SOWK 316 - Social Work Methods:Generalist Practice with Communities and Organizations

Institution:

La Sierra University

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Description:

Application of generalist practice to working with communities and organizations. Exploration of the theoretical foundations of community organization as a focus of social work intervention; identification, analysis and evaluation of community problems; understanding the concepts of power, social policy, social change and the community as a social system; introduction to and comparison of community organization strategies. Emphasis on serving the vulnerable and oppressed in our society. Students participate in service-learning. Prerequisite: SOWK 214, 215.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lasierra.edu

Phone Number:

(951) 785-2000 ext 2460

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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