Social Work Practice I

Catalog description

This course is designed to introduce the student to general social work practice. Topics include: a definition and overview of generalist social work practice; the history, values and ethics of social work practice; the roles of social work; the generalist intervention model in a systems framework; self-awareness and professional use of self; introduction to basic communication skills and social work practice skills with diverse clients; effects of oppression and social injustice; and a basic understanding of theories utilized in practice. For majors only.