Advanced Mezzo and Macro Practice
Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Social Work students, Grade of C or higher in SOWK 500, SOWK 501, SOWK 502, SOWK 503, SOWK 504 or SOWK 508, SOWK 505, and SOWK 509; P in SWII 530; or Advanced Standing Students, Advanced Standing Online Students, or 5 Year Social Work Students.
This course extends theoretical knowledge and practical skills in mezzo and macro social work practice that support anti-racist and anti-oppressive, community-engaged practices and considers the community as a place of practice and source of social change and discusses the role. Emphasis is given to philanthropy and its critiques, as well as grant-writing. In addition, the course will provide(s) practical experience such as creating work team contracts, articulating the elements of a typical grant proposal, and reviewing grant proposals.
Outcomes: Demonstrate and apply ethical, professional, and justice-oriented practice by integrating diverse theoretical frameworks and engaging in advocacy to promote equity and inclusion across systems of care; Analyze and synthesize policy, research, and practice perspectives to assess problems across micro, mezzo, and macro contexts and develop interventions that address the complex needs of individuals, families, and communities; Design, implement, and evaluate integrated practice interventions that promote collaboration, empowerment, and sustainable change within and across systems.
This course extends theoretical knowledge and practical skills in mezzo and macro social work practice that support anti-racist and anti-oppressive, community-engaged practices and considers the community as a place of practice and source of social change and discusses the role. Emphasis is given to philanthropy and its critiques, as well as grant-writing. In addition, the course will provide(s) practical experience such as creating work team contracts, articulating the elements of a typical grant proposal, and reviewing grant proposals.
Outcomes: Demonstrate and apply ethical, professional, and justice-oriented practice by integrating diverse theoretical frameworks and engaging in advocacy to promote equity and inclusion across systems of care; Analyze and synthesize policy, research, and practice perspectives to assess problems across micro, mezzo, and macro contexts and develop interventions that address the complex needs of individuals, families, and communities; Design, implement, and evaluate integrated practice interventions that promote collaboration, empowerment, and sustainable change within and across systems.