Apr 03, 2026  
2026-2027 Catalog (BETA) Cal State East Bay 
    
2026-2027 Catalog (BETA) Cal State East Bay
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SW 612 - Generalist Practice II


Units: 4
This is the second foundation course in generalist practice. The course orients students to the major areas of small group, community, and organizational practice with particular emphasis on work with disenfranchised and oppressed populations.

Prerequisites: M.S.W. major.
Credit Restrictions: Master of Social Work students only.

Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground, or Hybrid, or Online-Synchronous.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring


Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
 

  1. Analyze and demonstrate the application of social work values and ethics related to culturally responsive foundation generalist social work practice at the messo and macro levels.
  2.  Analyze and reflect on how their own values, behavior, development, and world view influence effective and ethical foundation generalist social work practice within diverse groups, organizations, and communities.
  3. Critically examine and report on the influence of systemic and structural factors (e.g. race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, age, religion, and ability) that have historically led to oppression and social and economic injustice within the context of groups, organizations, and communities.
  4. Integrate selected theories of human bio-psycho-socio-spiritual development, including theories of supervision, management, and leadership, and demonstrate understanding of these theories in assessing and evaluating foundation generalist social work practice with groups, organizations, and communities.
  5. Use current research and technology to assess strengths, needs, and goals; identify appropriate evidence-based interventions; and monitor and evaluate foundation generalist practice outcomes for groups, organizations, and communities.




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