Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families: 3 semester hours

Catalog description

This foundation course in the practice area focuses on the integration of theory, methods and skills as they apply to practice with individuals and families. The foundation of the course is social work values and the ethical decision-making process, as illuminated by the NASW Code of Ethics. The course provides an indepth examination of the helping process within the context of a systems/developmental framework. This course encompasses engaging clients in an appropriate working relationship, communication skills, identifying issues, problems, needs, resources, and assets, and planning for service delivery.