Understanding the role of policy and administration in international social work, including policy analysis, development, implementation, and evaluation, as well as organizational and administrative structures of social service delivery systems.
Globalization: Understanding the economic, social, and cultural forces that shape international social work policy and administration.
Human rights: Exploring the role of international legal instruments and advocacy initiatives in promoting social justice and human dignity.
Developmental perspectives: Examining the impact of cultural, economic, and political factors on social welfare systems in diverse national contexts.
Policy analysis: Applying tools and frameworks for understanding, evaluating, and implementing social policies at various levels of analysis.
Social welfare systems: Examining the organization and delivery of social services, including health care, education, and social protection.
Multiculturalism and diversity: Exploring issues related to race, class, gender, sexuality, and other dimensions of identity in international social work practice.
Social work ethics and values: Examining the ethical principles and values that guide international social work practice.
Advocacy and social change: Understanding the role of social work in promoting social change and advocating for marginalized communities.
Migration and mobility: Exploring the social work responses to migration and displacement, including refugees, asylum seekers, and undocumented migrants.
Collaborative practice: Examining the importance of interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral collaboration in international social work policy and administration.
International Social Welfare Policy: Develops policies and programs to address social issues around the world, such as poverty reduction, health care access, and gender equality. This type of policy considers cultural and social differences and promotes global cooperation.
International Social Work Education: Prepares social workers to work in complex and diverse international environments effectively. This type of administration creates policies, curriculum, and training programs to enhance the skills of social workers, students, and educators.
International Development: Involves creating social programs to enhance human development around the world, such as education, health, and economic empowerment. International development aims to reduce poverty in developing countries and improve the quality of life for members of those communities.
International Human Rights: This type of administration designs and implements policies that promote human rights worldwide. It works to ensure that every individual has access to education, healthcare, and basic living standards.
International Disaster Response: Responds to natural disasters and humanitarian crises by providing relief and assistance programs. This type of work requires efficient administration of resources to provide rapid, effective support to affected individuals and communities.
International Migration Policies: Deals with human mobility and addresses the global refugee crisis. It involves the creation of policies and programs to address migrant health, poverty, and social justice concerns.