An examination of the experiences, needs, and responses of people who have been subjected to institutionalized forms of oppression. Attention is given to the patterns and consequences of discrimination and oppression as they relate to the economic, political, and social welfare systems. Populations include, but are not limited to, those distinguished by age, disablement, sexual orientation, and culture. Students will present their policy issue proposal at the Belmont Undergraduate Research Symposium. Two hundred and fifty clock hours of field instruction, supervised by a professional social worker in a local agency, provide the student an opportunity to implement knowledge learned in foundation courses.
Emphasis is on developing generalist social work practice skills.
A second field instruction course consisting of two hundred and fifty clock hours under the supervision of a professional social worker in a local agency. This course helps to strengthen the development of the generalist social work and the use of self. A deeper consideration of values and social issues is emphasized. A course for graduating seniors to demonstrate mastery of the professional social work foundation, and prepare them to systematically evaluate their own practice through a major integrative assignment. Single subject design is utilized.