SW 558M - TC: Human Services: Uganda

Institution:

Simmons University

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Description:

This study abroad is a course credit project which examines the impact of local and global social problems on a developing country, Uganda. The course explores the utilization of various professional methods to promote self-sufficiency, social integration, and social change in a developing country. The course will take a 2 1/2-week tour of the country in order to study social problems and learn about the cultural context of delivery of human services in a developing country. Attention will be paid to global social work education. Course activities include orientation meetings before the trip, visits to Human service agencies, health and social welfare agencies in urban and rural areas of Uganda, attendance at HIV/AIDS seminars and the development of peer partnerships with service providers. There will be an emphasis on the provision of services to people living with HIV/AIDS. Planned study abroad: July 12 - August 2, 2008 Classes will be offered during the Spring semester (Fridays 1:00 - 2:20 p.m.). A total of 28 contact hours will be given beginning in January 2008. Some of these contact hours will be done more intensively during the month of May and June prior to departure. There will also be post-trip debriefings in September 2008. A final paper will be submitted no later than the 3rd week of classes in fall 2008. A final grade will be posted by October 1, 2008. This course meets the requirement for a social action course.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

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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