Our policy is that after the first week of classes the first year sections are set. We do not allow switches unless there are major extenuating circumstances.
Knowledge of the theoretical foundation and practice skills for working with groups in social work is a widely useful component of graduate level social work education. The application of group work knowledge is called for in all areas of the profession, including community organization and development, clinical practice, and committee and team work in policy-making and administrative contexts. This course provides a social work methodology for working with groups, which is applicable to a variety of purposes, issues and populations. As such, it cross-cuts the individual, family, group, community and policy aspects of the curriculum. Social work’s on-going commitment to achieving social justice is emphasized and various forms of diversity, oppression and privilege are addressed throughout the course.
Knowledge of the theoretical foundation and practice skills for working with groups in social work is a widely useful component of graduate level social work education. The application of group work knowledge is called for in all areas of the profession, including community organization and development, clinical practice, and committee and team work in policy-making and administrative contexts. This course provides a social work methodology for working with groups, which is applicable to a variety of purposes, issues, and populations. As such, it cross-cuts the individual, group, community and policy aspects of the curriculum. Social work’s on-going commitment to achieving social justice is emphasized and the issues of various forms of diversity, oppression and privilege are addressed throughout the course.