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University at Albany / EWHA Training (Incoming Program)

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  • Locations: Albany, NY, United States;
  • Program Terms: Winter
  • Restrictions: Non-UAlbany applicants only
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Subjects Available: Public Health, Social Welfare Program Open to Visiting Students: Yes
Credit Load: 0 Language of Instruction: English
Program Advisor: Moody, Rachel
Program Description:
Founded in 1844, the University at Albany is New York State's oldest publicly founded university. Located in New York’s capital city, it is the premier public research University in the Capital Region and offers a world of opportunity to over 17,300 students, including 1,800 international students from more than 90 countries. UAlbany's location in the state capital of New York provides students with limitless opportunities for public service and research through which you can gain experience, test your skills, and prepare to launch brilliant careers. The excellence of a UAlbany education is recognized by many independent sources. UAlbany is ranked among the top universities in Forbes’ “America’s Best Public Colleges,” and U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks many of our graduate programs among the top 50 in the United States, including clinical psychology, criminal justice, library and information studies, public affairs, public health, sociology, and social work.
 
 
 
Academics

Academic Program

The School of Social Welfare and the School of Public Health at UAlbany are honored to welcome students and faculty from EWHA Womans University for a Winter Study Tour focusing on new challenges in substance abuse. This five-day training will involve seminars with several experts and visits to various agencies. In addition, participants will be able to take explore many of the cultural sites in Albany and the surrounding cities. Some of the topics will include:
  • Characteristics of Substance Abuse and its Impacts on Youth, Adults, Women, and Older Adults
  • Emerging Trends in Drug and Substance Abuse
  • Effective Social Work Strategies for Intervention
  • Responses from Public Agencies and Media
  • Substance Abuse Research Utilizing Big Data, Including AI and Deep Learning
  • Outpatient and Residential Treatment Options
  • Legal Responses, such as Drug Court and Treatment Orders
 

2024 Winter Study Tour Itinerary Coming Soon!

 
Faculty

About our Faculty

UAlbany's School of Social Welfare faculty ranks in the top 5% nationwide in terms of research productivity. Faculty at the School of Social Welfare are leading research in diverse areas such as child welfare, veterans services, aging, integrative mind-body-spirit practice, mental and behavioral health, health disparities, and evidence-based interventions. They engage in community partnerships to conduct research that advances social justice at individual, organizational, and societal levels.

UAlbany's School of Public Health conducts cutting-edge research that leads to improvements in population health locally, nationally, and internationally. The breadth of the School's research is wide, ranging from basic research in cancer genetics to applied obesity prevention using the principles of community-based participatory research.  This research is enhanced by their unique 37-year partnership with the New York State Department of Health.
Accommodations

Accommodations will be arranged by EWHA Womans University

Costs

Costs

Participants from EWHA Womans University should contact their program coordinator for information regarding program costs.

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To study at UAlbany as a visiting student your home university must select you and recommend you to UAlbany. Questions about the terms of the agreement between your university and UAlbany should first be addressed to your university.

Entry Requirements

If you are not eligible to participate in the ESTA visa waiver program, a visa may be required. Please contact your home University for more information regarding the visa application process.

Excursions

 

Scholarships

There are no scholarships associated with this program.

Testimonials

Forthcoming
Contact Study Tour Contact
Dr. Eunju Lee
elee@albany.edu

Registration Contact
Ms. Rachel Moody
rsmoody@albany.edu
+1-518-442-4789

Location

 

Duration

Program Dates

January 30, 2024 Arrive in Albany, New York
January 31 to February 6, 2024 Social Welfare-Public Health Study Tour in Albany, New York
February 7, 2024 Depart for South Korea

Overview

 


Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Winter 2023-2024 01/20/2024
01/25/2024 01/30/2024 02/07/2024

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This program is currently not accepting applications.