Simmons College: Uganda: Human Services in Developing Countries (SSW 558)
- Location(s): Traveling in Uganda, Uganda
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad, Graduate Program
Simmons University
Simmons University: Nursing, University College Dublin
Request Info
(For American Students)
This course examines the impact of social problems with a focus on HIV/AIDS in Uganda and the role of the social work field. It explores the utilization of various professional methods to promote self-sufficiency, social integration, social chang... read more
All Reviews
I learned a lot of about the culture, myself, and about being a better social worker. Molly Sherry - Simmons College View Entire Review
A greater understanding of myself, my work and my values. As well as so much richer understanding of another country t hat Americans typically don't know anything about. A student - Simmons College View Entire Review
About
This course examines the impact of social problems with a focus on HIV/AIDS in Uganda and the role of the social work field. It explores the utilization of various professional methods to promote self-sufficiency, social integration, social change, human rights and social justice in a developing country. The focus is to learn how social work practice skills (micro and macro) can be indigenized in a developing country. The participants will take a 3-week study in Uganda in order to study social problems in the cultural context of delivery of human services in the developing world.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadGraduate Program
Program Length(s):
- Summer
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Social Service Professions
- Social Work
