SW 544: SW Practice with Communities & Organizations

This foundational course provides students with opportunities to learn about macro practice. This course is the third and final segment of a three-part series of practice courses. The course utilizes the GIM, theories, principles, skills, and techniques necessary to engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate effectiveness in working with organizations and communities. Students are expected to engage in a variety of macro level projects that are designed to demonstrate their understanding of macro practice; exhibit leadership and competence in initiating positive change at the macro level of practice using evidence-based interventions; and demonstrate how their intervention can promote social and economic justice within diverse population groups. The course may include community needs assessment and community development proposals, writing a grant proposal, completing an advocacy project, creating a community development project and engaging with diverse communities. Students will also engage in resource development skill activities.