University of Portland Bulletin 2024-2025

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 480 and senior standing

Corequisite

SW 483
  • Up one level
  • 400