ECSW2420: Working with Groups and Communities

This project-based course introduces students to the principles and methods of social work practice with groups and communities. It integrates the theoretical foundations of group dynamics and community organization with practical tasks to prepare students to facilitate effective interventions that address shared needs and goals. Through a focus on empowerment, social action, and collaborative problem-solving, students will learn to build capacity and promote positive change at the mezzo and macro levels of practice. This course includes shadowing a professional social worker.