Graduate Course Descriptions

The following directory lists the graduate courses which the University expects to offer, although the University in no way guarantees that all such courses will be offered in any given academic year, and reserves the right to alter the list if conditions warrant. Click on the links below for a list of courses in that subject area. You may then click “View Classes” to see scheduled classes for individual courses.

5348. International Social Work Global Issues

3.00 credits

Prerequisites: Open to students in both the MSW program and the STEP program.

Grading Basis: Graded

Cross-national, comparative approach to selected topics in international social problems and social welfare. Consideration of the problem of developing nations and modernization and urbanization as worldwide processes; the role of international organizations; the role of social work in international issues; and the implications of cross-national study for practice. Required course for Substantive Area: Focused Area of Study on International Issues in Social Work; Elective course for Substantive Area: Focused Area of Study on Urban Issues in Social Work.


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Term Class Number Campus Instruction Mode Instructor Section Session Schedule Enrollment Location Credits Grading Basis Notes
Fall 2024 11878 Hartford Hybrid Thomas, Rebecca 701 Reg Sa 10:00am‑3:00pm
Sa 10:00am‑3:00pm
Sa 10:00am‑3:00pm
Sa 10:00am‑3:00pm
Sa 10:00am‑3:00pm
Sa 10:00am‑3:00pm
4/25 3.00 Graded Hybrid course: 10:00am-3:00pm: In-person on 9/7, 9/21, 10/5, 10/19, 11/2, and 11/16. Additional asynchronous content for students to complete outside of the in-person times.