This course will introduce the diversity and complexity of northern, rural, and isolated communities/environments focusing on Indigenous worldviews and experiences. Theories, concepts, and promising practices for social work will be analyzed for their effectiveness for promoting wellbeing, family, community and helping in these environments. Challenges and opportunities for providing social work services in northern, rural, and isolated communities/environments will also be examined. Depending on the instructor, this course may have a field trip. Open to non-Social Work students with a minimum of 54 credit hours and with instructor permission [3 credits]
This course will introduce the diversity and complexity of northern, rural, and isolated communities/environments focusing on Indigenous worldviews and experiences. Theories, concepts, and promising practices for social work will be analyzed for their effectiveness for promoting wellbeing, family, community and helping in these environments. Challenges and opportunities for providing social work services in northern, rural, and isolated communities/environments will also be examined. Depending on the instructor, this course may have a field trip. Open to non-Social Work students with a minimum of 54 credit hours and with instructor permission [3 credits]
