Grand Theories & Perspectives in Social Work Knowledge
Prerequisites: Restricted to Social Work PhD students; Students in other LUC Doctoral programs may register for the course with approval from the School of Social Work Doctoral Program Director.
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.
Outcomes: Examine various theoretical models and perspectives of practice in social work; Explore the advantages and limitations of social work paradigms; Understand the utility and difficulties associated with a multi-theoretical approach to social work practice and research.
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.
Outcomes: Examine various theoretical models and perspectives of practice in social work; Explore the advantages and limitations of social work paradigms; Understand the utility and difficulties associated with a multi-theoretical approach to social work practice and research.