program

  • Housing for entirety of program
  • Co-curricular/cultural activities
  • Select meals
  • Airport pickup
  • In-country transportation related to program
  • Entry fees
  • On-site orientation
  • International insurance
  • On-site support services
  • 24/7 emergency support throughout program

Not Included in Program

  • Round-trip airfare to Japan
  • Non-programmed meals
  • Personal spending money
  • New or renewal of passport if needed

Apply Now!

Application is not currently available. Check back in September 2023.
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