Social Work Practice in Rural and Non-Urban Areas

This course introduces students to social work in the rural context with current trends in rural social work practice and considers the most effective ways to serve rural communities. Issues related to social work practice, rural communities, rural behavior, and social welfare policy are presented. A generalist model of practice, systems and person-in-environment theories help students develop a more sophisticated understanding of general problems and concerns found in rural communities.

Credits

3 credits

Course Code

SW 5221