Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change

In this course, you will learn how social workers in the United States engage in creating change and supporting the resilience of individuals, families and communities in this new era. Learners will have an opportunity to explore the social work profession, the different roles of social workers in a range of settings, the cross cutting themes that guide social work practice, the history of social work, and current challenges. Using a social justice lens, learners will reflect on current challe

• Explore social workers’ roles across settings
• Understand social work profession and guiding values
• Trace social work history and current challenges