SWK 340 - Assessing Organizations and Communities in Society

Institution:

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

Examines human behavior concepts in organization and community systems. Builds upon the ecological/systems framework introduced in SWK 250 to extend this approach to larger systems in the social environment context. Considers the implications of system resources and configuration for meeting human needs. The role and function of generalist social workers to understand and advocate for system development and change is emphasized. Requires a group service learning project.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

SWK 250 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND SWK 360 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

This course is approved for distance education instruction. Distance education opportunities vary by semester. Please contact the university for more information.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ship.edu/

Phone Number:

(717) 477-7447

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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