- Oxford, England
The course will provide a comparative lens to understand issues of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and immigration status in the UK context - and compare them to U.S. experiences. The course will also expose students to P-16 perspectives and experiences, where issues of vocational training, financial support, and policy implementation both parallel and contrast with the U.S. context.
Sponsored by College of Education
Course(s)
- ALD 379 / AFR 372D / T C 358 / ELP 395 - Exploring UK Education
Academic Information
Students earn 3 hours of in-residence credit upon successful completion of the program. Courses must be taken for a grade and are factored into the UT GPA. This course carries the Global Cultures flag.
Faculty
ALD 379 is the course that will be taught Dr. Richard Reddick and Dr. Joshua Childs. AFR 372D / T C 358 / ELP 395 will be the cross listings.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Good academic standing; minimum 2.0 GPA (undergrad) 3.0 GPA (grad)
- UT enrollment during the spring semester proceeding the program
- Open to graduate and undergraduate students
- Must be fully vaccinated for COVID due to on-site requirements
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
Students live with homestay families. All students are required to live in program housing. Homestays provide students with breakfast and an additional meal each day.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
2024 Program Fee: $5748 (estimated). Includes $500 non-refundable deposit, housing, some meals, excursions, administrative and instructional costs, and on-site orientation. Program fee does not include airfare, insurance, local transportation and personal expenses. Please see detailed budget link below.
Dates:
- Program: June 6, 2024 to July 4, 2024
- Instructional: June 6, 2024 to July 4, 2024
- Priority Deadline: February 1, 2024
- Final Deadline: February 1, 2024
Application Code
353045
Program Coordinator
Emma Schultz
Additional Resources
Scholarships
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Events Calendar
Information Session
Next Step
Plan to attend an info session in Fall 2023 to learn more! Dates/times coming soon. For more info, contact educationabroad@austin.utexas.edu.