SW 440 - Social Work Practice With Organizations (S) (W)

3 Credit(s)

This course helps students better understand social service delivery within the context of human service organizations, communities, and the societal environment. Organizational and community theories are used to help beginning generalist practitioners interpret the context in which they will be working as direct service providers. Issues in service delivery include client and community empowerment and strategies designed to meet the needs of vulnerable and diverse populations. Students are also introduced to administrative roles in social work. Key concepts in this area include grants and development, supervision, leadership, and program evaluation. This is a writing enriched and service learning course.
Prerequisite(s): SW 351