SWRK 4600 - Social Work with Communities

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Western Michigan University

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Description:

This course involves an examination of major theoretical and conceptual tenets of community practice from a social work perspective. It also involves a practical integration of theoretical and conceptual knowledge of community practice through assignments which will focus on communities that are available through field placements or other arrangements. Students will examine the contributions communities make to the functioning of individuals, families, groups, and organizations, as well as how individuals, families, groups, and organizations contribute to the functioning of communities. Students will integrate into an understanding of community practice social work's historical and contemporary emphasis on “empowerment” and the person-environment interface (i.e., interaction among biological, cultural, social, psychological, political, and economic aspects of human development and functioning).Credits: 3 hours

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wmich.edu

Phone Number:

(269) 387-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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