SOCW 380 - Understanding International Social Problems and Services Through Study Abroad

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Azusa Pacific University

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Description:

This course teaches about social problems and services in international settings with a focus on social welfare systems in a particular country other than the United States. Countries such as China, England, Kenya, Russia, or Mexico may be chosen for study. It is taught as a May-term course. For one week students read a text on international social work practice and materials about social problems and services in the country to be visited. For the remaining 10 days to 2 weeks students have an experiential learning experience in the country itself and a time of debriefing the experience at APU. The accent is on a global perspective of social welfare, enriching cultural experiences and a comparison of domestic and international methods of addressing human needs and social policies and programs. Prerequisite: SOCW 250 or instructor's permission

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.apu.edu

Phone Number:

(626) 969-3434

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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