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Global Aging and Health in Japan Course

Short Study Abroad Program (Summer 2026)

This summer, UMBC is offering "Global Health and Aging in Japan", a 2-week long study-abroad course led by Dr. Yamashita. 

This program would fulfill one of the following course options: 

  • SOCY 497: Selected Topics in Sociology
  • SOCY 698: Advanced Selected Topics in Sociology

  • GERO 798: Special Topics in Gerontology

For those of you looking for funding opportunities, we recommend looking into some of the many scholarships that UMBC has to offer: UMBC Study Abroad Scholarships

One in particular that we'd recommend:

  • UMBC College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) Dean's Scholarship for Education Abroad 

The deadline for application is February 16th! Please see the following link for more details on the program and the application process:  

Global Health and Aging in Japan study abroad program information

UMBC flyer promoting a Summer 2026 faculty-led study abroad program titled “Global Health and Aging in Japan,” led by Professor Takashi Yamashita. The program offers SOCY 497, SOCY 698, and GERO 798 credit options. Applications are due February 16, 2025.

Posted: January 26, 2026, 12:31 PM

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