This course is designed to develop the student's understanding and competency of social work practice in rural communities. The course will explore knowledge around rural wellbeing and issues unique to rural populations. Stereotypes surrounding rural populations will be considered and students will be challenged to form their own understanding and judgment regarding these wellbeing issues. SW 541 will explore common ideas surrounding rural communities as well as examine current social trends which implicate the delivery of social work practice in those areas.

This course is designed to develop the student's understanding and competency of social work practice in rural communities. The course will explore knowledge around rural wellbeing and issues unique to rural populations. Stereotypes surrounding rural populations will be considered and students will be challenged to form their own understanding and judgment regarding these wellbeing issues. SW 541 will explore common ideas surrounding rural communities as well as examine current social trends which implicate the delivery of social work practice in those areas.