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USC School of Social WorkGlobal Immersion Programs

Global Perspectives on Sexual Orientation, Gender and Ethnicity

Europe


A unique opportunity for social work students to gain:

Exposure to social work practice in different locations and culturesin Europe;

Comparative perspectives on similar social issues and how they are approached differently outside of mainland United States;

New practice skills and techniques used with individuals and communities;

Informed view of social support systems in Europe at both the family and societal level;

Awareness of major policies and social service programs in a distinct region of the world; and

Four units of credit


A unique global immersion program in Europe designed to enhance participants’ understanding of the ways in which sexual orientation, gender and ethnicity intersect and interact with one another in European contexts.

An opportunity to explore Europe in an intensive two- week immersion visit in the Netherlands that will and experimental consist of lectures with faculty and guest speakers, and reflective exercises and group-based assignments.

An immersion that will include visits to social service, community and human rights organizations, as well as cultural excursions in the Netherlands.

USC School of Social WorkGlobal Immersion ProgramsAccommodations in Europe


The Hague

Cultural Sites and Excursions inThe Netherlands

Amsterdam

USC School of Social WorkGlobal Immersion ProgramsWhat are the program formats?

The three-week programs will take placein May and June 2011 and will be comprised of pre-departure sessionsin Los Angeles followed by twoweeks at the following locations:

Pre-departure Sessions in Los Angeles

May 23 and 25, 2011

Program in Europe

June 10 - 25, 2011)

Daily instruction will combine university faculty and guest speakers, discussion panels, and site visits to community organizations

Visits to cultural sites and participation in special events

Field excursions


Program Costs

Tuition: $5,440 + Fees ($1,360 unit x 4 units – SOWK599)

Program Fee: $1,850 + Transportation

LAX to Amsterdam (Est. $900 - $1,200 round-trip)

Program Fee includes: Lodging (double room occupancy, breakfast included), local transportation, weekday lunches, cultural activities, tours, and field visits.

Other Fees include: Required health insurance if not enrolled in mandatory USC health insurance plan. Participants are also responsible for their own visas (if required) dinners, weekend lunches, snacks, non-program local transportation and other incidentals.


Application Process:

Application and $250.00 non-refundable deposit are due at time of application. (Checks made out to the University of Southern California.)

The sooner you apply, the better chance you will have in being accepted into the program of your choice.

Program fee balance is due no later than Friday, April 22, 2011.

Note: You must be enrolled in SOWK599 in order to participate on the program.

Financial Aid

If you are receiving financial aid, you may also be able to use it toward international study. See the School’s Financial Aid Office.


Special note for 2nd year students who are scheduled to graduate in May.

You will be able to take one of the three global immersion courses as

your last elective.

In doing so, you will be able to walk during the May commencement, but

your degree will not be conferred until August 2011.


For more information on Europe Program contact:

Devon BrooksAssociate ProfessorUSC School of Social Work 213.821.1387 ● [email protected]

Annalisa EnrileAssociate Professor213.821.1334 ● [email protected]

Wanda JewellAdjunct [email protected]

Dan HesterDirector of International ProgramsUSC School of Social WorkMRF 202B213.740.3939 ● [email protected]

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