Global Experience: Puerto Rico Emergency Management
Investigate differences in response strategies, infrastructure, and community resilience in effective emergency management.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
GLB299x: Emergency Management
Offers a unique, hands-on opportunity to study international Emergency Management practices while traveling to Puerto Rico.
*More information coming soon
How does this work?
Itinerary coming soon.
The cost of this 3-credit course will cover tuition, travel, accommodations, site visits, and most group activities.
May 2027
Details
- Accommodations are included in trip costs
- In-country orientation and tours
- Optional transportation to and from the airport based on student need
- Excursion transportation will be provided by bus, public transit, and train
- Daily breakfasts and dinners are provided
- Must meet PCT policies and procedures
- 3-credit course
Successful completion of the course will satisfy the following electives: open elective, and cultural diversity perspective elective.
Estimated Billable Expenses
*Look for exact pricing in Fall 2026
- Program Cost: Estimated $4000 (includes airfare)
- International insurance: $30 (approximate)
- Tuition/Fees (in-state): $623/credit x 3 = $1,869
Total: $5,899 (approximate)
Non-Billable Expenses
- Some meals & incidentals: $200 (approximate)
- International phone plan: $100 (approximate)
- Shuttle to/from airport: $250 (if needed)
Total: $550 (approximate)
Grand Total: $6,449 (approximate)
Billing
All billable expenses appear on a student’s semester bill as: Tuition/Fees (credit hours) and International Travel Fee (program and travel costs). Some costs and expenses are estimates. Payment overages will be refunded to students after all trip costs are reconciled on June 30.
Financial Aid
Most financial aid you would receive on campus can be applied toward the cost of this program. All financial aid eligibility is determined by Financial Aid.
Scholarships
PCT offers many study abroad scholarships with various eligibility criteria. The Spring-Summer 2026 application deadline is October 17, 2026. Apply by submitting your interest to Global Experiences at global@pct.edu.
Eligibility
Good standing - A status indicating that a student is not under any disciplinary sanctions, has no unsatisfied financial obligation to the College, and is not on academic probation or suspension.
Committing to your Program
All students register for their program during the normal advising period in the semester prior to the program start. Registration in the course constitutes commitment to the payment terms. Semester bills will include the associated billable expenses of tuition/fees and the International Travel Fee.
Withdrawal Policy
Students will be subject to the Termination, Drops, and Withdrawals Policy (P4.31) and the Refunds Policy (P5.23) for the tuition/fees and International Travel Fees associated with the course (P4.60). Travel-related costs may be refunded to the student to the extent those costs have not already been contractually committed by the College to outside parties. Note that contractually committed costs increase closer to the travel date. In cases where program costs are divided evenly among all participants, the student’s portion of costs will be considered contractually committed and non-recoverable. If at any point prior to travel, a student is no longer in good standing, they may be removed from the course and prohibited from traveling. Those students may receive refunds minus all non-recoverable costs.
Travel Highlights
Coming Soon
Experienced Faculty
Meet Your Faculty Guide
"When you study at Penn College, your instructors will do more than know your name. They'll get to know you. Experienced, passionate, and dedicated to your success, Penn College faculty are here to support your academic journey."
Will Schlosser
Instructor, Emergency Management & Homeland Security
Contact
Interested?
For more information about this course, contact Will Schlosser, the Faculty Guide for this Global Experience.
Questions?
For general questions about Global Experiences, such as study away programs and student exchanges at Penn College, contact Global Experiences.