This course assists students in developing an in-depth understanding of complex, global social problems accounting for their cultural context through application of a theoretical and conceptual framework to prepare them for international social work or work with immigrants and refugees in the United States. The course explores four areas: 1) International social development and macro practice; 2) Globalization, socio-political and economic interdependence, and global social issues; 3) International agreements, models of social development, and best practices; and 4) International social work practice at home and abroad. Students will learn to evaluate interventions and practice models in cultures with values and ideologies that are different from their own and critically analyze their impact at local, regional, national or international levels.