SWK 570 International Social Work

This course will be conducted in a hybrid model which will include in-person and online classes. 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, access and distribution of resources, and human rights. Diverse populations will include North America indigenous people, immigrants/refugees and undocumented immigrants. Students will expand their awareness of their own cultural identity and cultural humility and enhance their understanding of issues related to diverse populations including assimilation/acculturation, intergenerational migration, biases, discrimination, human and sex trafficking, genocide, child labor, access to education and healthcare, poverty, and family violence and other related social work issues and populations. Students will examine these issues related to immigrant populations in American cities and their associated countries of origin. Course materials will be used to examine the range 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.

Credits

3