Social Work Study Abroad Opportunity in Germany

Germany: Human Rights and Social Work within European Framework   http://socialwork.siuc.edu/germany/index.html  (May 29- June 9,2012)

This course examines human rights within a social work framework from a European perspective. The European focus is on Germany although discussion about Europe generally is also an important part of the course. The course provides students with an introduction to economic and political human rights in Europe, with a United States perspective integrated into the instruction. Field visits and course instruction illustrate human rights principles as they apply to social work. The location of Munich adds essential context to the study of human rights, as contemporary human rights arose from the history in this part of the world. Participants have the opportunity to explore human rights that apply to their own experiences, as well as historical events. Typically, the program is offered in January and May/June.

For more information, contact:
Elisabeth Reichert, PhD, LCSW
Professor
Email: reichert@siu.edu
Mail Code: 4329
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Social Work
Carbondale, Illinois 62901
Phone: 618-453-2243
Fax: 618-453-4291
Personal Webpage: http://socialwork.siuc.edu/ElisabethReichert.htm
Study Abroad Program: http://socialwork.siuc.edu/germany/index.html

Explore South Africa with the School of Social Work

The School is hosting a summer study abroad trip to Johannesburg, South Africa, May 21-June 1, 2011. Applications are due March 25.
This course will examine social issues, development strategies, and health programs in the new South Africa. Students will participate in an International Symposium at the University of Johannesburg May 24-25 on “Social Protection in Southern Africa: New Opportunities for Social Development.”
Additionally, the course will explore how policy is being designed to respond to the needs of all South Africans. Our stay in Johannesburg will include visits to townships, local and national governmental and non-governmental agencies, health and medical facilities, cultural and tourist landmarks and universities.
Lectures and discussions on social development, the HIV/AIDS pandemic, political transitions, and racial and cultural issues in South Africa will accompany this experience, allowing opportunity for analysis, reflection and collective learning. We will engage with people working in townships such as Soweto, visit a medical facility treating persons with HIV/AIDS, and explore cultural centers and museums. We will also meet with South African students and with alumni teaching and practicing social work in South Africa.
This course is open to all MSW graduate students, as well as practitioners, administrators, and educators in social work who want to learn more about social issues and culture in southern Africa. Friends and family members of participants are also welcome; however, priority will be given to students and social work educators and practitioners. There are no prerequisites for this course. Students taking the course for credit will earn three credit hours.
The program leaders for this trip are UNC School of Social Work faculty members Dr. Gina Chowa, Dan Hudgins and Sharon Thomas.
For more information, contact Dan Hudgins.
Costs and additional details (pdf)
Trip application (pdf)

Council on Social Work Education Study Abroad Opportunities

Looking for social work-related study abroad opportunities? Check out the link below:

http://www.cswe.org/CentersInitiatives/KAKI/KAKIResources/StudyAbroad.aspx