Innovative Community Engagement with Vulnerable Populations

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Students will travel to Los Angeles, California in Summer II of 2024. 5-week course work with one week of travel from July 7, 2024, to July 13, 2024

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Study in America Experience -

Amidst the vibrant tapestry of Los Angeles, students delve into the intricacies of social work and community engagement within diverse neighborhoods. Exploring innovative approaches to empower vulnerable populations. In this sprawling cityscape, learning extends beyond textbooks, revealing the complexities of real-world scenarios, equipping students to navigate and uplift communities, and fostering meaningful change in a dynamic societal landscape.

COURSE INFORMATION

To be admitted to this SIA program, you must enroll in ONE of the course options below:

TRIP DETAILS

LOCATION

Los Angeles, California

DATES

July 7, 2024 - July 13, 2024

TRIP COSTS

Trip: $$$$
*financial aid eligible*

Study In America Experience

Innovative Community Engagement - In the Areas of Los Angeles!

The departure for this trip is dated July 7, 2024, more information will be updated soon. Feel free to come back for more information later on!

** Field Trip

** Prerequisites will be waived**

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NEXT STEPS

STEP THREE

Applications reviewed by the Program Director & OXP

STEP FOUR

OXP notifies students with decision and next steps

POLICIES

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Undergraduate in good standing at Texas State. 

 

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  • Costs

    • INCLUDES: 
      • Lodging
      • Group Meals
      • Public Transporation 
      • Excursions
      • Entry Fees to Musuems  
      NOT INCLUDED: 
      • Personal Meals
      • Travel (Airfare) to Philadelphia from Texas 
      • Personal Expenses - supplies/groceries 
      • Transportation to Lodging from Airport 

  • Drop & Refund Policy

    • Drop Refund - Refunds for a dropped extension course are given according to university policy for regular university courses on campus.  Refer to the Registrar's Web site for more information.

    • Students are able to receive a refund on the Program Fee that falls within this refund schedule. This is separate from the refund deadlines associated with tuition costs.

      The following policy applies to students that drop/withdraw from the course/program -

      • 100% of the Program Fee is Refundable '45' days prior to the course start date.
      • 70% of the Program Fee is Refundable '44' days prior to the course start date. 
      • 50% of the Program Fee is Refundable after the first start date of the course. 

      Students that cannot complete the program and would like to appeal the refund policy, please contact the SIA Coordinator, for more assistance. 

      Please note: the course start date is not the first day of travel. 

  • Program Preperation

    • Transportation is provided from the airport to all program sites and back to the airport at the end of the program.

    • No, however, certain clothing will be recommended for the city trip.

    • Yes, students will have some down time on most days of the trip.