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Social Work in a Latin American Context

by: Center for Global Education & Experience, Augsburg University

8.56 (36)Verified

Join this program designed specifically for Social Work students. The curriculum is approved by the Council on Social Work Education and participants have the opportunity to: - Learn directly from social work practitioners, social welfare policymakers, and community leaders - Take part in fieldwork in a Mexican organization - Meet CSWE EPAS competencies toward a BSW degree - Experience rural...

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Program Highlights

Gain social work field experience if you meet the Spanish language prerequisite.

Enjoy excursions to local areas of interest such as Mexico City, Amatlan, volcanoes, natural water parks, and more!

Dive into an exchange with Mexican social work students as well as local students who are learning English

Have the opportunity to complete degree requirements for Social Work majors.

Hear from experts in your field for a comparative look at Social Work between Mexico and the United States.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Cuernavaca, Mexico
Availability
Year(s) Offered2025, 2026, 2027, 2028Intern Duration:
  • Spring
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • Foreign Language
  • Latin American Studies
  • Social Work
Fields:
Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • American
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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

8.56

Total Reviews

36

Lots of activities outside of classes

May 10, 2019by: Joe - United StatesProgram: Social Work in a Latin American Context
8

Overall, I thought the program was good! Not much time is spent in classes, but there are a lot of mandatory talks and activities outside of classwork. A lot really good speakers that show non-dominant voices that are often not heard

How CGEE failed students of color

May 10, 2019by: Student556 - United StatesProgram: Social Work in a Latin American Context
7

I overall hard I very great experience in Cuernavaca. The main issues that I had while studying abroad was with students and staff. There were a lot of students and staff that weren't culturally aware.

A semester in Mexico

May 10, 2019by: student123 - United StatesProgram: Social Work in a Latin American Context
7

Living with a host family and being in Mexico was incredible. Cuernavaca is beautiful and a fun place to live. The program offered the courses I needed, but there are a few hiccups in orientation and handling student interactions that need to be worked out. There are many optional excursions, which are a lot of fun, as well as planned trips to other parts of Mexico.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Cuernavaca, Mexico

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Foreign Language
  • Latin American Studies
  • Social Work

Availability

Years Offered: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028

Intern Duration:
  • Spring
Terms Available:
  • Spring

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

Nationalities:
  • American

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Medical / Accident Insurance

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Junior (3rd Year)

Application Procedures

  • Transcript
  • Online Application
  • Other

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