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Course

Sandbox Essentials of Community and Organizational Practice (509)

Self-paced

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Full course description

In this social science course, you will explore various methods, strategies, and skills within macro social work practice used to help identify and address needs on a larger scale. You will gain knowledge and skills in the areas of community organizing, management, and policy advocacy, and learn about the various roles social workers play within these areas.

This course will provide an appreciation of the historical and contemporary importance of these social work methods and the relevance of these methods for diverse populations and identities.

 

What you will learn

  • Ethics, diversity, and inclusion in social work
  • Recognizing when change is needed in communities and organizations
  • The role of power in maintaining systems or changing them
  • How to lead communities and organizations through ethical and responsible engagement