Advanced Topics in Macro Social Work

Term
Fall 2014
Time
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Prerequisites
None
Instructor
Gant, Larry M.
Course #
SW799
U-M Class #
21843
Program Type
Residential
Location
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Credits
1 Credit Hour
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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

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Social Workers

The goal of the GIS course is to provide a general introduction to the use of GIS software for social work practice. Students will learn the basics of practical mapping of data and information using a range of GIS software. Student will learn the basic strategies of securing data, securing map images, and integration of maps and data to create single and multi-layered data maps. Students will be presented with real time applications of this mapped information in clinical and community practice.

Objectives: Students will be able to:

  1. Describe the theory and practice behind the use of GIS.
  2. Identify, create and import databases and information spreadsheets into a GIS.
  3. Identify, create and import maps, pictures and images into a GIS
  4. Produce a variety of data maps using several basic GIS packages.
  5. Describe the strengths and limitations of GIS mapping applications.

Other SW799 Offerings

The course listings below are provided for reference only. These offerings may be subject to change or cancellation.

Course Section Topic Meeting Time Action
011 Philanthropy and Evaluation 9 AM-5 PM View Course
010 Grassroots Community Organizing Environmental Justice 5-8 PM View Course
009 Food Justice or Community Practice, Food Systems and Social Justice 9 AM-5 PM View Course
008 Introduction to Legal Issues for Social Workers 9 AM-5 PM View Course
006 Understanding Diversity and Social Justice through Dialogue 9 AM-5 PM View Course
005 Immigration Enforcement, Human Rights, and Social Justice 9 AM-5 PM View Course
004 Managerial Supervision in the Human Services 9 AM-5 PM View Course
003 Social Entrepreneurship 9 AM-5 PM View Course
002 HIV/AIDS: Evidence Based Programs, Policies and Services 9 AM-5 PM View Course