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May 04, 2024
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SHS 249 - Globalization and Social Services: CD
5.0 Credits
Overview of globalization impact on world-wide human systems and related social service resources available to address these problems. Useful for students interested in international social services and students working with ethnic/immigrant/refugee populations in the United States. Topics covered include human rights, labor-force issues, education inequalities, immigration, human trafficking, poverty, genocide, drug-trade, health-care disparities, criminal justice, and international aid. Community volunteerism is required during course.
Prerequisite ENGL& 101; SHS 103, SOC& 101, or instructor permission.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Analyze major theories of practice about humanitarian aid, relief work, and international social services.
- Articulate an understanding of the social service issues and needs impacting immigrants and refugees from around the globe.
- Articulate an understanding of the international and domestic social-service resources and opportunities available to non-U.S. born peoples.
- Demonstrate a culturally-sensitive global-perspective to providing social services.
- Participate in a service-learning project with an agency or program serving individuals who are foreign-born.
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