Practice in Global Issues

Catalog description

This course exposes students to global practice situations and current social issues that affect many low and middle-income countries, including poverty, civil conflict and communicable diseases. A variety of conceptual frameworks and theories are applied to current and new strategy options. This course provides students with the beginning skills to assess the needs of vulnerable communities and the outcome effectiveness of programs using a global perspective. Special attention is paid to cultural diversity and social justice expectations in these environments.