SW 553 - International Social Work

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Simmons University

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Description:

International social work is a rapidly growing field of practice that focuses on issues, problems and needs of individuals, families, and communities, from a global perspective. Social workers interested in social work international social work engage in policy practice, advocacy and, social and political action, both in the U. S. and/or abroad, to improve upon the quality of conditions in a society. This second year, social action course, will focus on advocacy and social action from a global perspective. Themes pertinent to international social work in developing countries, such as poverty, hunger, education, globalization, sustainable development, colonialism, imperialism, and the role of civil society, non-governmental organizations, the United Nations, the World Bank, WTO, and IMF in eradicating these conditions will be explored and analyzed, using a social justice and human rights perspective in developing countries. In this course, students will also learn about the broad range of what constitutes international social work, social action and advocacy, and the role of social work in promoting change. Students will be required to develop and implement a project that involves some aspect of advocacy and social action. This course meets the requirement for a social action course.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.simmons.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 521-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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