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Educating Students on International Social Work Issues in U.S. Social Work Programs: How Is It Done?
Direct linkMapp, Susan; Gatenio Gabel, Shirley – Journal of Social Work Education, 2019
Although social work education standards call for graduates to be able to practice in a global environment, it is unknown how schools are working to accomplish that as well as what supports they have and what the aims of this education are. A survey of all U.S. BSW and MSW program directors found they have multiple goals for introducing…
Descriptors: Social Work, International Programs, Study Abroad, Caseworkers
Matthew, Lenore E.; Lough, Benjamin J. – Journal of Social Work Education, 2017
Social work students often face personal and institutional challenges prior to, during, and after international field placements. If not managed, these challenges may compromise students' professional development and hinder their meaningful contribution to placements abroad, which is of particular concern when students from the Global North are…
Descriptors: Social Work, Professional Education, College Students, Field Experience Programs
Acquaye, Lucinda A.; Crewe, Sandra Edmonds – Journal of Social Work Education, 2012
The social work profession has a long standing commitment to human rights and social justice, bridging the divide between national and international interests. There is a call for social workers to understand the global community that awaits our service. Yet international experiences are not within the grasp of nor embraced by all. Students of…
Descriptors: Social Justice, African American Students, Case Studies, Social Work
Lough, Benjamin J. – Journal of Social Work Education, 2009
This article explores the conditions under which international social work field placements may be effectively administered. The positive and negative potential of international placements is examined. A review of empirical and theoretical literature in the related fields of service learning and international volunteering reveals that role taking,…
Descriptors: Social Justice, Service Learning, Perspective Taking, Social Work
Curriculum Building in International Social Work: Toward Preparing Professionals for the Global Age.
Peer reviewedHealy, Lynne M. – Journal of Social Work Education, 1988
The results of a study on the rationale for and optimal approaches to internationalizing social work education are described. Learning objectives and content areas for the general graduate curriculum and for specializations are discussed. Curriculum recommendations are identified: enhanced domestic practice; professional exchange and action; and…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Global Approach, Higher Education, International Programs
Peer reviewedGarland, Diana R.; Escobar, Donoso – Journal of Social Work Education, 1988
Little attention has been given to the needs of international and American social work students who are preparing for direct practice outside of the United States. A preliminary model of cross-cultural social work practice is described as the basis for a course in direct social work practice in international settings. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Change, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism
