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This course explores the implications of disability in global contexts with varying types of health care and education systems for individuals with disabilities. It examines how local public and private sectors, including schools, hospitals, or transportation systems, affect the lives of people with disabilities in Shanghai. The students will explore and identify cultural and historical factors, which may influence a community’s view of disability. Students will gain knowledge of different professions through interactions with faculty, students, and community visits to develop inter-professional team-building skills. This course utilizes the reflective teaching model and experiential learning to enrich students’ understandings of the impact of context, including enablers and barriers to participation in daily life especially for people with disabilities. Students will learn about socialized health care, education, access and public transportation, and social welfare for individuals with disabilities in Shanghai.
Location:
To be announced.
Program Dates:
To be announced.
Who Can Participate:
NYU Graduate Students
Related Areas of Study:
- Childhood Education
- Communicative Sciences and Disorders
- Educational Leadership
- International Education
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Special Education
- Social Work
- Teaching and Learning
This is not a complete list. We value diverse perspectives in our programs and encourage students from other majors and professions.
Course(s):
Occupational Therapy and all other non-Physical Therapy students register for a total of 3 credits and take the following course:
- OT-GE 2174, Section 099 (Class #TBA) - Disability in a Global Context (3 credits)
Offered through the Department of Occupational Therapy.
Students in the Physical Therapy program may register the below course only after receiving approval from the program faculty leader. Otherwise, please register for the above Occupational Therapy course.
- PT-GE.2300 Section 099 (Class #TBA) - Independent Study: Disability in a Global Context (1 credit)
Offered through the Department of Physical Therapy.
Important Note: All program applicants are encouraged to meet with their academic adviser to determine if and how this course may be applied towards their program requirements and degree completion.
Faculty:
Sally Poole, Clinical Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy, Department of Occupational Therapy.
Wen K. Ling, Chair and Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, Department of Physical Therapy.
Accommodations:
Students stay in shared-occupancy housing arranged by the Office of Global Affairs.
Your accommodation arrangements are included in your Housing and Activity Fees.
Group accommodation dates correspond with the program dates listed above.
Costs:
- Steinhardt Graduate Tuition Fee: Per-credit charge, TBA
- Graduate Registration and Services Fees: Per-credit charge; TBA
- Housing Fee - TBA
- Activity Fee - TBA
- GeoBlue International Health Insurance - Included
Estimated Direct Cost Total: TBA
View NYU Steinhardt Graduate Study Tuition and Fees set for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Tuition, Housing, and Activity fees will be due based on Bursar's Payment Schedule for the Summer 2023 term.
PLEASE NOTE: Students are responsible for purchasing transportation and airfare to/from the program location. All students participating in the program are required to live in NYU-provided housing.
Students will be notified when to book flights. We recommend comparing tickets on multiple sites to ensure the best fare. Past participants have used the following flight search engines: Kayak, Google Flights, and Student Universe for student rates.
Students are encouraged to budget for study abroad programs based on individual needs. You may use online budgeting tools such as Numbeo, Expatistan, and Budget Your Trip to budget for your ideal study abroad experience.
Learn about graduate study abroad scholarships and other funding opportunities.
Travel, Visa, and Other Information:
Global Affairs will inform participants about pandemic-related travel and entry requirements for their destination. COVID-19 vaccination is required, and testing may also be necessary for departure to and returning from your program destination.
Flight: Students book their own travel to coincide with program dates. Please keep in mind that flights arriving in Shanghai typically depart New York a day in advance. All participants are strongly encouraged to purchase refundable flights.
Passport: All program participants are required to have a valid passport, which must be valid at least six months beyond the program end date.
Visa: US citizens require a valid passport and a visitor's visa for travel to China.
All other passport holders should check their visa requirements on the embassy/consulate website respective of their nationality. For further guidance on visas and other non-immigration matters, contact OGS Outbound Student Services at ogs.outbound@nyu.edu.
Helpful links: US State Department, Chinese Visas, Center for Disease Control, Lonely Planet Guide, NYU Shanghai.
Weather: In Shanghai, summer temperatures tend to be quite hot, usually in the 80°s and low 90 (Fahrenheit). Visit BBC Weather to learn more about local weather conditions in China.
Pre-Departure Resources:
Visit the Steinhardt Study Abroad Resources website and get a head start on preparing for your study abroad program experience.
Policies:
Visit the Office of Global Affairs Short-Term Graduate Courses Policies page.