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International Programs at MSASS


Why choose to earn 3 credits and travel with MSASS during break to Israel Guatemala, Netherlandsor Ecuador?

Because most
are approved for Global/Cultural Diversity?
Because one Netherlands section is JUST for Undergrads?
Because most time is spent visiting community facilities - not in lectures?
Because Financial Aid is available?
Because there are no pre-requisites? 
Or because it is an exciting way to take a course?

Make an appointment to learn more!  Contact: Debby Jacobson dxj@case.edu
OR DROP IN :      All at Mandel School (MSASS), room 108 

Fill out and Bring Forms when you come
  • Monday, November 23,  12:30 - 1:30
  • Tuesday, November 24,  12:30 - 1:30 and   EVENING: 6:00pm
  • Monday, November 30,  12:30 - 1:30
  • Tuesday, December 1,  12:30 - 1:30
  • Thursday, December 3,  EVENING   6:00m
  • Saturday, December 5 , EVENING    5:00 pm
  • Tuesday, December 8,  12:30 - 1:30
MSASS International Travel Courses are open to:
  • Undergrads (all majors)
  • Grads (all programs)
  • Alumni & Interested Professionals
  • Undergrads/Grads from other Universities
    •  Non CWRU students: special arrangements may be made with your university to offer as an Independent Study or you may transfer credit from CWRU
       
Course Descriptions,  General Information,   FormsInfo Meetings



SPRING BREAK
2010
MAY
2010

1) Comparative Health & Social Justice
     Undergraduate

2) Comparative Health & Social Justice
    Graduate 

3) Mental Health Issues and Practice
    Undergraduate and Graduates

(March 5-March 14)
Cost: $2,750.00**



1) Child Welfare   
2) Community Development
    Both Undergraduate and Graduates

(March 5-March 14)
Cost: $2,250.00**
 

  Israel:

Health care and religious communities in Israel
Undergraduate and Graduates

(March 4-March 14)
Approximate Cost: $3,750.00**

- Social, Health & Human  Services
Undergraduate and Graduates
 
(May 17 - May 29)
Cost: $2,900.00**

Can be registered for Spring OR Summer
  **Program fees include international airfare, in-country travel, most meals (depending on program), double occupancy accommodation, instructional materials, agency visits, guest lecturers, program fees and most excursions and cultural events. This fee does not include cost of course credit. Non Students pay a professional development fee of $400.00 in place of course credit. To reserve a place, drop off a non-refundable deposit of $250 to MSASS, room 210 (attention: Maya Gilbert).

Why AN MSASS TRAVEL COURSE? 
  • Most courses are approved for Global & Cultural Diversity credit
  • Financial Aid is available, contact nancy.issa@case.edu
  • Although all courses are open to undergrads, there is one Netherlands section JUST for Undergrads
  • Most of your time is spent visiting numerous community facilities - not in lectures
  • All courses are experiential/hands-on Learn about a new culture, comparative social issues & practices
  • You will develop long lasting friendships with others from all disciplines
  • You can boost your transcript and resume
  • There are no pre-requisites or language required
  • Travel Courses have at least two faculty from U.S. who travel & stay in the same accommodations with students
 MSASS (Mandel School of Applied Social Science) is
  • the top ranked school at CWRU
  • the winner of a prestigious National Award (Council of Social Work Educators, 2006/07) 
  • in the top ten nationally for Social Work
  • the original short-term, three-credit Travel program at CWRU
For more information, see the trip slides for Amsterdam, Israel, and Bangladesh.

A great article on past student experiences