SW 561

Social Work Administration and Supervision

Section: 002

Course Description

This course addresses the theoretical frameworks and functions for managing human service organizations. The course will also explore personal and professional values and ethical dilemmas in exercising leadership in the management of culturally diverse community groups, boards, and committee meetings. Issues of staff development, team building, group decision-making, problem solving strategies, legal structure and governance, funding, accountability systems, and human resources will be discussed. The course provides students with a conceptual framework for understanding the management function, and promotes the development of specific skills necessary to critically evaluate and purposefully select among different management strategies.