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Faculty-Led Abroad Courses

TWU has a long standing tradition of faculty leading various student groups abroad in conjunction with coursework. Education Abroad Programs manages the approval process for individual education abroad courses offered by TWU and can provide support in the planning and execution of courses with a domestic (out-of-state) or international travel component.

 

Faculty-Led Abroad Course Policies

All participants must:

All programs must:

Students with Disabilities

The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies in the United States; many countries do not have the levels of access available in the U.S (i.e. historic buildings that do not have elevators). The Office of Disability Services for Students (DSS) works with TWU staff and faculty as well as the staff at the overseas sites to provide reasonable accommodations where appropriate and feasible. According to the law, accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis and are not required if they would require a fundamental alteration of the program or would present an undue hardship to the university. If students are not able to perform the essential requirements of the course (with or without accommodations), then they are not qualified to participate in the program.

DSS Student Requirements:

  • Meet the standard university eligibility requirements in applying and registering for education abroad programs
  • Begin planning for education abroad with DSS at least one year before the planned program to identify challenges existing in particular countries
  • Be registered with DSS in order to receive accommodations by the deadline for advance notice for education abroad. If the student chooses not to disclose any disability-related needs until abroad, he/she is subject to the same policies and procedures for course participation as any other student
  • Identify disability-related potential barriers that could affect participation in the course, and consider the impact on:
    • Classroom participation
    • Housing
    • Transportation
    • Academic supports (i.e. testing, writing, and reading)
    • Health services (i.e. counseling, medication)
    • Assistive technology