SWK 521 - Social Work Practice and Theory: Groups, Communities, and Organizations

Credit Hours: 3

Students will develop competency in applying theories of human behavior and the social environment to work with groups, communities, and organizations. Focuses on engagement, assessment, goal setting, intervention, termination, and practice evaluation as it applies to work with groups, communities, and organizations. Special attention to intervention with diverse and vulnerable populations with an emphasis on engaging in practices and advocating for human rights and social and economic justice. Covers theories of group work and the impact on vulnerable populations. Emphasizes the application of systems theory and the problem-solving process to advance understanding of groups.

Prerequisite: SWK 510
Location:
Online, Virtual Classroom