SWRK 6300 - Social Change and Community Analysis

Social workers have a responsibility to promote social justice and to strive to abolish injustice. The course identifies and explores historical, theoretical, and ideological perspectives on social change issues. Social change is studied by analyzing the community at the local, national and international level and by exploring strategies for change at each level. Emphasis is placed on racism, sexism, and classism, and the social movements to alleviate these problems.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Admission to the MSW program or consent of the School of Social Work Director of Admissions.

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: Open to Graduate Students only.