SOCIAL WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES

Catalog description

Introductory course that presents the historical and theoretical foundation of Social Work, its values, and the skills required to serve and work with individuals and families. It promotes a critical analysis and evaluation of the principal models that explain the person’s functionality within the environment from a bio-psycho-social perspective. Analyses the Social Worker’s role and instill in the students the commitment to work with diverse populations. It allows the development of knowledge of the specific models of intervention. Systemic elements are discussed such as injustice, inequality, racism, discrimination and violence, and their impact on individuals and families. The course explores the different codes of ethics that guide social workers and the legal considerations inherent in the profession. It, also, introduces students to the importance of conducting p ractice based on research evidence and conducting research on professional interventions and practice.