Study Abroad

Crime and Punishment Cross Nationally, UK

Minimester 2010 (dates to be announced)

Study in London with Towson University in January 2010. Explore the difference and similarities between the U.S. and English experience of and response to crime. The course includes a comparative examination of histories of crime, crime rates, distributions of offenses, and social perceptions of crime and criminals including comparisons of the police, court and incarceration systems. Discover how the U.S. Criminal Justice system developed from the British model through first-hand experience.

The program is based in London, one of the liveliest and most cosmopolitan cities in the world and home to more than 7.7 million residents. With music and sports venues, art galleries, theaters, museums, and shops, this city has something for everyone. Program highlights include visits to the Crime Museum at Scotland Yard, the public gallery in the 'Old Bailey' to watch trials in session, local prison tours, and a guided London 'crime walk'. Housing is in modest, clean hotels with students sharing rooms with one or more classmates.

This course is open to all majors but must be taken for credit. Attendance at all lectures and site visits is mandatory. Students will be graded on the quality of their participation in the site visits in addition to the course assignments.

Instructor: Prof. Michelle Manasse and Prof. Christine Eith, Towson University Dept. of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice

Course: SOCI 370 Crime and Punishment Cross Nationally (3 credits).

TU students may receive Honors credit for their study abroad experience - click here for more information.

Cost:*Approx. $4,200 includes tuition (3 credits), housing, health insurance, roundtrip airfare, transportation between program sites, and museum entrance fees. Students will be responsible for their own meals - some group dinners will be included. Additional costs include $150 study abroad fee, meals, personal spending money for shopping and any excursions they undertake during free time.

*The Towson University Study Abroad Office reserves the right to make any necessary changes including adjustments in cost in the event that unforeseen circumstances arise.

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Application Deadline: OCTOBER 15, 2009. Admission is on a rolling basis. Early application is advised as space is limited.

Application Process: Fill out the application and submit it to the TU Study Abroad Office. $250 deposit required at time of application.

Non-TU students must also submit a completed Non-Degree Enrollment Application (PDF). Please print this also and include it with your regular application.

Space limited to 18 students; students admitted on a rolling basis up to the deadline date.

For Further Information: Contact Prof. Michelle Manasse or Prof. Christine Eith, Dept. of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice, 410-704-2265 or the TU Study Abroad Office.

Study Abroad Office
Administration Building, 2nd Floor
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Phone: 410-704-2451

Fax: 410-704-4703
Email: studyabroad@towson.edu