International Field Practicum

Catalog description

A course in which students will experience social work practice in an international context, learn best practices that advance social and economic justice, develop awareness of personal culture and cross-cultural competency, and engage diversity and difference in practice. This course will take place in an international setting during the summer. Each week will involve trainings, community outreach opportunities, and collaborative educational assignments. This course is for social work students but is open to other majors based on advisor recommendation. All interested students must comply with an application process. A prerequisite for social work majors and minors is SOWK 210. A prerequisite for all other majors is one of the following: SOWK 210; SOCL 210; SOCL 211; PSYC 356; or SOCL 360. Offered occasionally. Three semester hours. SOWK 420 Generalist Social Work Practice: Micro and Mezzo Approach - A course which focuses on the integration of theory, methods, and skills of social work as they relate to individual, family, and group practice. This course explores an in-depth understanding of social work theories while emphasizing interviewing, communication, and various problem solving approaches. A connection will be made between the historical roots of social work and modern-day social work practice. Exploration of theories and practice will be considered seeking to serve a diverse population. Offered fall term odd years. 3 credit hours.