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Explore Global Perspectives on Nursing and Comparative Healthcare. Interested in nursing, midwifery, and medical practice? Learn how historical and social change has influenced the development of nursing functions and examine how ethics, sociology, religion, law, economics, and philosophy have affected clinical practice and the impact these have had on the role of nurses and midwives.
This 6-week summer program provides a unique opportunity to gain a new perspective on nursing and to compare the healthcare systems of the US and the UK and explore questions of universal healthcare, including issues of inequality in accessing it.
London
5/15/25 - 6/28/25
$8,895
6
2/15/25
3/15/25
Some courses may have prerequisites.
By start of program, must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be in good academic and disciplinary standing at your home institution.
Students enrolled in an institution in Canada or Mexico are eligible if the home institution accepts a US transcript and credits.
2.5
High School Graduate
If you selected the internship option, you will simultaneously intern at your host organization, and take our mandatory Global Internship Course. Your internship work schedule will be established once you arrive, and may vary depending on your career field and host organization.
Internship Placement Duration and Hours:
You will intern at your host organization for 6 weeks and complete 20 hours per week (120 hours total). You will likely intern during standard business hours Mondays-Fridays and your placement may include in-person, remote, and hybrid work depending on the needs of your host organization.
Global Internship Course:
You will take the Global Internship Course alongside your internship placement. This professional development course is designed to accompany your placement so you can make the most of your internship abroad. You will learn how to understand and articulate the value of your internship through the lens of NACE Career Readiness Competencies that employers crave, which will help you stand out to future employers and graduate schools. You will also engage in live cultural discussions that will enhance your global perspective and intercultural awareness between your program location and the U.S. The course comprises of reading, writing, and verbal assignments, including building an e-portfolio, completing mock interviews, developing your online professional presence, giving a final presentation, conducting industry field research work, and more. You can also take advantage of additional CEA CAPA mentoring and career preparation workshops to complement what you learn in the course.
Credit Options:
You will receive academic credit for your internship abroad via the Global Internship Course and your performance at your internship placement. You will enroll in the course for 3 credits and complete 20 hours per week at your internship placement.
Additional Elective Courses:
In addition to taking the Global Internship Course and completing your internship placement, you will choose 1 additional CEA CAPA courses to take from the catalog of course options available to you. By taking and elective course to complement the internship portion of your program, you will be able to make progress toward your degree and graduation requirements, maximize your learning, and gain a richer cultural experience while you are abroad.
NACE-Certified Career Coaching & Internship Placement Process
Once you’ve submitted your application and required documents for your internship program, your career development adventure will begin! You will be assigned your very own NACE-Certified Career Development & Internship Specialist, who will work with you one-on-one throughout pre-departure to guide you through the steps and deadlines of our Internship Placement Process. Your Specialist will be your main point of contact for your internship prior to your departure. They will be happy to answer any questions you might have, and will also provide you with personalized career coaching, as needed, so you are set up for success for your internship abroad.
In addition to working with your Career Development & Internship Specialist, during the Internship Placement Process you will engage with your In-Country International Internship Coordinator in your location and your potential host site supervisor. Your International Internship Coordinator will draw from your application materials to source and match you with a personalized internship placement that best aligns with your unique experience, skills, career interests, and goals for your internship abroad. Please also note, your host site supervisor will retain the final decision on the finalization of your placement, so it’s important to approach your interview with your host site supervisor with maturity, adaptability, curiosity, and commitment to both your career interests and the host organization.
The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.
*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Comparative Healthcare Systems | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Global Perspectives on Nursing & Midwifery History * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Global Perspectives on Nursing & Midwifery History * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Business Consulting | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
International Finance: Context & Practice * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Analyzing & Exploring the City: London * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Post-War British Popular Culture * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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The Modern Worlds of William Shakespeare | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Writing the City: London | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Contemporary British Film | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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International Finance: Context & Practice * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Comparative Healthcare Systems | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Global Perspectives on Nursing & Midwifery History * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Global Perspectives on Nursing & Midwifery History * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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International Business Marketing | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Child Development in a British Social Context | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Analyzing & Exploring the City: London * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Interested in taking your career to the next level?
*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.
Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.
From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in London. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.
Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.
You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.
Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.
Date | Description |
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May 15
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Arrival/Program Begins
Official Program Start Date. |
May 16
|
Orientation
Mandatory CEA CAPA Orientation will be held. |
May 19
|
Classes Begin
Classes begin at the CEA CAPA London Center on this day. |
June 23 - 27
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Final Exams
Final exams will be held at the CEA CAPA London Center. |
June 27
|
Classes End
This is the last day of classes at the CEA CAPA London Center. |
June 28
|
Program Ends/Move-Out
Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day. |
This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.
Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.
Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.