Interventions I

Catalog description

Prerequisites: SWK 200, SWK 201, SWK 300, SWK 302, SWK 303, SWK 304, SWK 350; written permission of advisor. Fundamental and basic professional course that allows students to develop, expand, and utilize knowledge of human development and social structure to initiate a framework for social-work practice; uses generalist model which requires development of skills that can be used in various social contexts. First of a two-semester sequence which encompasses a full range of strategies and skills necessary when working with individuals, families, small groups, organizations and communities. Emphasis on an inquiry model of social-work practice. A lab experience is required of all students as part of the course. Open to social-work majors only. Student must achieve a grade of “C” or better to continue into SWK 485, SWK 490, and SWK 495. SWK 385 or SWK 386, SWK 390 and SWK 395 must be taken concurrently.