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University of Michigan

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 challenges facing the lives of individuals, families and communities and examine ways to advocate for needed changes. This course can be taken as a stand-alone learning experience or as part of the "Social Work: Practice, Policy, and Research MasterTrack Certificate Program."

Status: Community and Social Work
Status: Research
BeginnerCourse13 hours

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AD

5.0Reviewed Nov 16, 2020

This course was very informative, how the contributions of the past have impacted and shaped today's developments.

AM

4.0Reviewed Mar 28, 2022

Excellent learning opportunity. I got to take this course with financial assistance. Much appreciated.

MS

5.0Reviewed Feb 20, 2022

II am honored to have obtained the certificate...beyond the certificate we must practice social justice everywhere and everywhere..

ZL

5.0Reviewed Apr 26, 2022

I​ love to learn social work. After taking this course, I want more and more.

RA

4.0Reviewed Mar 23, 2021

The course was well design for buddying social workers to understand its concept at International level when it comes to practice.

NN

5.0Reviewed Dec 21, 2021

well taught in full explanations, gaining skills like your in face to face class hence its online

JM

5.0Reviewed Dec 14, 2020

It was an amazing course! im more excited to continue my journey as social worker !

CA

5.0Reviewed Dec 17, 2020

Was a great experience to learn about the history of social work, and the differents behavior analysis.

MW

5.0Reviewed Oct 24, 2021

I​ really enjoyed the writing prompts. I probably went overlong on all of them, but it was a good way for me to reflect on my new earning, my previous learning, and where I stand today.

JG

5.0Reviewed Apr 29, 2022

Great overview on the fundamentals of Social Work. Would recommend for anyone, whether you're interested in pursuing a career in social work or trying to be more self aware as a person in society.

EB

5.0Reviewed Apr 29, 2022

A​ very insightful, helpful, and personally impactful overview of introductory social work principles.

GB

5.0Reviewed Dec 21, 2020

A great opportunity to learn and relearn from this course. Thank University o Michigan for preparing and presenting this course online to students of all disciplines world wide.

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