SCWK 8853 Global Humanitarian Practice
This asynchronous course provides foundational knowledge for those working in humanitarian crisis contexts both within and outside of the U.S. This course will enhance student awareness of protection issues, how to engage with diverse communities in crisis, and the importance of cross-sectoral collaboration. Students will complete a series of four online modules: Community-Based Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Introduction to International Child Protection, Gender-Based Violence, and Public Health in Emergencies. Students will analyze these modules through weekly discussion boards and oral and written assignments. This course is intended for global social workers but also for any student who wants to understand and engage in global humanitarian contexts.
Course overview
- Department
- Social Work
- School
- SSW
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Both
- Offered
- Every Spring
Catalog details
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.13 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.44 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 3
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Maryanne Loughry | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 15 of 21 |
| Fall 2024 | Maryanne Loughry | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4–6 hrs/week | 13 of 20 |
| Fall 2023 | Maryanne Loughry | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 of 18 |