SW 580 Introduction to Social Service Administration, Leadership and Management

Introduces the student to theoretical and practical elements of social work administrative and management roles to develop and manage the conditions, processes and mechanisms that support evidence-based service delivery systems that benefit consumers, families and communities. Topics include analysis of contemporary organizational leadership task environments, internal and external assessment skills and tools, building strong coalitions and developing strong cross-sector collaborations for dynamic social problem impact and understanding theoretical underpinnings of a variety of organizational leadership approaches.