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Mailing address:
PO Box 786
Milwaukee, WI 53201
Physical
Address
2400 E. Hartford Avenue
Enderis Hall 10th
and 11th Floors
Milwaukee WI 53211
PHONE:
414-229-4851
Fax: 414-229-5311
Email: ssw@uwm.edu
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The
Bristol International Credit Earning Program (BICEP) July 3 –
July 17, 2008
A special summer opportunity to earn 6 credits (graduate or undergraduate) in social work or criminal justice is available from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for those attending the BICEP program. Enrollment at UWM is not required to attend this international course of study, but it is available for those interested in receiving UWM credit.
The Bristol International Credit Earning Program (BICEP) is a two week intensive course of study in comparative social policy for which students can earn 6 hours of undergraduate or graduate credit in Social Work or Criminal Justice at during the summer semester at UWM. This year the program will run from July 3 to July 17, 2008, in Bristol, England.
The Bristol International
Credit Earning Program (BICEP) is a two week intensive course of study
in comparative social policy for which students can earn 6 hours of
undergraduate or graduate credit in Social Work or Criminal Justice
at during the summer semester at UWM. This year the program will run
from July 3 to July 17, 2008, in Bristol, England.
Program
Structure: The program consists of a combination of lectures
by English faculty from the University of Bristol and professionals
in social work and criminal justice, site visits, and assignment to
a UK research advisor for individual academic assistance. Students
may study in the areas of child welfare, criminal justice, health
policy, mental health and family violence. Within each of these broad
areas, students will choose to focus on a particular topic in order
to compare an aspect of the British system to a comparable concept
in the US. Students are required to attend all lectures, site visits,
and write a paper reflecting their work. The paper is due August 10,
2007 and will represent approximately 75% of the course grade.
Accommodations:
Students are housed at the University of Bristol student "flats"
for the two weeks. These flats consist of a sleeping room, with bed
and desk and a sink in the room. Two to three students share a bathroom,
which consists of toilet, sink and shower. In addition, every 5-6
rooms share a "common room", which is a large kitchen with
TV, ironing facilities and room to just lounge. The flats are part
of a larger complex set on a large estate within walking distance
of shops, restaurants, pubs, book stores, antique stores, clothing
stores, and parks.
Schedule:
The two weeks are full, but there is time built in for you to do a
little touring. One of the weekends is completely free, so you can
take advantage of day trips organized by the Bristol group. In the
past, these day trips have been to Wales, Stonehenge, the Cotswolds,
and other areas within a few hours of Bristol. The last day of the
program is spent in London, with a special tour of the Houses of Parliament.
Students get in with tickets to the House of Commons and the House
of Lords.
Costs:
The estimated cost of the program for 2008 is $3800, but a final cost
figure will not be available until after February 1, 2008. The cost
of the program includes tuition, ground transportation to Bristol
and site visits, room, and about 80% of all meals. Airfare is not
included, but many students have been able to get great deals by looking
around and booking early.
BICEP 2008 Flyer: Download the flyer
(PDF).
Student
Application: Download the application,
print it, complete it and drop it off or mail it to Dr.
Susan Rose.
If you
are interested in the program, please contact Dr. Susan Rose at 414-229-6301
or sjrose@uwm.edu for more information.
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