Study Abroad in Washington, D.C. Winter Intersession 2013
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Legislative Advocacy for Social Work and Social Policy: Federal Issues and Action
Program Summary:
- Dates of Course: January 7 - 11, 2013 (arrive in D.C. January 6th)
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Total Credits: 2 Credits. Pass/Fail This course fulfills the 3 credit Advanced Social Policy course requirement if taken in conjunction with a 1 credit Independent Study with Professor Anastas.
- Housing: TBA (to be arranged by program staff)
- Available for: Graduate Social Work Master's students who have completed one semester of social policy coursework by January 2013, Undergraduate Social Work seniors and Continuing Education students with an MSW (on a space available basis).
Academic Details/Program Curriculum:
- This course will bring social work students to Washington D.C. to learn about how advocacy work is carried out on Capitol Hill, and to learn from social policy experts based in D.C. about key legislative issues that social workers must engage within the 113th Congress, including Social Security and Medicare Reform, immigration, and The Patient Access and Affordable Care Act, among others.
- It is likely that social work specific bills, such as Dorothy I. Height and Whitney M. Young, Jr., Social Work Reinvestment Act and the Social Work Safety Act, will still be needing action.
- Holding the course in Washington, D.C. will afford students the opportunity to participate in visits to Capitol Hill and provide access to guest lecturers and policy experts who are based in Washington.
Program Faculty:
Jeane Anastas PhD, Professor and President, NASW (National)Costs:
- Graduate tuition: Estimated cost of $2561. Continuing Education non-credit participants pay 2/3 tuition of $1376.
- Estimated Housing: $370
- Estimated Travel: $100-$300 (train travel)
- Meals: Meals will be provided at a Welcome Banquet and concluding luncheon. Students are responsible for any additional meals.
- Excursions: Visits to selected Capitol Hill offices and relevant museum trips and evening activities
- All personal expenses are additional.
Apply Now:
To apply, please complete the online form located at:
http://www.nyu.edu/socialwork/studyabroad/washington/apply/Information Meeting Dates:
Fall 2012 (TBA)
For more information, contact:
For all general inquiries please email:
ssw.continuinged@nyu.edu or
Eileen Wolkstein, PhD
Director, Office of Global and Lifelong Learning
eileen.wolkstein@nyu.edu
