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Advanced General Practice with Communities and Organizations

General

Prefix

SW

Course Number

634

Course Level

Graduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Health and Wellness Professions

Description

Social work theories and their application to social work practice in communities and organizations.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Describe theories of community change and the dynamics of changing communities.

Outcome

Describe how to access communities, their resources, and create effective community change.

Outcome

Explain the power structure of communities and the effect power has on diversity in communities.

Outcome

Analyze the impact of diversity in changing communities.

Outcome

Utilize strategies and interventions for promoting social justice, social change and social policy, in communities and organizations.

Outcome

Apply social work ethics and values when working with communities and organizations.

Outcome

Distinguish between dominant organizational theories, and identify effective ways for working within each organizational structure.

Outcome

Explain different organizational leadership theories and develop leadership styles.

Course Outline

Course Outline

The history of community and organizational practice. 10% Relevant community change theories, organizational theories, and organizational leadership theories. 20% The impact of power and diversity on population groups and community groups. 20% Strategies for change in communities and organizations. 20% Application of theories, ethics and values to macro practice. 20% Application of best practices to macro practice. 10%

Dependencies

Courses

SW634 is a prerequisite for:

Programs

SW634 is a completion requirement for: