Course description
This course explores the role of social workers, including the history of social work, its roles in different settings, the themes that guide social work practice, and current challenges facing the profession. Students will gain a thorough understanding of social work in Nigeria and its connection to social justice. The course can be taken on its own or as part of the “Social Work: Practice, Policy, and Research MasterTrack Certificate Program.” Edward Donatus (Clinical Assistant Professor of Social Work and MSW Program Director) teaches the course.
What will i learn?
- Understand the scope of social work and the skills and roles of social workers
- Apply core frameworks and change efforts to a case situation
- Explore the history of social work
- Learn how to center justice in social work through the Privilege, Oppression, Social Justice, and Diversity framework
Requirements
- This course is divided into four weeks and takes 12 hours total to complete. Coursework includes videos, readings, discussion prompts and forums, practice quizzes, and four graded module quizzes. They are each worth 25% of your grade. To pass, you must score 70% or higher. To receive a grade, you must be on the paid course track. At the time of writing, the course had a 4.8/5 user rating.
Frequently asked question
Social justice is a profound and compelling concept that underpins the principles of equality, fairness, and justice in society. It is a lens through which we examine and comprehend the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within our communities, seeking to understand and address disparities and imbalances. Social justice endeavors include initiatives aimed at fighting poverty, advancing education, promoting human rights, ensuring health equity, and advocating for a clean environment.
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01-Oct-2024
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This is top-notch course for my development. Thanks to FLHE
