SCWK 421 - ISSUES IN SOCIAL SERVICE DELIVERY

Institution:

Delaware State University

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

The course is the fourth in a five-course practice sequence. The content material is designed to address the basic and emerging issues in the broad area of service delivery. Emphasis is on the generalist social work practitioner working with micro, mezzo, and micro systems that reflect a broad-spectrum population at risk and diverse racial ethnic, sexual, gender, and cultural backgrounds and settings. The course also addresses social and practice issues such as perspectives on cultural competency, sexual orientation, social change, and advocacy, which are explored within the context of social work roles, responsibilities, and functions. Additionally, issues related to organizational culture, policies, and programs in a practice environment are assessed as to their mission and relevancy to the populations served. A Black perspective, strengths perspective, and empowerment serve as a framework for examining service delivery programs.Prerequisites: SCWK 101, SCWK 341, SCWK 342, SCWK 441, Senior status with a declared Social Work major, current enrollment in SCWK 450. Open to Social Work majors only.Credit, three hours.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

SCWK 342

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.desu.edu

Phone Number:

(302) 857-6060

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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