SW 5160 - Advanced International Social Work

Credit Hours 3
Description: This course explores global social work, past and present, and the application of social work to vulnerable groups around the global. Students will learn about different applications of social work and social services delivery systems around the globe. Students will apply social work values, knowledge and skills to address global problems. Student will explore the peer-reviewed literature, grey literature, and databases on international development applied to a selected country and specialized field of practice of the student’s choice. Students will explore their international career goals through the focused exploration of a specific development issue within a country or region of the globe.