Graduate Social Work Study Abroad Programs

Since 1998, the Brockport Vietnam Program has provided nearly 200 students with the opportunity to study abroad in a unique program that is a blend of study and service in Danang, Vietnam. It is the only international education of its kind and has become an intrinsically important part of the Danang community as the longest such foreign program in Central Vietnam. Participating students have enrolled in the program since 2000 and have come from across America. The program also has been the subject of many media reports, documentaries and published articles.

Study Abroad Programs. The School of Social Work has several study abroad programs that offer students an incredible opportunity to examine social welfare policy and social work practice in other countries, as well as a deeper understanding of another culture. Several study abroad. Migration in Germany and the USA (combined summer program with Social Work. We invite applications to participate in global learning.

It has provided academics and service providers from around the globe with assistance and consultation. UB School of Social Work Students can take part in the Brockport Vietnam Program for Study Abroad credit or to the meet the requirements for the advanced year field practicum. Procedures for requesting an international placement can be located in the My. The development of social welfare institutions in the Republic of Moldova has occurred within a context of rapid change and resource constraints. Lame 3.97 Exe. Ps3 System Update Usb. The impact of language, history and cultural paradigms on the process of engagement and community practice in Moldova will be examined, along with the importance of working with other disciplines in environments in which social work is an emerging profession. This study abroad opportunity is designed to broaden participants' knowledge of social issues, policies and practices within a foreign cultural context.

The need for reciprocity in international collaboration will be emphasized. Students will gain an understanding of how the unique social work person-in-environment perspective contributes to social and economic development activities and will develop skills in cross-cultural engagement. A range of issues will be explored, including, but not limited to, income disparity, labor migration, health, mental health and disabilities. The group will be led by visiting international scholar Ana Niculaes and Laura Lewis. Open to Juniors and Seniors, Graduate Students This winter session program is designed to broaden participants' knowledge of social issues, policies and social welfare approaches in the Italian context with an emphasis on migration. The backdrop for the course is its iconic and historic location in the cities of Rome and Florence, considered the most beautiful in Italy because of their magnificent architectural achievements and rich culture.