Bridging Practice, Theory, Policy and Research

Catalog description

SW600 is designed to reinforce, augment and supplement learning achieved on the baccalaureate level of social work education. The course will integrate knowledge, values and skills across four essential content areas; 1) Policy Practice, 2) Theories of Human Behavior, 3) Research Informed Practice & Practice Informed Research,and 4) Multi-Level Generalist Social Work Practice. Infused throughout the readings,discussions and assignments in this course are the nine competencies of social work practice as set forth by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE, 2015). Students are expected to demonstrate growth in identifying as a professional social worker. They are expected to identify conflicts and ethical dilemmas and to apply a systematic framework to respond effectively in such situations. Students will be expected to articulate the philosophical and professional values related to the Strengths Perspective and Recovery Oriented practice. Finally, this course will challenge students to continue to identify issues related to structural oppression, exclusion, discrimination, and income inequality. This course assesses Social Work EPAS competencies 1-9.