Social Work Practice I: Working with Individuals and Groups

Catalog description

The first of four practice courses, this course provides a foundation for social work practice on micro and mezzo levels with diverse populations in a variety of settings. It provides an overview of the values, ethics and knowledge upon which social work practice is based.The course provides a generalist problem solving approach to the understanding of social work practice with individuals and groups. Building upon the generalist model, this course demonstrates the linkages between a generalist perspective and an integrated theoretical perspective for advanced practice with individuals and groups. The course includes historical content, person in-environment and systems perspectives, communication and relationship-building exercises, a walkthrough of a clinical interview and the stages of treatment, an integrated clinical approach to individual and group practice and an application of generalist and advanced practice skills with groups in specific settings. A co requisite of SWK 701 is required.