Gain real world experience in Pediatric
Dysphagia while exploring tropical Antigua this summer!
ATTENTION: Students must contact Dr. Colodny
before applying to the program. She can be reached at colodnyn@stjohns.edu.
In the city of Antigua, students will study the anatomy and
neurophysiology of normal swallowing and pathophysiology in infants
and children.
On this program, you will be able to gain firsthand,
practical experience with swallowing and pathophysiology
in infants and young children, as well as assessment,
treatment, management and models of delivery in the USA
and a developing country. Part of the coursework will include
performing volunteer work at a
local orphanage/hospital.
Through the volunteer work and class readings, you will gain the
skills necessary to understand embryological development,
normal swallowing and neurophysiology in infants and young
children, the development of feeding skills, and the
identification, treatment and management of dysphagia
disorders.
Graduate Course:
- CSD 341: Management of Pediatric Dysphagia in a Developing
Country
Credit:1
Required Text: Arvedson, J.C. & Brodsky, L.
(2002) Pediatric Swallowing and feeding: Assessment and
Management (2nd Ed.) Albany, New York: Singular
Publishing)
Dates: May 21-31, 2013
Please speak to the Professor before making travel
arrangements.
Deadlines:
- Application Deadline: March 25, 2013
- Deposit Deadline: April 3, 2013
*Please note that this is a popular program with limited
space. We strongly advise that students apply well before the
application deadline to improve their chances of securing a space
in the program.
Accommodations: Local hotel
Professor:
Nancy Colodny, Ph.D
Program Fee: $990 plus tuition (airfare NOT
included)
*Please note: Tuition and airfare are in addition to the program
fee. Please check the tuition based on
your school and how many credits you choose to enroll in while
abroad.
**Please also not that, at this time, graduate students are
unable to apply through the St. John's UIS system. Graduate
students must submit a completed paper
application and an approved course option form to
the Office of
Global Studies . Be sure to have the course option signed by
your dean or academic advisor to ensure that you will receive
credit toward your course of study.
*This program is limited to St. John's
Students*