METHODS III: ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITIES

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This course introduces students to the principles and methods of generalist social work practice with organizations and communities. Students will explore the skills, values, and strategies necessary to engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate practice at the mezzo and macro levels. Emphasis is placed on empowerment, advocacy, and the development of competencies and practice behaviors consistent with the Council on Social Work Education's (CSWE) Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS). Through critical thinking and application, students will gain a deeper understanding of how social workers collaborate with organizations and communities to promote social and economic justice.