SW 6821 - Social Work Administration

Provides students with fundamental knowledge and skills in management and social work administration. Management theories consistent with social work values are provided for students to understand the roles and responsibilities of the social work administrator. Agency planning, program design, information management, decision making, leadership, supervision, staff development, board operations, and program evaluation are studied in the context of the rural environment, politics, ethics and values, race, and gender.

Requisites
Must have completed first year of the MSW program and be assigned to an advanced field placement.
Credit Hours: 3.0
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.

Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 1.0 research

Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I