5 credits
Macro social workers are adept at identifying social problems, their root causes, and influencing change at the systems and institutional levels. In this course, students explore social problems in their own communities through assessment, while considering systemic inequities and the institutions that contribute to such problems. They then research and develop plans for macro intervention. Consideration is given to community assets and resources, racially disproportionate impacts, as well as funding to support the intervention. Students also practice application of cultural humility, social work values, and ethics as they envision working with and alongside marginalized populations to solve problems.