This course provides students with the theories and skills required in the administration of human service agencies and in supervision of professional staff . Issues related to advocacy, policy formulation, securing of resources, decision-making, planning, research, and staff accountability will be addressed. Students will learn to develop an approach to problems of administration and supervision and to apply appropriate techniques for resolution. Prerequisite, SOWK342 or permission of the instructor. This fieldwork experience in a social service setting emphasizes application of social work theories, methods and techniques.
Students work under the supervision of experienced professional personnel.
Two-hundred forty hours of fieldwork and weekly seminar meetings are requited for each semester. The seminar addresses the issues and problems conforming the social work community. Students are encouraged to view social work practice, the profession, and social welfare services from a variety of provocative perspectives. The seminar completes the student s training in the program. Prerequisite, formal acceptance into the Social Work Program, senior standing, and completion of the major requirements through SOWK445 .