This course presents advanced topics in macro social work practice. The topics may include emerging macro practice issues and advanced application of specific methods.
Course Topic
Formal Participation in Social Policymaking: Effective Design and Implementation
This course assumes a critical approach to understanding formal participation, that is government-sponsored participation. It also adopts a pragmatic stance to developing core practice competencies needed for the design and implementation of meaningful, inclusive formal participation strategies. The overall intent is to prepare policy practitioners to design and implement meaningful, inclusive participation strategies. Emphasis is given to how it can be used as an effective mechanism to shape and inform policy decision-making in the pursuit of responsive policies for marginalized communities.
Other SW799 Offerings
The course listings below are provided for reference only. These offerings may be subject to changed of cancellation.
| Course Section | Topic | Meeting Time | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Nonprofit Corporation Law Essentials for Social Enterprise | 5:00 pm-9:00 pm | View Course |
| 008 | Social Entrepreneurship | 12:00 am-12:00 am | View Course |
| 006 | National Community Scholars Program | 12:00 am-12:00 am | View Course |
| 005 | Issues in Global Social Work Practice | 5:00 pm-8:00 pm | View Course |
| 004 | Understanding Diversity and Social Justice through Dialogue | 8:00 am-4:30 pm | View Course |
| 003 | Executive Leadership Skills in Human Service Organizations | 8:00 am-4:30 pm | View Course |
| 002 | Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Social Workers | 9:00 am-12:00 pm | View Course |
| 001 | Addictions: A Global Perspective | 6:00 pm-9:00 pm | View Course |