Jul 04, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
[Archived Catalog]
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SW 3203 - International Social Work and Social Welfare
Explores international social work and social welfare in the context of global social issues. Although the course uses the African continent as its primary focus, readings and other course materials also provide information about other international contexts. Presents an overview of the social work profession, the impact of global interdependence on social work practice, and historical and current social welfare challenges facing the developed and developing countries.
Requisites: POLS 1010 and SOC 1000
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Define at least three world issues and possible alternatives in responses to these social issues.
- Define resources for research in international social welfare and social work.
- Define the interrelationship between domestic and international social welfare issues, especially those of the African nations.
- Define the unique strengths of a country and its citizens in relation to a past or present social issue.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the functions and contributions of social work on the African continent and other international contexts.
- Describe opportunities for international collegial exchange through participation in international social work organizations.
- Describe strategies to be active as social work professionals and as citizens in advocating for U. S. foreign social policies.
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