SWK 5553 - Advanced Practice with Groups and Communities

Provides theory and skills required for advanced practice with groups and communities. Advanced practice builds upon students’ foundational knowledge of generalist practice in engagement, assessment, intervention and evaluation. This course provides instruction in the use of evidence based models. Vulnerable populations will be identified and students will further develop their knowledge of multicultural social work with groups and communities. This course provides students with an in depth study of the structural and systemic theories that help explain the societal problems our clients face. The course will focus on building skills to work with multiple stressed groups and communities. Evidence based strategies will be employed to help facilitate change at the mezzo and macro levels. This course includes a more sophisticated understanding of the bio-psychosocial model, systems theory, policy considerations, the helping relationship, and the strengths perspective.

Prerequisites & Notes
Take SWK 5551.

Credits: 3cr.