Immersion Courses in Mexico
for Professional
Practice with U.S. Latinos
At La Universidad Latina de America,
Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico
JUNE 7 – JULY 19, 2008
Trip schedule (pdf)
For students in Social Work, Psychology,
Family Studies & Education
Application Deadline: March 1, 2008
Professional Practice in Mexico
(sw580 special topics, 3 credit hours, syllabus (pdf) )
Cultural and language base for professional practice, classes on human services in Mexico, visits to urban/rural schools, hospitals, clinics, and social service agencies, excursions to outlying villages and cultural sites, mini-internship in family services, domestic violence, mental health agencies, or civil hospital. Live with host families. Language: Spanish & English.
Transcultural Communications for
Practice with U.S. Latinos
(SW580 special topics, 3 credit hours) (Syllabus (pdf))
Practical, applied Spanish course for practitioners; Spanish vocabulary used in practice in SW and related disciplines, developing professional relationships, interviewing & documenting client info, conducting a psychosocial assessment, & language used for counseling & therapeutic services. Share mini-internship (see above). Language: Spanish. Requirements for courses:
- Intermediate level of Spanish
- Open to graduate or undergraduate (Seniors) in Social Work or related disciplines.
COURSE INFORMATION, COSTS, APPLICATION & REGISTRATION
Mini-internships learning professional practice with Mexican clients
Visit schools & other human services
Visit rural schools, clinics & cultural sites.
Travel opportunities to beaches, colonial cities, ruins
See also The Ultimate Home Visit
College of Social Work main phone number (859) 257-6650
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