SWKM 6665 - Adventure and Wilderness-Based Practice

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): A block of 30 foundation credits, SWKM 5475 and SWKM 6400 or completion of all foundation coursework

Description: This course examines the use of adventure-based and wilderness activities in social work practice across the five client systems (individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations). Adventure-based practice include the use of cooperative games, problem-solving initiatives, trust building activities, high adventure and wilderness expeditions as a part of a purposeful change process. Course content includes theoretical and philosophical foundations of adventure-based practice, safe and appropriate use adventure with different client groups (including: youth, family, veterans, mental health, disability & medical, survivors of violence) and the use of adventure in client and system assessment and intervention. The course will consider appropriate cultural engagement in the use of adventure and wilderness activities.