SW 405 - Community Organization and Development

Institution:

Jackson State University

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Description:

As one of the primary social work methods of practice, community organization is experiencing a revival in urban and rural areas in this country. This course assists social workers and other helping professionals respond to the resurgence of interest in this area. The focus is on "the community as the client" and itis both didactic and experiential in structure. The history, theories, and models of community organization practice are reviewed. The functions and roles of human service professionals in macro practice are examined. The primary emphasis is on the areas of practice and strategic practice approaches.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jsums.edu

Phone Number:

(601) 979-2121

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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