** There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

Field of Study

• Nutritional Sciences & Dietetics

Program Term(s): Summer I

Budget Sheets :

• Summer I

Location(s)

• Bloemfontein, South Africa
• Cape Town, South Africa
• George, South Africa
• Johannesburg, South Africa

Minimum GPA: 2.0

Minimum Classification

• Sophomore

Faculty Leader

• Allison Childress
• Wilna Oldewage-Theron

Additional Requirements

• Students must register for at least 6 hours of credit

Program Type: TTU Faculty-Led

Housing Options

• Hotel/Hostel

Study Abroad Advisors

• Group Advising Session

Scholarship Available: Military and Veteran Program (MVP) Aid Available, Study Abroad Competitive Scholarship

The Community Nutrition course provides an overview to the field of community nutrition and its application to health promotion and disease prevention. Students learn how to perform community nutrition assessment and program planning, implementation, marketing, and evaluation using nutrition education models and materials that are appropriate for various target audiences. Physical activity is included as a component of community nutrition assessment and education. The Emerging Issues in Food Science and Nutrition course focuses on developing the skills to critically evaluate and intelligently discuss nutrition research, nutrition guidelines, government regulations, and health & public policy related to food science and nutrition by exposing them to current issues.  

***Application deadline for this program is February 1, 2023***

*****Commitment deadline for this program is February 19,2024****

COURSES OFFERED:

• NS 4330 Community Nutrition
• NS 4350 Emerging Issues in Food Science & Nutrition

PROGRAM FEE: TBD

PROGRAM FEE INCLUDES:

• Airfare to/from South Africa
• Housing Local transportation
• Excursions and entrance fees
• Most meals

PROGRAM FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• TTU tuition and fees
• Education Abroad fee ($350)
• Personal spending money
• Mandatory insurance ($2.57/day)

PROGRAM OPEN TO

• All TTU students with proper prerequisites: NS 1410, NS 3340

PROGRAM DATES 

• Depart May 16 – June 13, 2024

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: