Social Work Practicum I

Methods of Social Work Practice I will provide students withthe knowledge and skills of generalist social work practice withindividuals and families. Social work values and ethics, interviewingskills and differential interviewing techniques with clients of diverseracial, cultural, class and religious backgrounds will be addressed.Problems solving methods, ethical and purposeful use of self and useof theory to guide practice will be emphasized. After a review of thetheoretical framework of generalist social work practice, the coursewill focuses on the development of interviewing skills necessaryto work with clients in promoting change that supports social andeconomic justice, and ends with an introduction to assessment,goals, and contracting. Pre-requisites: SW 220 and SW230, andENGL 150

Fall, Spring

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