The University of St. Thomas

School of Social Work

Beth Fagin

Instructor of Social Work

mbfagin@stthomas.edu
Phone: (651)962-5826
Fax: 952-548-8760

2115 Summit Ave. SCB 201  St. Paul, MN  55105

Office Location: SCB 201
Office Hours: (612)986-6461

Courses taught in Spring 2013 at UST
GRSW 502-05
22268		 Theory/Pract of Social Work II 1920-2145 T MCH 118

3 Credit Hours

This course is a continuation of GRSW 501 and is also taken concurrently with a field placement which serves as a practice lab for theory and skills learned in the classroom.This course focuses on several practice applications: group theory and process (both task and treatment groups), agency change, and understanding the dynamics of unintended discrimination and oppression. As with the first course, student self-awareness and self-assessment are critical to developing a solid foundation for authentic practice.

Courses Taught:

  • Methods and Generalist

Academic Experience:

  • MS - Mankato State Univ. (Counseling Psychology - Community Track)

Practice Experience:

  • 30+ years working in agencies with a range of diverse populations and ages (10-adult) providing mental health services, including direct care as well as program development and management.   Small part-time private practice and management consulting.

Publications:

  • Have written program curriculum for prevention programming in chemical health field, curriculum for character education and divorce education.