SOWK 410 Social Work Practice III (3 SH)

Social Work Practice III focuses on social work macro practice at the group, community, and organizational levels. Practice III builds on generalist social work practice introduced in Practice I (Micro), Practice II (Mezzo), and policy practice introduced Social Policy Analysis. Course texts present holistic approaches to practice encompassing mind, body, spirit, and environment. Sustainability at the macro level as well as the personal-professional level is a thematic emphasis of the course. Students observe and evaluate ideas regarding communities, leadership of agencies and organizations, advocacy and interagency collaboration, and enhance self-understanding for practice in preparation for professional BSW macro roles and responsibilities. This course is restricted to social work majors accepted into the social work program. Prerequisite: SOWK 310.