Fall Semester: September 1 - December 15

Northwestern Requirements for this program:

• None. Non-language classes and materials are all in English. However, students will be required to attend French language classes. Three to four levels of French are offered, depending on demand. All non-language classes and materials are in English. Tutorials for beginners in French are provided during the spring before departure.
• All participants in programs sponsored by the Office of International Program Development must purchase health insurance coverage from HTH Worldwide. For more details, click here.

This program is designed to introduce NU students to public health issues in the European Union as they affect living standards, welfare, fiscal policies, trade, and science policy. The program then focuses on health care systems, governmental and non-governmental policy responses, and the institutions that address these, and other, issues. A comprehensive program of seminars, language training, and field excursions has been developed jointly by NU and faculty affiliated with CREDES - the Center for Research on Health Economics at Sciences Po. Cultural excursions in Paris, plus at least one field trip to another French locale is also included.

Northwestern courses taught abroad. Classes are composed of a set curriculum along with a public health seminar.  Classes are included in the NU catalog—therefore, unlike most study abroad programs, you will receive a letter grade on your NU transcript that will count towards your GPA.

Public Health Seminar:                   
Lectures will cover a variety of health issues facing France and the European Union and the policies that are emerging to face them, including:
- Privatization of Public Health systems
- Regulation of medical care practices - the role of the State
- Financial Aspects (patents, private spending, governmental expenditures)
- Abortion, aging, teen-age pregnancy, adoption, addiction, violence
- Common diseases, environmental health, food safety

Classes:                  
GBL HLTH 311 Health Care Systems in Europe and the US
GBL HLTH 312 Public Health in Europe : Issues and Policies
GBL HLTH 313 International Organizations and Health: A Research Seminar
POL SCI 364 France in the European Union
FRENCH 199 or 299 (2 credits)

Program Includes:                   

• Public Health Seminars (2 credits)
• Supervised Research in Public Health
• Research at Institut Curie (for selected students)
• Field excursions to WHO (Geneva), EU sites, hospital, health agencies
• Introductory course: 'France and the EU'
• On-site French language training (2 credits)
• A total of six credits for the program

Students may choose housing either in an international dormitory or home-stays with Parisian families.

The program fee is $15,000 (depending on the exchange rate). This covers tuition, room and board, some class materials and excursions. Students are responsible for all other expenses, including health insurance, books, visas, and airfare.

1. All study abroad students must complete the mandatory Study Abroad 101 Quiz on Blackboard.  Call (847-467-6400) or e-mail studyabroad@northwestern.edu (include your name and net ID) to be registered for this quiz.
2. After completing the 101 Quiz with a score of 90% or above, students can pick up the Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad at the Study Abroad Office. This application is not available online.
3. Students must complete the Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad by the specified deadline.
4. All Northwestern students must also complete an IPD program application (which can be obtained from IPD).  Call International Program Development well in advance of the study abroad application deadline at 847-467-7834 or email international@northwestern.edu to first set up a personal interview – as this is required as the first step towards application.

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