Director, International Education Programs
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Tulane University
M.S.W., Louisiana State University
B.S., Illinois State University
Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
Case Western Reserve University
10900 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106-7164
deborah.jacobson@case.edu
Biographical
Sketch (PDF Format)
Curriculum Vitae
(PDF Format)
Classes for 2009/10
- Bangladesh Travel/Study: Micro Enterprise and Social Development
- Israel Travel/Study: Religion and Health Across the Life Span
- Ecuador Travel/Study: Social, Health and Human Services
- Practice Evaluation
Administration:
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Director, International Education Programs
Assistant Professor
All undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, alumni, and interested
professionals are invited to attend
international travel/study courses
sponsored by the
Mandel School of Applied Social
Sciences Most courses have been approved for global and cultural diversity.
The programs will travel to
Bangladesh (Micro-Enterprise) and El
Salvador
Women & Community Development) in December; Guatemala (Child Welfare &
Community Development) and Israel (Religion and Health), and the Netherlands (Comparative Health
and Social Justice & Mental Health) during the spring; and Ecuador (Social, Health and Human
Services) during the summer. Contact
Deborah Jacobson for more information.
Affiliations:
- State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board
- Academy of Certified Social Workers
- National Association of Social Workers
Scholarly Interests:
- Developing and facilitating study abroad courses
How I chose this profession:
My area of interest has always been in Psychology, Sociology and immersion programs as a way
to experience other cultures. My choice of careers began in my undergraduate program when I majored
in Social Work. I also did a study abroad semester in Brighton, England, and traveled around Europe
and Israel. I also spent a short time on a Kibbutz. During my years in
undergraduate school I worked at a Day Care Center and Nursing Home part time, residential
treatment for two years and became a foster parent. After a few years I began my master's program
while working full time at a Juvenile Court facility as a counselor and later a psychotherapist. I
went on to work as a group services worker for the Jewish Community Center and later as a school
social worker. I chose to enter a Ph.D. program originally with the purpose of being a better
practitioner. While doing a teaching practicum I discovered how much I enjoyed teaching. To date, I
have an interest in teaching, administration, and study abroad programs. My love for the field of
social work began and continues to be related to my enjoyment in working with, empowering and
teaching people and being able to work in a large variety of settings. Being in the field of social
work offers many opportunities to help others and also to develop individual self-growth.
Link for
International Education Programs
http://msass.case.edu/international/index.html
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