This course is designed to provide an overview of issues central to the theory and practice of human rights within the field of social work. Students will gain an understanding of the fundamental concepts of human rights - who has the rights, what they are rights to, who has the responsibility to ensure the rights are realized, and current violations of human rights domestically and across the world. The practical implications of these theoretical issues for international and domestic social worker practice will be explored and the coursework will provide opportunities to integrate field experiences.