Social Work in a Latin American Context

The CGEE program for Social Work students has been designed to replace a semester curriculum typically taught at home during a spring semester of a junior's academic year. Our mission: "to develop cross-culturally competent, ethical social work professionals with a global perspective by providing a semester of transformative, experiential learning focused on social and economic justice."

Courses are taught in English, no Spanish pre-requisite is required for the program.

The "Social Work in a Latin American Context" program in Mexico is based in Cuernavaca, a city known for its perennial springtime (70-80 degrees), which is located about a 1 1/2 hours drive south of Mexico City. A city of more than one million, Cuernavaca is also known for its innovative grass-roots education programs, economic cooperatives, and base Christian communities inspired by liberation theology.

Please note that only students that are social work majors at CSWE-accredited institutions who meet the pre-requisites for the program will be considered.

Students will learn directly from social work practitioners, social welfare policy makers, and community leaders, and will take part in fieldwork in a Mexican organization.

In addition to replacing a semester at home in a social work program, by choosing to study abroad in Mexico, students will gain valuable knowledge and skills for working with diverse and immigrant populations back in the U.S.

Spanish-speaking practicum opportunities in the Cuernavaca community, along with our 30 year history in the region make CGEE a great choice for any student looking to truly gain an understanding of Mexico and its rich culture.

English, Spanish