EXPLORING SOCIAL JUSTICE: EXPERIENCE THE HISTORY OF A CIVIL RIGHTS CAPITAL

Faculty Leaders: Dr. Sara Plummer, Dr. DuWayne Battle, Rutgers School of Social Work

Travel Dates: Spring Break 2020 (March 16-22, 2020)

Class Meeting Times: Hours By Arrangement

Course Number: 50:910:499:l1

Program Cost: Approximately $1,650*

Students will be escorted to various historical sites in Birmingham, Selma, and Montgomery that are part of the US Civil Rights Trail such as the Freedom Riders National Monument, the Civil Rights memorial Center, and 1977 Books an abolitionist bookstore and library. These sites will allow students to witness the very historical points where equality and freedom were fought for and discussed in social work classes. The final three days will be spent at a social work conference in Birmingham, Alabama.

Program Cost Includes:

  • Airfare
  • Housing
  • Some meals and excursions

Program Cost Does Not Include:

  • Passport, visa, or airport entrance or exit fees (if applicable)
  • Vaccinations
  • Remaining meals

*Program cost is approximate and subject to change. Program cost is in addition to tuition.