Organizational Leadership & Policy Practice Curriculum

Theory for Practice (3 credits required)

Methods/Skills (9 credits required)

Positive and Community Youth Development
Community Organizing and Empowerment Practice
Administration and Management Practice and Skills
Poverty and Community Economic Development
Planning and Program Development
Social Policy Advocacy
Resource Development and Fundraising
International Social Development

Research (6 credits required)

Methods for Evaluating Practice & Programs
Applied Practice Evaluation Research

Values for Practice (3 credits required)

Critical Race Praxis
Disproportionality & Disparity Across Systems
Intergenerational Justice
Restorative Approaches in Social Work
Social Work Practice With LGBTQIA Communities
Spirituality & Social Work Practice
Disrupting Privilege and Anti-Oppressive Practice
Disability Studies
Social Work Interventions With Latinos/as
Global Relations & Poverty in Mexico
Social Development in Latin America
Conservation SW in Kenya: Context, Empowerment, Sustainability
Global Cultural Perspectives: Consensus & Conundrums
Bosnia in Transition: The Social Work Response
Historical Trauma
Feminisms in Social Work Practice
Human Trafficking: Prevention, Intervention and Support of Its Victims
Human Sexuality
Contemporary Global Issues
Cultural Connectedness: A Journey Into Native American Country
Special Topics (as approved, titles vary)

Electives (12 credits required)

Social-Ecological Resilience and One Health: Connecting Human and Environmental Well-Being
Economic Theory and Social Work
Child Welfare Policies and Services
Policies and Programs for Children and Youth
Family Policies and Services
Immigration Policies & Services
Mental Health & Substance Use Policies
Health Care Policy
Aging Policy

Internship (15-18 credits)

Community internship at an organization that specializes in organizational leadership and policy practice. Learn more about field education.

Capstone (0 credits)