Calendar Description
This course is a co-requisite to SCWK 5083 Field Instruction II (Social Action Field Placement).
The pursuit of social justice is a core value of both social work education and social work practice. The purpose of this course is to teach students the historical context, the fundamental concepts, and the direct skills necessary for organizing and enacting social change efforts within diverse contexts and with diverse groups. Students will be exposed to various theories of social change, multiple modes of working for social change, and techniques for strategizing for maximum effectiveness in pursuing change efforts. Students will be expected to use their knowledge in an applied manner in their Social Action Field Placements. The course evaluation method is Pass or Fail.
- Teacher: Tracy Glynn