SWK 315 - Social Work Practice With Communities

Institution:

College of Our Lady of the Elms

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Description:

The goal of this course is to give students an understanding and appreciation of the role of the social worker in the community. The course is concerned with understanding and analyzing communities. Important components of the community are discussed, including: the political power structure and representation, population groups, educational and health systems, housing, the economic base, and the social service network. Social work roles in dealing with injustice and oppression are presented. Students learn skills of empowerment, advocacy, citizen participation, and community organization. These include the ability to communicate with community groups through public speaking, writing clearly, and the utilization of technology to make community presentations. Prerequisites: SWK 101, 301.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.elms.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 594-2761

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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