SOWK 5410

Social Work Practice in Rural Settings

This course explores social work practice in rural settings. Students focus on applying the generalist/advanced generalist model with individuals and communities. Content and skills include the following: identifying issues, needs, resources and assets; collecting and assessing information using empirically based theory; developing, identifying, analyzing, implementing and advocating evidenced-based practice interventions; engaging in research and evaluation of intervention methods. Issues associated with values, ethics, diversity, social and economic justice, and populations at risk are infused throughout the course.

Units: 3.0