Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change

About this course

Learn how social workers in the United States engage in creating change and supporting the resilience of individuals, families and communities: explore the social work profession, the different roles of social workers, the cross-cutting themes guiding practice, the history of social work and current challenges; using a social justice lens, reflect on challenges and examine ways to advocate for needed changes; can be taken standalone or as part of the Social Work: Practice, Policy, and Research MasterTrack Certificate Program.

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