International Social Work
Durham
Health & Human Services::Social Work
Online Course Delivery Method:
Online Asynchronous
Credits: 4.0
Class Size: 5
Term:
Spring 2024
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Term 4 (03/25/2024
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05/17/2024)
CRN:
56795
Grade Mode:
Letter Grading
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.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Cross Listed With :
SW 821 (01)
Instructors:
Trish Cox
Times & Locations
Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
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3/25/2024 | 5/17/2024 | Hours Arranged | ONLINE |