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Social Work CEU: Practice with Refugees & Immigrants
Jul 16, 2019
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
20 Davenport Street, Iowa City, IA 52245
• Open to:
- social work undergraduate students (Selected Aspects of Social Work Course SSW:3799)
- graduate students from health, education, law and social work
- practicing social workers and other professionals from the community (CEUs available for a fee)
• This 2-day intensive course allows participants to understand refugee and immigrant needs and strengths on micro, mezzo, and macro levels, with a focus on increasing participants’ competence and skill in practical day-to-day interactions seen in neighborhoods and work places (viz., case management, therapy, hospitals, schools, DHS, juvenile court).
• Practice-specific skills and personal exploration of values, ethics, and goals are key components of the course.
• To earn credit, students will complete assignments in class, actively participate in class, and complete a 5-page reflection paper. (Students need to register for this course.)
To earn CEU credit, social workers must register at [link to come].
Please contact alyssa-clayden@uiowa.edu if you have questions. Course outline available upon request.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact in advance at