Migration, Social Justice, and Human Rights
This course offers an exploration into some of the human rights and social justice concerns associated with global migration. It addresses distinct perspectives and practices of justice as they relate to concrete ethical and justice dilemmas posed by contemporary migration, immigration policies, and the social, political, and environmental factors that contribute to voluntary and forced migration.
Outcomes: Evaluate and apply social work ethical principles and professional standards to complex human rights and migration scenarios, demonstrating integrity, critical reflection, and ethical decision-making in practice; Analyze and advocate for equitable social policies and practices that promote human rights, anti-racism, and social justice for migrants and refugees across micro, mezzo, and macro levels of practice; Design and propose policy-informed interventions that address human insecurities and systemic inequities affecting immigrant and refugee communities, integrating diverse social justice frameworks and evidence-informed approaches.
Outcomes: Evaluate and apply social work ethical principles and professional standards to complex human rights and migration scenarios, demonstrating integrity, critical reflection, and ethical decision-making in practice; Analyze and advocate for equitable social policies and practices that promote human rights, anti-racism, and social justice for migrants and refugees across micro, mezzo, and macro levels of practice; Design and propose policy-informed interventions that address human insecurities and systemic inequities affecting immigrant and refugee communities, integrating diverse social justice frameworks and evidence-informed approaches.