Program Overview

Graduate/Post-Baccalaureate Programs Abroad Cambodia

The program provides an examination and analysis of the history and conditions leading to the diaspora of Cambodians during the Khmer Rouge Regime and to the resettlement of many in California, including social and psychological effects for individuals and families.

Program Description

The class examines current educational issues in Cambodia and local Cambodian communities in the U.S. It also provides students with the opportunity to become involved in project-based learning activities for impoverished children, students, and their families in Cambodia. These activities take place in collaboration with two U.S. non-profit organizations that provide heart surgery, dental services, and educational support.

Program Activities

• Project-based learning activities for impoverished children, students, and their families in Cambodia
  • Collaboration with Hearts Without Boundaries and Rescue Task Force
  • Provision of heart surgery, dental services, and educational support

Program Focus

• Examination of the history and conditions leading to the diaspora of Cambodians during the Khmer Rouge Regime
• Analysis of the social and psychological effects for individuals and families
• Examination of current educational issues in Cambodia and local Cambodian communities in the U.S.