Sw Prac Within Orgnztns & Communities I

Instructor:
Andrea Kelly Sparrow
636
Credits:
3.0
201
Building:
Funkhouser Building
Room:
Rm.213
Semester:
Spring 2025
Start Date:
End Date:
Name:
Sw Prac Within Orgnztns & Communities I
Requisites:

Prereq: SW 625, SW 600, SW 620, SW 630, SW 621 or concurrent.

Class Type:
LEC
5:00 pm
6:15 pm
Days:
T
Note:
Location: Distance Learning-Hybrid course. Online class but with Face- to-Face/In-Person sessions on UK main campus on the following dates: (Week 1) 01/14/25, (Week 3) 01/28/25, (Week 6) 02/18/25, (Week 9) 03/11/25, and (Week 14) 04/15/25. Check Canvas or contact instructor for details

This social work practice course explores theories and practice approaches appropriate for work with organizations and community systems. Recognizing the structural determinants of individual and family wellbeing, the course focuses on a strengths-based approach to engaging, assessing, and planning evidence-based interventions for clients at the macro level. Students will explore community practice models that aim to: empower marginalized populations, build human capacity, advocate for just policy, and create sustainable political, economic, environmental, and social justice.

This social work practice course explores theories and practice approaches appropriate for work with organizations and community systems. Recognizing the structural determinants of individual and family wellbeing, the course focuses on a strengths-based approach to engaging, assessing, and planning evidence-based interventions for clients at the macro level. Students will explore community practice models that aim to: empower marginalized populations, build human capacity, advocate for just policy, and create sustainable political, economic, environmental, and social justice.

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