Emphasizes strengths and relationships. Perspectives of client, direct service practitioner, planner, and the administrator explored. Provides an opportunity for students to explore current theoretical developments in the social and behavioral sciences which apply to social work practice including populations at risk. Taught in several different sections each of which covers social and cultural contexts for human behavior in the social environment. May be repeated for additional credit.
Course addresses integration of social work theory, practice, policy, and research.
Synthesis developed through writing of manuscript for submission to professional journal, a grant application, or other suitable product. Assistance with submission provided. Completion of Part I of comprehensive examinations. Advanced course in the analysis of social policy. Selected social policy models presented.