Practice Introduction to the ethical and theoretical base from which generalist social workers practice. Brief overview of the methods employed by social workers providing services. Issues include various elements of welfare programs and policies, entitlements, problems of intergovernmental activity in administrating social welfare. Examination of various critiques of social welfare policy and a review of reform proposals. Role of organized interests and public support relative to programs affecting poor.
Skills involve policy formulations and analysis.
SWK 377 Social Work Practice With Organizations and Communities Provides basic knowledge of theory and practice skills for intervention by social workers with individuals, families, and groups. SWK 401 Social Welfare Policy Examines the process of social policy development with a focus on the more vulnerable populations. Social policy is placed in a historical and social context. This course is designed to introduce the student to the theory, concepts, and experiences necessary to develop an understanding of group dynamics and effective group skills. The course stresses the development of practice skills and strategies to achieve effective group facilitation.