SWK 606 - School Settings Credits: 3

Designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the field of social work practice within school settings. Covers policy, research, practice, and human behavior content within the field of schools through the exploration of broad content and the use of a variety of educational approaches. Examines the roles and functions of social workers within educational institutions, and provides students with opportunities for exploration of the application of social work values and ethics within a host setting. Issues of economic and social justice as well as diversity are also examined in the content of the educational systems of the United States.

Prerequisite(s): SWK 531 or SWK 601 (may be taken concurrently)