SWK 622 Admin Pract & Ldrshp in SWK

This advanced course prepares students for leadership roles within social service agencies and for advocacy roles. Students will explore the role of administrators within social service agencies and compare that to the role of social work administrators in host settings. Students will study theories of management. They will explore the multiple fiscal responsibilities within an agency setting, importance of grant writing, and building relationships with external resources. The ability to supervise staff and manage multiple responsibilities is fundamental to successful administrative practice. Prerequisite: SWK 678, SWK 679. Co-requisite: SWK 690. Spring

Credits

3