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WVU International
Partnerships

Division of Social Work, Eberly College of Arts & Sciences
Location: Vietnam & Cambodia
Dates: May 20- June 19, 2008
Program Status: No longer accepting applications

This program is designed for students and professionals in Social Work. Students will have the opportunity to spend time in Ho Chi Minh City and An Giang Province of Vietnam, examining the social issues in these areas and contrasting how they differ in urban and rural settings.

Students will also travel to Cambodia to work with Non-Government organizations focusing on human trafficking and the issues it causes. Contrasting social service organizations in the United States with those of Communist countries will expose students to how culture, history and politics influence the creation of social problems and their solutions.

During their time abroad, students will cultivate a global perspective on the nature of social problems and the methods used to address them. Students will be given the opportunity to experience how the infrastructure of a country limits the opportunities of its citizens and the ability to resolve problems.

Program Director

• Professor Neal Newfield, Division of Social Work

Course Information:

• Graduate: SOWK 693, 3 credits may be used as a COSA or Direct Practice elective.
• Undergraduate: SOWK 493, 6 credits
• Students will have one month after returning to complete a written term paper that is due on July 19th, 2008
• Syllabus & Itinerary

Cost:

• Graduate: $4,150
• Undergraduate: $4,300
• Price includes: WVU credits, international flight, housing, local transportation, excursions, international health insurance, visa fees
• Not included: meals, personal expenses

Program Resources

• Professor Newfield's web-site
• Program Application - Undergraduate
• Program Application - Graduate
• Acceptance Packet - Due: TBA
• Pre-Departure Orientation - Registration Form
• Pre-Departure Guide

Travel Resources

• U.S. Passport Application Instructions
• WVU International Travel Clinic
• Consular Information Sheet for Vietnam - U.S. State Department
• Embassy of Vietnam in the United States
• Health Information for Travelers to Vietnam - U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC)