*TU Education, Ethics, and Change in Thailand (Faculty-Led)

*Towson University
Summer
Chiang Mai, Thailand (Map)
Phuket, Thailand (Map)
Bangkok, Thailand (Map)

PROGRAM CANCELLED

Discover Thailand with Towson University in Summer 2024! Study the nature of ethics, social justice, and critical social issues through an education lens. Gain an understanding of the Thai education system through school visits and compare and contrast approaches to ethics in teaching between the U.S. and Thailand.

Participants will spend time in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Program highlights include a street food tour in Chiang Mai and visits to the Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Temple, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Ayutthaya, an elephant sanctuary, and more. 
Summer 2024
Yes

June 3 - 15, 2024. Class assignments and lectures may also take place online and/or on the Towson University campus prior to and after the experience in Thailand.

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

Prof. Ashley Lucas - Towson University Department of Secondary Education
Prof. Xiaoming Liu - Towson University Department of Elementary Education

Students choose one of the following:

  • SCED 304 Education, Ethics, and Change (3 credits, Core 14)
  • ELED 494/594 Travel and Study in Elementary Education (3 credits)
  • SCED 494/594 Travel and Study in Secondary Education (3 credits)

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, breakfast daily, 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 Education, Ethics, and Change in Thailand 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.

For more information, contact Prof. Ashley Lucas, Department of Secondary Education, or Prof. Xiaoming Liu, Department of Elementary Education, 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/