Social Welfare - Mltlvl Engagmnt&Assmnt SW Prac

Catalog description

This course builds on SW 510 to prepare students for generalist social work practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Focusing on the beginning phases of the helping process, specifically engagement and assessment, students will deepen their knowledge and strengthen their skills to build rapport with individuals and families, connect with and leverage group dynamics, navigate and influence organizational cultures, and assess the strengths and needs of communities. In addition, students will learn how generalist skills can help to address population needs across levels of practice. This course will ask students to apply evidence- and theory-driven approaches for engagement and assessment, and students will critically consider how to support goal development, intervention planning, and collaborative assessment in diverse contexts. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to the School of Social Welfare. Successful completion of 510, SW 512, SW 530, SW 534, SW 540, and SW 555. Concurrent enrollment in SW 601.