Practice Methods III Organizations (SW 4500 00)

Term: 2026-27 Fall

Faculty

Cathryn G Fabian
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Schedule

Thu, 3:00 PM - 5:55 PM (8/31/2026 - 12/19/2026) Location: AMAIN ADMIN 2205

Description

Methods course grounded in the generalist model of social work practice. Analyzes organizational characteristics and behavior in preparation for advancing effective service delivery. Develops practice skills and methods for engaging, assessing, and intervening in organizations, agencies and communities. Examines macro level perspectives focusing on oppression, discrimination, poverty, marginalization, alienation, factors of diversity and difference as well as being sources of privilege and power as they impact social wellbeing. Focuses on effective, ethical, and professional practice within human service agencies, organizations and at the community level. Prerequisites: SW 3410, SW 3750, and admission to the Social Work Program.