SWK 695.08 - International Social Work

SWK 695.08 – International Social Work

SWK 695.08 – International Social Work focuses on:

• Social service systems found in other countries
• The influence/impact of globalization, economy, history, culture, and international social policy
• Comparing social service systems in other countries to the those in the US

Students participating in the Social Work India, Poland, and Mexico study abroad programs are required to take this course prior to participation in their respective programs. The course is also open to social work and other students of all degree levels who are interested in international social work.

Below is a table of weekly topics. For more details, please see the condensed Course Syllabus for Spring 2009

• Week 1 Introduction to international social work & globalization
• Week 2 Comparative social welfare & social development
• Week 3 Human rights and international social work
• Week 4 International social work with children and families
• Week 5 International social work with women
• Week 6 International social work, HIV/AIDS and health issues
• Week 7 International social work with the elderly
• Week 8 International social work with immigrants and refugees
• Week 9 International social and economic policies
• Week 10 Social Work and global change; International organizations