SW 659 - Social Work With Immigrants and Refugees

3 Credit(s)

This course focuses on international/national policies, theoretical premises, and practice skills useful for prospective social workers working with immigrants and refugees in the United States. The course focuses on both macro and micro perspectives on immigration issues, ranging from trends and policies that influence service delivery to psychosocial experiences by immigrants and refugees, such as pre- and post-migration traumas and acculturation. Both macro and micro theories for immigration are introduced. Special groups (e.g., survivors of torture, victims of human trafficking, asylum seekers, and unaccompanied minors) are included in the discussion. The course also examines interventions for immigrants and refugees with focus on cultural diversity and competency in social work practice.