Generalist Practice I: Individuals & Families

Catalog description

Students learn a variety of foundational skills, methods and theories needed to work with individuals at all systemic levels. Students will learn to use the Generalist Practice Model in assessment, planning, and implementation of services for clients, and the importance of evaluating the effectiveness of one’s own practice. They engage in discussions of the ethical framework that guides social work practice, and the tensions encountered in practice. Among the knowledge established is a solid understanding of the Strengths Perspective, Systems Theory, and Solution focused interventions.