Phone: 616-331-6550
Fax: 616-331-6570
ssw@gvsu.edu

401 West Fulton Street
DeVos Center, 391C
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

SW 631/351 Cross Cultural Service Learning with Native Americans

Saginaw Chippewa
In Mt. Pleasant, Michigan

What it is:
A 3 credit course exploring social work issues with Native American members of Saginaw Chippewa tribe in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan using service learning and experiential teaching methods.
Counts as social work elective. (Group B or D for MSW students)

When it is:
Spring/Summer Semester of 2009
Monday April 27 through May 8, 2009
 2 Preparatory sessions and one follow up session are required for credit.

Where it is:
Social Service Agencies n Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Who is it for?
A selective group of 10 - 15 GVSU BSW Candidates and/or MSW Students in Good Academic standing.

You will need to:
  • Apply and be admitted
  • Pay for 3 credits tuition
  • Provide your own transportation, money for lodging, food, and occasional admission costs. (Total to be announced.)
Be prepared to:
Learn!
Travel in Michigan
Improve your cultural competency
Be of service to the community

Information Meeting and Applications
Monday, February 23rd, 2009. At 3pm.
DeVos 3rd Floor - Social Work Commons

Contact:
Dr. Patty Stow Bolea
boleap@gvsu.edu
  Last Modified Date: August 10, 2009
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