*TU Diversity and Social Justice in Healthcare in Ireland (Faculty-Led)

*Towson University
Summer
Dublin, Ireland (Map)
Galway, Ireland (Map)
Cork, Ireland (Map)

Explore cultural diversity and social justice in healthcare across the pond in Ireland in Summer 2024. Spend time in Dublin, Cork, and Galway, while developing your cultural understanding through immersion. Deepen your appreciation of what it means to be a healthcare professional through site visits to healthcare and higher education institutions and organizations. Seminar discussions, cultural activities, guest lectures, and volunteer opportunities will give you a broader perspective on the social components of health and healthcare.

Program highlights include visits to Trinity College, Kilkenny Castle, University College Cork, Kilmainham Gaol, the Irish Center for Human Rights, the Cliffs of Moher, the Aran Islands, and more.
Summer 2024
Yes

June 11 - 23, 2024. Class assignments and meetings may also take place online and/or on the Towson University campus prior to and after the experience in Ireland.

MARCH 15, 2024. Admission is on a rolling basis. Early application is advised as space is limited.

Prof. Mary Sharon Curran - Towson University Department of Nursing

Students will take NURS 416 Cultural Diversity in Healthcare (3 credits, Core 13). TU students may receive Honors credit for their study abroad experience.

Shared rooms in hostels and university housing.

Program price includes academic credit, housing, breakfast daily, a public transportation pass preloaded with 20 Euro credit, some group meals, excursions and activities, and health insurance. Additional costs include international airfare, all other meals, personal expenses, and the Study Abroad/Away Fee.

The Towson University Study Abroad & Away Office reserves the right to make any necessary changes including adjustments in cost in the event that unforeseen circumstances arise.

TU Diversity and Social Justice in Healthcare in Ireland Costs Chart

Note: International airfare is NOT included in the program cost.Students will be responsible for making their own travel arrangements to the program location to arrive by the designated date and time. The Study Abroad & Away Office will identify an optional flight which participants are encouraged to purchase independently.

Withdrawals/Refunds: After admission into the program, the student is responsible for the full program fee. Should the student wish to withdraw from the program for any reason after admission, only recoverable expenses may be refunded. Non-recoverable expenses may include but are not limited to costs paid to a study abroad provider, travel agency, or other third party by TU on the students behalf; housing; transportation; non-refundable deposits; activity fees; honorariums; guest lecture fees. Towson University withdrawal/drop/add deadlines do not apply. The student must submit their intention to withdraw in writing to the TU Study Abroad & Away Office.

Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5, a high school diploma or equivalent experience, be at least 18 years old, and have junior-level standing in the TU Nursing program, admission to the Nursing Degree Completion Option, or permission from the Department of Nursing for non-majors. 

Don't meet these requirements? Contact the Study Abroad & Away Office to discuss your eligibility for the program. 

For more information, contact Prof. Mary Sharon Curran - Towson University Department of Nursing, or the TU Study Abroad & Away Office, 410-704-2851.

To learn more, attend a Group Advising Session offered Monday through Friday at 2pm in PY 408.

NOTE: Please check the Centers for Disease Control website for information regarding any recommended and/or required vaccinations and medications for your destination.

IMPORTANT: We strongly encourage all study abroad/away participants to get vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 prior to their experience. Participants will be subject to the entry requirements and COVID related regulations of the host destination and program provider/host institution. We recommend students consider purchasing travel insurance with cancel for any reason (CFAR) coverage. Students will be responsible for any COVID related expenses incurred during their experience abroad/away.

 
Type:
TU Faculty-Led

 

http://www.towson.edu/studyabroad/