Minor Program
Healthy and Happy Aging (HHA) International Minor
A credit-bearing minor built with global partners to explore aging, community health, and Balinese culture. Learn in small cohorts, co-taught seminars, and guided fieldwork across Bali.
3-6
transferable credits
10 wks
hybrid learning
Bali
culture + practice
Program info
Designed with NHL Stenden & partners
Joint modules
Cross-cultural understanding, geriatric care in Bali, mental health, women and children's health.
Field immersion
Melukat purification, community visits, elderly homes, yoga, and wellness labs guided by local mentors.
Small cohorts
Weekly mentoring circles with lecturers, peers, and student buddies to reflect and debrief.
Upcoming
Aug & Jan intakes
Hybrid pre-class + on-site immersion.
Program tracks
Choose your pathway into global healthcare practice
Program overview
Healthy and Happy Aging (HHA) Minor
A 10-week international minor co-developed with partner universities to explore healthy aging, community health, and Balinese wellness culture. Students learn in joint seminars, reflective circles, and guided field practice across Bali's communities.
Credits are designed for transfer (3-6) with flexible assessment, co-teaching, and documentation support for partner institutions. Cohorts are intentionally small to maximize discussion, cultural immersion, and supervised practice.
Duration & format
10 weeks: pre-class online sessions, on-site seminars, and mentored fieldwork.
Credits
3-6 credits with adaptable rubrics and evidence for partner universities.
Sites
Campus seminars, elderly homes, community health posts, wellness centers, and cultural venues across Bali.
Cohort size
Small groups with bilingual facilitators and student buddies.
Modules & activities
Compact curriculum
Modules are co-designed with STIKES faculty and international partners. Learning blends classroom dialogue, cultural labs, and reflective assignments to ensure knowledge transfer across campuses.
Cross-cultural understanding
Intercultural communication, community health contexts in Bali, and collaborative case discussions.
Geriatric & community care
Elderly care in Bali, family support systems, health promotion, and community outreach projects.
Mental health & resilience
Community-based mental health perspectives, coping strategies, and reflective practice.
Women & child health
Maternal-child health visits, early childhood contexts, and women's health advocacy.
Indonesian for international learners
BIPA sessions for daily interaction, market practice, and clinical communication basics.
Wellness & cultural labs
Yoga & melukat, herbal therapy (loloh, boreh), Balinese dance and music, culinary explorations.
Learning experience
What students experience
Each week combines classroom dialogue, field practice, and reflection. Students are guided by faculty, cultural facilitators, and clinicians across Bali.
Clinical & community immersion
Elderly homes, maternal-child visits, wellness centers, and community outreach with structured supervision.
Global classroom
Joint seminars, case discussions, and cross-campus presentations with partner lecturers.
Culture & well-being
Yoga, melukat, Balinese music and dance, plus reflective journaling to understand local context.
Program flow
10-week learning flow
Timelines can align with partner calendars; every phase includes evaluation and feedback.
Pre-class briefing
Online orientation, language preparation, and rubric briefing.
Seminar & lab
Core classes: geriatric care, mental health, BIPA, and Balinese health culture.
Field immersion
Community visits, elderly homes, melukat, yoga, and herbal practice.
Assessment & showcase
Final reflection, evidence portfolio, and closing showcase/farewell dinner.
Program video
See the Minor experience
Highlights from students: cross-cultural classes, community practice, and cohort moments throughout the program.
Global collaborations
Backed by international partners
Modules and field experiences are co-developed with universities and health institutions in the Netherlands, Japan, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Australia to ensure credit equivalence and relevant learning.
Contact
Need more details?
Reach the International Program Office for timelines, grading rubrics, and credit alignment with your university.