The course examines the purpose, principles, and methods of supervision and consultation which are applicable to many settings in social work. The course integrates theories of organizational behavior and legal considerations for the supervisor in job analysis and design, personnel recruitment and selection, training and development, performance evaluation, and retention and dismissal. 3 credits This course partially prepares students for social work practice in public school settings. Using an ecological approach, the course explores a variety of theoretical orientations and interventions that can be used at all systems levels and examines the range of policy and practice issues related to social work delivery in school settings. This course will include strategies for working with students and families, consultation with school personnel and community professionals, methods for organizational change, and participation in multi disciplinary teams.
Registration is restricted to concentration year students.
In this course, selected principles and skills of social justice applicable to social welfare settings are introduced. The influences of the U.S. economic system on funding patterns, organizational environments, structure and staff roles within social welfare settings are considered. Issues to be faced and resolved in the global competition for scarce resources will receive special attention. Registration is restricted to concentration year students. Registration is restricted to concentration year students.