SW 797 (1ON) - Special Topics in Social Welfare

Spc Top/Int'l Social Work

Durham   Health & Human Services :: Social Work
Credits: 4.0
Term: January 2022 - January Term - online (12/28/2021 - 01/21/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   5  
CRN: 30071
Seminar for advanced majors cross-listed with SW 897. Topics may include: alcohol and alcoholism, drugs and chemical dependency, income maintenance, health care, child welfare, aging, mental health, or developmental disabilities or study travel experiences. May be repeated for different topics. Prereq: permission.
Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.
Only listed colleges in section: Liberal Arts, Health & Human Services
Only listed classes in section: Junior, Senior
Attributes: Online (no campus visits), EUNH
Instructors: STAFF

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
12/28/2021 1/21/2022 Hours Arranged ONLINE
Additional Course Details: 

Course Description: This course introduces the growing field of international social work. It addresses the impact of globalization on social work practice, provides an overview of the social work profession around the world, and considers current challenges and suggested ways social workers can contribute to solutions. Human rights and globalization are dominant themes underlying international social work and serve as unifying concepts for examining various global issues. The focus of the course is on global social issues with particular attention to human rights, development, racism, status of women and children, climate change, immigrants and refugees, HIV/AIDS, and aging populations. Linkages between international and domestic social work practice are emphasized, making the course relevant to all students and their future practice