Learning Without Borders
We believe in the power of transformative global education. That’s why students at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences have opportunities to take part in short-term study abroad programs.* As a study abroad participant, you can broaden your perspective on the world and gain new insight on how different countries and cultures approach social welfare issues, policies and practices.
By taking our international courses, you’ll have the opportunity to visit social work agencies, nonprofit organizations, hospitals, prisons, mental health facilities, foreign universities and organizations that serve the needs of children and families. Plus, you can see and experience the world in a way a tourist never would.
*Please note study abroad programs are paused for the 2025-26 academic year.
“During and after the trip, I can agree that this experience did change my life,” White said. “I am a shy person but my classmates, professors, and all the people with whom I interacted in South Africa welcomed me with open arms. I was pushed out of my comfort zone and have grown in my confidence, perspective, and overall, as a person.”
Explore Courses Offered
Investigate conflicts that arise between the overuse of rich natural resources and experience international environmental social work and justice with our professional network and partners in Ecuador during this course (SASS 375A/575A).
Discover how Poland’s recent political and economic transformations impact its public and private social welfare system working to tackle poverty, homelessness, aging and mental health disorders during this course (SASS 375C/575C).
Gain insight into Dutch tolerance, harm reduction and cultural attitudes toward co-occurring mental health and substance abuse treatment during this course (SASS 375B/575).
Connect with social workers and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in South Africa and broaden your perspective to address social issues and problems regardless of location and nation during this course (SASS 375L/575L).