Grand Theories & Perspectives in Social Work Knowledge
This course focuses on grand theories and perspectives which guide social work practice, research, and policy. Students in this course will critically examine the grand theories and perspectives which have influenced social work in the past, currently influence social work, and will likely shape the profession of social work in the future. Through examining and critiquing the grand theories and perspectives, students will be challenged to think about how these theories do and do not address social and economic justice while also acquiring more knowledge regarding how these theories and perspectives help students better understand their substantive areas.
Restricted to Social Work PhD students.
This course focuses on grand theories and perspectives which guide social work practice, research, and policy. Students in this course will critically examine the grand theories and perspectives which have influenced social work in the past, currently influence social work, and will likely shape the profession of social work in the future. Through examining and critiquing the grand theories and perspectives, students will be challenged to think about how these theories do and do not address social and economic justice while also acquiring more knowledge regarding how these theories and perspectives help students better understand their substantive areas.
Restricted to Social Work PhD students.
Restricted to students in the Social Work PhD program.
This is a hybrid course which means that classes are held with a combination of in-person and virtual contacts. The instructor will provide a class schedule prior to the start of the class.
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