Advanced Mezzo & Macro Practice
Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in SOWK 500, SOWK 501, SOWK 502, SOWK 503, SOWK 504, SOWK 505, SOWK 509, and SWII 530S; P in SWII 530; or Advanced Standing Students, Advanced Standing Online Students, or 5 Year Social Work Students.
This course will focus on integrated practice approaches that span the micro (e.g., individuals/families/groups), mezzo (e.g., communities), and macro (e.g., systems, societal) frameworks. Numerous theories and models will be examined throughout the semester. The course also explores the role of the social work profession in creating social and organizational change, as well as interprofessional and interdisciplinary efforts.
Outcomes: Demonstrate self-awareness and professional behavior in engaging with individuals, teams, community groups and organizations; Understand and demonstrate effective group and team facilitation and mediation process skills that facilitate engagement and collaboration.
This course will focus on integrated practice approaches that span the micro (e.g., individuals/families/groups), mezzo (e.g., communities), and macro (e.g., systems, societal) frameworks. Numerous theories and models will be examined throughout the semester. The course also explores the role of the social work profession in creating social and organizational change, as well as interprofessional and interdisciplinary efforts.
Outcomes: Demonstrate self-awareness and professional behavior in engaging with individuals, teams, community groups and organizations; Understand and demonstrate effective group and team facilitation and mediation process skills that facilitate engagement and collaboration.