SWK 788 - Social Work Practice with Immigrants and Refugees

Institution:

Adelphi University

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Description:

3 credits This course is designed to prepare students for direct practice with immigrants and refugees. Students learn about social, psychological, legal, and economic aspects of migration, their effects on individuals and families and principles of helping to cope with the hardships related to relocation. Building on stress, crisis and trauma theories, and on practice models taught in previous courses, students develop knowledge and skills for assessment and addressing the unique issues of clients within their situational and cultural context.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

WWW.ADELPHI.EDU

Phone Number:

(516) 877-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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