This course is a practice course focusing on assessment and intervention in the Social and community Development Concentration. The course examines the community context of social work practice with an emphasis on neighborhoods, communities, and larger social systems that influence quality of life. Models of community practice are presented to assess and intervene in a social problems and social injustice that constrain opportunities and limit access to resources for individuals and families. Particular attention is given to the concept of asset-based development for building community capacity and empowering individuals and groups.