Humanitarian Action
Degree
Minor
School/College
College of Arts & SciencesFairfield's minor in humanitarian action-- one of the few such undergraduate programs in the United States and elsewhere-- has continued to grow since its launch in January 2016.
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Course Requirements
Humanitarian Action Minor
18 credits
Contact Us
Undergraduate Admission
admis@fairfield.edu
(203) 254-4100
Career Outlook
Fairfield’s Humanitarian Action internship program will provide opportunities for students to acquire and hone skills and insights; relate theory to practice and practice to theory; and reflect on the meaning and ethics of humanitarian action for their own life, career goals, and commitments.
Internship Opportunities
Students work with relevant international organizations, non-profit, media, and business organizations, as well as national, state, and local government entities.
Possible Placements
- Save the Children
- Caroline House
- AmeriCares
- Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB)
- Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants