Advanced Social Work Theory Across Systems

Catalog description

This is a theory course designed to advance students’ understanding of human development, family and family structure, aging and elder care, social issues such as addiction, mental illness, poverty and inequality, and policy development and analysis, inclusive of non-Western theoretical perspectives (e.g., African-Centered practice, global perspectives, etc.). This course is designed to increase students’ awareness and use of research-supported theories of social work to guide their practice with all clients. The course will emphasize a strengths perspective of empowering vulnerable persons, groups and communities to address their needs. Traditional Option Prerequisites: MSW-500 , MSW-501 , MSW-504 , MSW-505 , MSW-506 , MSW-507 , MSW-508 , MSW-510 , MSW-511 , MSW-512 Advanced Standing Option Prerequisites: MSW-500 , MSW-511 , MSW-514