Clinical Social Work Practice in Urban and Rural Settings

Catalog description

This MSW course provides students with knowledge in clinical social work practice in the area of urban versus rural settings. The course provides a professional foundation in content related to rural and urban communities that impact clinical social work practice. Within this context, the course addresses rural and urban individuals and families, groups, organizations and communities, and social work practice related to these systems. An understanding of rural and urban clinical practice settings including content related to social research, social work values and ethics, cultural and ethnic diversity, and social and economic justice related to rural populations and communities. Social work practitioners must understand the unique needs of the local community they serve, and adjust their focus to address the specific needs of their locality. An in-depth overview of the key differences between urban and rural social work, and the unique social problems that each experience is needed to help professional social workers decide which practice area meets their professional goals and how to effectively meet the needs of their clients.