SOC WK 4631: Social Perspectives of Global Migration

Course Description

This course examines the causes and consequences of human migration and provides a multidisciplinary backdrop for students to develop an understanding of the phenomenon of population movements with relevance for their particular fields of study. For example, students in business would gain knowledge of the migration experience for consumers, small business owners, and human resource management; education majors would benefit as they work with diverse student populations in schools; nursing students may develop an appreciation for cultural norms that prevent patient compliance; students in social work, psychology, and counseling may get a better understanding of issues of adaptation; and majors in political science could gain an appreciation for causes of policy development and implications of implementation. This course counts toward the Global Perspectives graduation requirement.