SOWK 5410 - Social Work Practice in Rural Settings

(3 credits)

Prerequisites: SOWK 5101, SOWK 5104, SOWK 5202, SOWK 5203.

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.

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