*TU Creativity, Community and Collaboration: Multilingual Perspectives on Urban Education

*Towson University
Summer
San Juan, Puerto Rico (Map)


Study away in Puerto Rico with Towson University! Discover how arts integration and cultural immersion impact the understanding of urban education. Gain a global perspective on educational inequity through a critical lens and learn how to identify, describe, and explain the historical, political, and socioeconomic contexts that shape the role of the arts, creativity, and language as an agent for educational success. Compare the arts and educational philosophies across cultures and how socio-cultural, geographic, and political events influence education though hands-on creativity and community-building. 

Participants will have the unique opportunity to engage with local arts and educational organizations and K12 learners and educators in Puerto Rico. Program highlights include guest lectures, educational visits, and cultural excursions to Old San Juan, Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico, and Pinones. 
Summer 2024
Yes

July 2 - July 14, 2024. Classes will also be held online prior to and following the on-site portion of the program in Puerto Rico.

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

Prof. Morna McNulty and Prof. Judith Guerrero - Towson University Department of Elementary Education

Students will take one of the following courses:

  • ELED 494 Travel and Study in Elementary Education (3 credits)
  • ELED 202 Historical and Contemporary Perspectives: America's Urban Schools (Core 10, 3 credits)
  • ELED 594 Travel and Study in Elementary Education (3 credits; graduate students only)

TU students may receive Honors credit for their study abroad experience.

Shared rooms in hotels, hostels, or university housing.

Program price includes academic credit, housing, some group meals, excursions, 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 Creativity, Community and Collaboration: Multilingual Perspectives on Urban Education 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, and be at least 18 years old.

Contact Prof. Morna McNulty, 410-704-4050- TU Department of Elementary Education or the TU Study Abroad & Away Office

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 (away)

 

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