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SIT Study Abroad Jordan: Psychology, Well-being & Mental Health (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Amman, Jordan; Istanbul, Turkey
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: SIT/World Learning 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2023 03/30/2023 ** Rolling Admission 08/29/2023 12/11/2023
Spring 2024 10/15/2023 ** Rolling Admission 02/01/2024 05/16/2024

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Minimum GPA: 2.5 Language of Instruction: English
Housing Options: Homestay, Hostel Areas of Study: Anthropology, Arabic Language and Literature, Gender Studies, Health Science, Human Rights, Humanities, Independent Study, International Studies, Liberal Arts, Middle Eastern Studies, Minority Studies, Peace Studies, Political Science, Pre-Health, Psychology, Public Health, Social Policy and Administration, Social Work, Sociology
Class Standing: 2. Sophomore, 3. Junior, 4. Senior Program Type: Field Placement, Intern, Study
Program Description:

SIT Study Abroad Jordan: Psychology, Well-being & Mental Health


Explore approaches to mental health and well-being in Jordan and the Middle East, focusing on human resilience and self-care in conflict and post-conflict environments.

WHY PSYCHOLOGY AND MENTAL HEALTH IN JORDAN?
Jordan has one of the best organized professional fields in psychology, counseling, and mental health in the region, with public, private, local nongovernmental, and international nongovernmental organizations contributing to the science and practice of psychological and mental health of local and displaced people in the country.

Though a peaceful country, Jordan’s neighbors are embroiled in conflict and it has welcomed millions of Palestinian, Iraqi, Syrian, and other refugees, which has significantly affected the psychological and societal make-up and mental health of Jordanians and those who sought refuge in the country. Jordan has several professional organizations, societies, and academic departments focusing on the field of psychology, counseling, and mental health, such as The Jordanian Psychological Association and The Jordanian Clinical Psychologists Association. This program focuses on psychology, counseling, and mental health in conflict and post-conflict contexts and the cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and biological factors contributing to the diverse and interconnected dimensions of physical, mental, and social well-being.

During the program, you will also travel to Turkey on an international excursion to learn how psychological and mental health services are provided there in conflict and post-conflict contexts. The program will provide a variety of site visits and offers two in-country excursions; one to the north and another to the south where students will visit Petra and Wadi Rum.

MONEY MATTERS 

SIT is an all-inclusively priced study abroad program – including academic costs, excursions, accommodations and meals, airport transfers, and health insurance. Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor and read the website for more specific information.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS 

SIT has awarded an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in the past three years. All scholarships and grants are need-based. Awards generally range from $500 to $5,000.

 

CONTACT SIT STUDY ABROAD 

·                Visit our website: studyabroad.sit.edu 

·                Request more information or email us: studyabroad@sit.edu 

·                Call an admissions counselor: 888-272-7881 

·                Contact a former student. 

·                Apply to SIT 

 

Read more about our admissions process here.