GRF 2nd One Health Summit 2013: Presentation by James Herbert Williams, University of Denver

2. Profession of Social Work
History (more then 100 years)
 Based on Social Justice
 Interdisciplinary - Trans professional
 Ethical Principles and Accreditations
Standards
 Competency-Based Education
 Global Profession
 Growth Profession
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Educating Social Work Leaders Since 1931

3. Discipline of Social Work

Base on theories
 Social and Psychological
 Community Theories and Economics
 Social Ecology
 Lifespan Orientation
Applied Profession (internships)
 Intervention skills
 Strong Commitment to Culture, Diversity
and Multiculturalism.
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Educating Social Work Leaders Since 1931

4. Sustainable Development
and Global Practice
Transdisciplinary – underpinned by social
ecological, political and economic theories
to engage systems across the globe.
 One Health Framework.
 Students will effectively address complex
social and economic
development, conservation, and biodiversity
issues.
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Educating Social Work Leaders Since 1931

5. Sustainable Development
and Global Practice
Skills in assessment, community
engagement, education, mobilization, and
organizing, poverty reduction, and capacity
building strategies.
 Knowledge humane treatment, human
security, conservation of nature, biodiversity
and sustainability, land use, and water use.
 Guided by the principles of human
rights, global justice, and sustainability
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Educating Social Work Leaders Since 1931

6. Program Outcomes
Strong partnerships with National NonProfits, Local In-country NGOs, Large
Global Organizations.
 Interdisciplinary teaching faculty.
 Graduates being placed in various national
and international organizations.
 Expand the Global research agenda and
outputs.
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Educating Social Work Leaders Since 1931