Students explore the public and private programs, legislation, policies, and re sources being used to address the issue. Offered every third year. Humans relate to one another in couples, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Through the lens of social systems theory, ethics, and a strengths perspective, social work majors apply prerequisite and advanced theoretical research materia l from biology, sociology, and psychology to assess situations encountered by social workers. Offered Fall Semester.
Students demonstrate learning in videotaped role playing.
Offered Fall Semester. Families in central Mexico survive and thrive in their communities. Students explore how public and private organizations work with informal systems to assist those challenged by poverty, injustice, poor health, addictions, and global economic pressu res. Development opportunities for, and contributions of, women are emphasized. Speakers, site visits to agencies and programs, home-stays, indigenous village immersion, and an orientation to Mexico City are included.