SWK 370 International Social Work

An intensive experience that uses the classroom and visits to a country or countries, this course provides the student with a firsthand look at social work practice in environments other than the United States.  Students engage in readings, visits, discussions, journaling and analysis that provide an in-depth look at international practice and service delivery.  Possible areas covered are health, mental health, substance abuse, child welfare and aging-services.  Topics vary from year to year.  Prerequisite:  SWK 114 or similar course in the student’s major.  Open to all majors.  Permission of the instructor is required.  Spring or Summer.