Study Abroad

Catalog description

The course explores the evolution and current development of social work practice in other countries through building knowledge links between political processes, economic constraints and the actual implementation of public policies. Focusing on how modern and evolving bureaucracies along with cultural and institutional frameworks of a given political system dictate the way in which governments work and interact with the public/private sector. As a requirement of this course students engage in an organized travel abroad opportunity with faculty instructors. In addition students may be required to engage in online activities including discussion groups and/or assignment preparation before and after the study abroad component. Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Social Work. Crosslisted with: SWK 492 .