SO WK 6002 - Foundation Practice II: Practice in Communities

Introduces students to the nature and scope of generalist community organization practice in social work. The course will cover the theoretical base of community practice, the historical origins of the commitment of social work to alter societal conditions, models of practice, skills base, and problems and concerns including the disempowering and enriching experiences of minority groups and women. The course will include values, skills, and knowledge directed toward the intra personal, and environmental/political aspects of community practice.