SWK 307 - The Organizational Context of Social Work (3 cr.)

This course examines the relationship between organizations and social work at micro, mezzo, and macro levels with an emphasis on social policy and contemporary issues. It includes attention to classical and contemporary organizational theory, structural attributes of organizations, ethical conflicts, roles of social workers, and organizational change. The current organization of public and private social services is presented. The development of skills to assure effective organizational functioning is emphasized throughout the course.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): SWK 260, Social Work Major.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring