Seminar on Preparation for Social Work in the United States

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The purpose of this Seminar is to prepare international students for professional development, Field education in the MSW Program, and social work practice in the United States. The Seminar will meet five times and will be taught online. The sessions will focus on an integrative approach to social work practice in the United States, Field education and agency practice, communication skills, and professional development skills. Students will participate in reflective and interactive exercises and discussions on readings that will help them develop an understanding of agency social work practice in the United States. Seminar instructors will guide their discussions through a diversity, equity, inclusion lens and also will promote discussions around anti-racist practice.