Social Work in Portugal
This two week early August program in Lisbon, Portugal focuses on systems of substance use treatment. CSU students will participate in site visits that provide a view of how policy and legislation has been made and implemented at individual, agency, and community levels. There is a focus on the decriminalization of substances and how addiction is viewed as a part of mental health care and wellbeing, instead of as a criminal behavior.
Social Work in Costa Rica
This two-week CSU faculty-led program examines social work practice in Costa Rica through cultural immersion. Visits into the community and guest lecturers from social service agencies will give firsthand experiences to students of social work in another country. Students will gain conversational Spanish language skills for social workers in morning Spanish classes and be able to practice the language with their host families and during community visits. Coursework and experiential learning will help students to develop strategies for dealing with human differences in their professional practice.
International Field Placements
School of Social Work international field placements are offered through our international partner agencies in Ireland, Australia, and Ghana. Student-developed placement opportunities may also be available in other locations. These opportunities are available for social work students planning an international field placement for one semester. Learn more about Social Work International and Specialty Field Placements.