Social work is a rapidly growing, global profession https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/jul/02/social-work-booming-worldwide-costa-rica
Social work and family studies students are able to study abroad on a variety of St. Olaf programs (all of which are open to students from a variety of majors). In addition, many programs are available through other organizations. Learn more from International and Off-Campus Studies.
Social Work 280: Social Realities in South Africa
Students study historical and contemporary realities of race, social class, health, welfare, and human rights in South Africa. This dynamic society provides unique opportunities to study the challenges and successes of inclusion, respect, and reconciliation in the post-Apartheid era. Students travel to three regions and meet with public, private, and community-based organizations. Special emphasis is on the status of women and children. Prerequisite: one course in political science, sociology/anthropology, social work, economics, psychology, family studies, or women’s and gender studies. Offered occasionally during January Term. Counts toward Africa and the Americas and family studies concentrations.
Social Work in the Latin American Context
The Cuernavaca, Mexico, spring semester program is for social work students in their junior year. The goal of the program is to develop cross-culturally competent, ethical social work professionals with a global perspective by providing a semester of transformative experiential learning focused on social and economic justice.