Texas A&M International University

SOCW 4302

Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities

Three semester hours

This course focuses on the generalist model in organizations and communities. The interactional processes and skills necessary to effect change and to advocate with and for others will be emphasized as will theories fo social change and models of community organization. Grassroots and community empowerment strategies that build on strengths will be a course focus. Border strategies involving the U.S. and México will be explored. Includes an experiential component. Prerequisites: SOCW 2361, 3301, 3303, 3305, 3306, and 3307. Admission to the major.