Motivation to Teach Social Action:
I am interested in engaging with other scholars who are interested in implementing social action strategies into our courses for our students. As an early scholar and social work professor, I understand the importance of social work students engaging in policy and practice.
Course Description:
This advanced practice course will expand the development and application of empowerment and strengths-based interventions for the purpose of creating alternative African-centered healing models for practice with African/Black American families. The course will combine a historical overview of African/Black American families with an emphasis on the obstacles they encounter as threats to healthy development and family functioning. Special attention is devoted to unraveling the effects of African cultural legacies, slavery, and institutional racism on urban Black family life.
Taught By:
Marline Francois
Assistant Professor
Social Work - MSW
Morgan State University - School of Social Work
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