SW 897 (4ON) - Special Topics in Social Work and Social Welfare
Top/ SW & Creative Arts
Term: Spring 2020 - E-term III (01/13/2020 - 03/06/2020)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
CRN: 55500
Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
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1/13/2020 | 3/6/2020 | Hours Arranged | ONLINE |
This course will focus on the uses and potential uses of many forms of art in social work practice. Students will learn how to apply art forms such as music, theater, literature, art, poetry, movement, and dance into practice through exploring A. self-awareness and personal growth of the professional social worker, B. a strengths approach to practice with individual clients, and C. social awareness and social change. This course will be an advanced generalist elective. Students will have the opportunity to develop an art portfolio, completing a new project each week, having the opportunity to reflect personally as well as professionally on the application of these methodologies to practice.