Portland-State-University 2024-2025 Bulletin

SW 447 Social Work and Sustainability

Examines the role of professional social work in achieving sustainability at individual, community, regional, national, and global levels. Using a multidisciplinary perspective, the environmental, economic, and social aspects of sustainability, considered theoretically and practically. Sustainability linked to attainment of environmental, economic, and social justice. Includes community-based learning projects addressing sustainability.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

SW 440 or equivalent.
  • Up one level
  • 400