Generalist Practice (micro) I.

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This course is designed to develop beginning professional social work skills, knowledge, and values. Provides an introduction to the generalist approach, systems theory, and planned change process as utilized in work with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Students acquire skills in: use of self in the helping role; interviewing techniques; client assessments, intervention strategies, evaluation of outcomes; and integration of these skills with knowledge of diverse lifestyles and racial, ethnic, and cultural patterns. This course stresses work with individuals and includes a minimum of two (2) hours a week practicing fundamental interpersonal skills required for effective social work practice, which includes use of video equipment, role-playing exercises, various methods of practicing culturally sensitive generalist social work. Prerequisites: SOWK 210 & STAT 210 with a minimum grade of C or better; majors only and junior standing; acceptance as social work major Co-requisites: SOWK 315 , SOWK 318 , SOWK 320 and SOWK 330 .