This is the last in a series of IV practice courses and focuses on macro social work. This course prepares students to use professional knowledge, values, and skills in generalist practice with organizations and communities. Students are introduced to social work’s historic and current commitment to social change that promotes the well-being of people, with an emphasis on empowering organizations and communities and advancing social and economic justice. Through community interaction students build skills regarding mutual, collaborative and respectful professional relationships with community members and other professionals. Students learn how to assess characteristics, dynamics, strengths, and problems of human service. Explore community-based organizations, service delivery systems and community vulnerabilities. Students examine social work roles and skills used to influence social change and apply the planned change process with organizations and communities.