Advanced Generalist Practice I

Catalog description

Prerequisite or co-requisite for SOWK 693 . This course offers an overarching ecological strengths-based systems approach that will prepare students for advanced social work generalist practice. Students will integrate research, values, and ethics, apply diversity and difference, examine theoretical foundations, and evaluate policy practice. In addition, students will be challenged to address the advancement of human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice. Students will also obtain training in substance abuse including how to define alcoholism and chemical dependency, medical and legal aspects of substance abuse, examination of theories, treatment approaches, and exploration of community resources.