Instructor: Dr. Nicole Prior, Asst. Professor

“Comparative Criminal Justice” – Study Abroad

CJCR 4017/5017

Date: May 23 –June 7, 2017 Location: London, UK

Instructor: Dr. Nicole Prior, Asst. Professor

DESCRIPTION:“Comparative Criminal Justice” will take place in and around LONDON during Summer 2017. Students will leave May23, 2017, and arrive in LONDONonMay24th. After two weeks of visiting Criminal Justice type sites, participating in arranged discussion groups, and visiting historical sites, students will return to the United States on June7, 2017.

COURSE CREDIT: “Comparative Criminal Justice” is a comparative look at the difference between the US Criminal Justice System and Criminal Justice abroad requiring observing, journaling, and critical writing. Students will be required to submit writing assignments to Dr. Prior by a due date after the course. A short presentation will also be given by student during post-travel classes.Graduate and/or Undergraduate credit (3 credit hours) is available through the following listing for pre-summer: CJCR 4017/5017

REQUIREMENTS: A requirement of a 2.0 GPA is needed unless prior approval from instructor is granted.

WHAT’S NEEDED TO APPLY: Please turn in CJCR SA Application, one reference letter from a current professor, a 300-800 word essay, first installment of deposit ($200) to hold place in class. You will be notified within a week of your application of your acceptance into the class.

DEADLINES: for joining class will coincide with the second deposit date (February 24, 2017)

ESTIMATED COSTS: Itemized costs are approximately as follows: note that exchange rates may change these estimates!

NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT
PAYS FOR / STUDENT PAYS FOR BEFORE TRIP / STUDENT PAYS WHILE ABROAD
Accommodations $1140
Entry Tickets 200
Ins 45
London Underground 135
Group meals 150
Book 30 / Meals $650
Airfare 1200
ETSU Tuition (undergrad)1122
(graduate)1557 / Extra Sightseeing ?
Side Trips ?
Souvenirs ?
TOTAL DEPOSIT $1700 / TOTAL (U)$2972 (G)$3407 / TOTAL ?

Approximate Total undergrad - $4672-graduate- $5107(estimated travel costs w/tuition)

Non-refundable Deposit Due; $200 due Feb 3,2017, $1000 due Feb24,2017,and $500 by March 17,2017

SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID: START EARLY! Students should start by consulting with the ETSU Financial Aid Office (Amy Collins) about funding opportunities!Students shouldalso look on the International Programs website at for information on scholarships.Students are encouraged to apply for scholarships by JANUARY 31st (firm deadline) to help with the cost of the trip.After looking at the website you may want to contact Patricia Lin-Steadman in International Programs (Yoakley Hall) with questions you may have. Financial aid and/or scholarship funds will not be released until mid-May. You must make other arrangements to pay for program costs prior to any ETSU funds dispersement. International Programs has a bridge loan program to cover airfare/amount of IE award on a first-come, first-serve basis for IE Scholarship recipients, ONLY!

PLANNING MEETING/ CLASSES: All students are required to attend all pre-course information and planning sessionswhen important information will be provided for the trip and assignments. You are also required to attend class sessions before and after the travel dates unless prior approval is gained.

For More information contact Christine Ketelaar @ 439.5346 or email

PLEASE FILL OUT APPLICATION FORM FOUND IN CJ OFFICE

Prices and information subject to change

FINANCIAL AIDand ETSU STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS

START EARLY!!!!

Students should start this process by consulting with

the ETSU Financial Aid!

Financial Aid

Consult with the ETSU Financial Aid Office (Amy Collins) about funding opportunities!

Make sure you talk to them early to possibly set up a plan for summer aid. Summer aid is linked to the Spring semester financial aid

1st Floor Burgin Dossett, Phone: 423.439.4300, Fax: 423.439.5855

ETSU STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS

First, Please check the International Studies website for information and application for scholarships.

Go to International Programs and Services website page, On left-hand side click Study Abroad/Exchange Programs, click scholarships

ETSU Study Abroad Scholarships

• ETSU International Education Scholarship Deadline is January 31st
• ETSU Summer $1000 ScholarshipDeadline is January 31st

The purpose of these scholarships is to provide financial support to all eligible undergraduate and

graduate students who plan to study abroad. Awards are based on merit and financial need

Type out Application and Budget sheet and print off, gather other required materials and take to International Programs in Yoakley Hall room 122 OR you can email your application, budget sheet, and other required materials to

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!

Financial aid and/or scholarship funds will not be released until mid-May.

You must make other arrangements to pay for program costs prior to any ETSU funds dispersement.

International Programs has a bridge loan program to cover airfare/amount of IE award on a first-come, first-serve basis for IE Scholarship recipients, ONLY!

If you have further questions please contact;

Patricia Lin-Steadman, Study Abroad Advisor

International Programs and Services

Honors College

Yoakley Hall

Phone: 423.439.7737

Fax: 423.439.7131