- London, England
This course explores the historical and contemporary contexts of the British welfare state, social work practice, and institutional efforts to address social injustice. Through cultural immersion, students develop critical self-awareness, deepen their understanding of how the U.K. and the U.S. address pressing social issues, and heighten their awareness of the rights, responsibilities, and actions of global citizenship in an increasingly global society. By listening to and engaging with local communities, students consider the social frameworks within which people live to appreciate the moral and ethical complexities of privilege, inequity, and social justice issues. With London as our classroom, this interdisciplinary course emphasizes learning through field visits, seminars, and lively discussions.
Sponsored by School of Social Work
Course(s)
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S W 360K
/
S W 497M
- Roots of Social and Economic Justice: An International Perspective
and
L A 119 - International Learning Seminar
Academic Information
Students earn 4 hours of in-residence credit upon successful completion of the program. Courses must be taken for a grade and are factored into GPA. The May Term course (3 hours) carries a Global Cultures Flag. Students will also take a required one hour course during the Spring Term.
Faculty
The program course is led by Professors Lauren Gulbas and Tanya Voss.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Good academic standing
- Minimum GPA 2.0 (graduate students minimum GPA 3.0).
- UT enrollment during the spring semester preceding the program.
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
Students live in vetted homestays in London. A shared room is standard. There is typically two students per homestay. Continental breakfast is included in the homestay, as well as weekly laundry service and wifi.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
Estimate 2024 Program fee: $5,620. Program fee includes housing, some meals and activities, local transportation and on-site orientation. Program fee does not include airfare, books, insurance and personal expenses.
Dates:
- Program: May 13, 2024 to June 6, 2024
- Instructional: May 14, 2024 to June 5, 2024
- Final Deadline: November 1, 2023
Application Code
355012
Program Coordinator
Phoebe Scott
Additional Resources
Financial Aid
Scholarships
Video
Make an Appointment
Frequently Asked Questions
Fin Responsibility Policy
Information Session
Events Calendar
Next Step
Visit our table at the Education Abroad Fair Sept 6th, 10-3pm. See our Events Calendar for info session dates and times this fall. Last year's Information Session recording is linked above. Make an Appointment with Program Coordinator Phoebe Scott if you have further questions.