Curriculum Building in International Social Work: Toward Preparing Professionals for the Global Age
- 1 September 1988
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Social Work Education
- Vol. 24 (3) , 221-228
- https://doi.org/10.1080/10437797.1988.10671256
Abstract
How can social workers be better prepared to practice and make other professional contributions in an increasingly interdependent world? This article reports the results of a study of expert opinion on the rationale for and optimal approaches to internationalizing social work education. Learning objectives and content areas for the general graduate curriculum and for specializations are discussed. Curriculum recommendations are presented to address three identified arenas for professional contribution: Enhanced domestic practice; professional exchange and action; and international practice and research.Keywords
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