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EMU Civil Rights Tour (Outgoing Program) Print  Save  Share
  • Locations: Clarksdale, MS, United States; Kosciusko, MS, United States; Memphis, TN, United States;
  • Program Terms: Winter Intersession
  • Budget Sheets: Winter Intersession
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Winter Intersession 2026 12/01/2025 12/05/2025 TBA TBA
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Program Type: Faculty-Led Domestic
Field of Study: All majors are welcome, General Education Requirement, Political Science
Program Description:

Civil Rights Tour

Civil Rights  Civil Rights2

Courses: PLSC 479 or PLSC 592
Credits: 3
Eligibility: Open to all EMU students in good academic standing. Must be at least 18 years old at time of travel.

Program Overview
Follow the path of civil rights leaders from the 50s and 60s across Tennessee and Mississippi. Expand your understanding of the movement that introduced political, social and policy changes across the country. Experience the locations and find out more about significant people and events in the movement and how they relate to today.

On-Campus Class Meetings
This course is a winter term course and students are expected to meet for mandatory class meetings during the winter term before travel. Times and locations will be announced to accepted students.

Financial Aid and Scholarships
Financial aid and many EMU scholarships can be applied to the tuition and fees for this program. Visit the Office of Financial Aid for more information

Instructor Information
Dr. Barbara Patrick is a professor and the Department Head for Political Science here at EMU.  Professor Barry Pyle, Ph.D. teaches various Political Science courses at Eastern Michigan University.