International Practicum in Human Rights

6 credits · Undergraduate

(Apprenticeship/Internship/Practicum with variable meeting hours) In the International Practicum students integrate theory and classroom knowledge with practice through supervised field work and structured assignments and reflections. The practicum involves 3 months of a minimum of 30 weekly hours of volunteer work related to Human Rights in a relevant organization in an international setting, and participation in specified seminars and/or written analyses. Interested students are advised to consult with the Human Rights Practicum Coordinator well in advance of the term in which they wish to enroll. Students must have declared a 4-year major in Human Rights or have permission from the HR Practicum Coordinator to register. Restrictions: Instructor Permission Required. Students must have a declared major in Human Rights 4-year program. Requisite Courses: HR-2100 and HR-2200 [prerequisite(s)]. HR-3650 (3 or 6) Special Topics in Human Rights (3 hrs Lecture) The nature and range of topics vary, depending upon the expertise of the instructor. Students should consult the Human Rights coordinator or Global College website for information about specific iterations of the course. The course may be repeated if topic varies. Restriction: Students cannot receive credit for GHR-3650 if already received credit in HR-3650. HR-3750 (3 or 6) Directed Readings in Human Rights (3 hrs Directed Reading) In this course, readings and assignments in the area of Human Rights are arranged between an individual student and the instructor. Topics may not duplicate regular course offerings in Human Rights or other departments. This course is an opportunity to explore a specialized topic in the inter/multidisciplinary context of the field. Examples of potential topics: exploring the human rights implications of environmental policies; examining the application of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights; studying representations of human rights in the creative arts; or analyzing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Actions through a human rights lens. Note: Students may not take more than 6 credit hours of Directed Readings in Human Rights. Restrictions: Instructor Permission Required. Requisite Courses: HR-2100(3) or HR-2200(3) or permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)].