University of Portland Bulletin 2022-2023

SW 481 Generalist Practice with Organizations, Communities, and Social Systems

This course introduces theories of change and methods of generalist social work practice with organizations, communities, and social systems. Students gain knowledge and skills in community organizing, policy practice, organizational leadership and administration. Drawing on principles of anti-oppressive practice, this course emphasizes the role of macro social work in advancing equity and collective self-determination. Social work majors only.

Prerequisite

SW 101, all required 300-level SW courses, SW 480

Corequisite

SW 483
  • Up one level
  • 400