SWK 520 Global Social Work Practice

Given the globalization of society, social workers are more likely to encounter diverse clients in the United States or to work internationally. This course will focus on social work practice in a global context centering on social justice issues including oppression, interdependence and distribution of resources, and human rights. Students will examine domestic issues related to diverse populations including, Native Americans, immigrants/refugees/asylum seekers and undocumented immigrants. Students will expand their awareness and understanding of global issues such as human and sex trafficking, genocide, child labor, access to education and healthcare, poverty, and family violence and other related social work issues and populations. Course materials will be used to examine the range of challenges social workers may encounter when practicing in diverse local or global settings and to develop practice skills to enhance the health, well-being and sustainability of communities. Students will examine issues related to their immigrant populations in American cities and associated countries of origin.

Credits

3