2011-12 Catalog

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Offering Description

Social Work in Action

CANCELLED

Summer 2012 quarter

Faculty
Leslie Johnson
Fields of Study
business and management, health and psychology
Preparatory for studies or careers in
social work and the many areas of concentration in which social work is practiced such as medical settings, schools, businesses, non-profits, and government.
Description

This program is designed to help you explore the broad scope of social work as a profession in medical settings: mental health and non-profits; and local, state, and federal governments.  You will gain a clear understanding of the origins of social work in social change and the unique strengths perspective of social work practice.  Students will complete readings exploring the history and impact of social work in action as well as the spirit that drives it. Students will also learn how to develop an idea for social change into a working proposal.

Advertised Schedule
9a-5p Sat (Aug. 4 - Sep. 1)
Location
Olympia
Online Learning
No Required Online Learning
Books
Greener Store
Offered During
Weekend

Program Revisions

Date Revision
August 1st, 2012 This offering has been cancelled due to low enrollment.