Summer Abroad
Summer Abroad 2008

Art Therapy—International,
Social, and Cultural Diversity

 

Loire Valley, FRANCE
ARTH 230.60 (3 credits)
June 23-July 2: Reading assignments
July 2-16: Program in France
July 30: Final assignment due
Overseas: July 2-16
Professors Heidi Bardot and Tally Tripp


PROGRAM
This course will provide students the opportunity to study and explore social and cultural diversity in a culture different than your own. Students will be provided with theories of art therapy and counseling in order to develop competencies essential for a culturally responsive therapist with regard to age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, socio-economic status, developmental disability, education, family values, and religious and spiritual values. Students will be staying in the Loire Valley in a renovated farmhouse on the grounds of a chateau. Students will explore their own racial and cultural self-awareness through coursework, art and cultural experientials, studio time, excursions, interactions with other participants and locals, and free expression time. This is a graduate level course and students must be enrolled in a related field of study. Please click here to view the syllabus.

COSTS
The cost of the program is estimated at $4,068 for three credits tuition, study abroad insurance, lodging, in-country transportation, & limited group meals. International airfare and personal expenses are not included.

MORE INFORMATION
Inquiries may be addressed to Professor Bardot by e-mail at hbardot@gwu.edu or to the Office for Study Abroad (OSA) at 202-994-1649, e-mail studyabr@gwu.edu.

TO APPLY
Students need to contact the professor of the course directly, and then complete the online application. Applications are due by FEBRUARY 29, 2008. A nonrefundable fee will apply to students who withdraw after the registration deadline.

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NOTE: Please be advised that the fees listed are based on estimates and are subject to change. GW reserves the right to cancel this program at any time without notice.

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