Courses Available in Spring 2016
Beginning in Spring 2016, the Syracuse University Strasbourg Center will offer a new course cluster with a focus on social work and human development in the region. This new program will cater to SU and visiting students majoring in social work, child and family studies, or other human development programs.
Located in the heart of Europe in close proximity to the Council of Europe, European Parliament, and the European Court of Human Rights, SU Strasbourg is uniquely capable of delivering a meaningful program in social work. Students will benefit from collaboration between SU Strasbourg and French, German, and Swiss higher learning institutions of social work and social pedagogy as well as the School of Social Work.
Highlights of the course include a 3-credit traveling Signature Seminar and an optional one-credit internship. During the Signature Seminar, students will visit major cities to meet with local government leaders, educators, and activists to deepen their understanding of multilayered European identities. The internship program allows for students to intern at institutions such as the Council of Europe, government agencies, or agencies that work with immigrants or refugees.
Social work and human services students will enroll in five courses. The courses are as follows:
- SWK 328 Human Diversity in Social Context (3 credits)
- SWK 470/CFS 470 Experience Credit; conducted as a collaborative course with regional students/programs (3 credits)
- French language (required) (4 credits)
- Elective or course to satisfy other requirements (3 credits)
- PSC 400 European Identity Signature Seminar (3 credits)
Each course within the program is designed to bring students a well-rounded and first-hand view of social work as it is delivered in other nations.
For more information on this program please contact: Gael Noyes at gknoyes@syr.edu or (315) 443-0252