Methods of Practice: Individual Case Work

Catalog description

This course is devoted to development of the entry-level social work practitioner. Focuses on understanding and using current models and theories of social work practice employed by the generalist social worker in casework with individuals, particularly the ethnic/socially sensitive perspective, the ecological model, the problem-solving model, the task-centered approach, evidence-based approach, and the strengths perspective. Course delineates the basic social work helping process: engagement including exploration and data gathering, assessment and planning, intervention, monitoring and evaluation, and termination. Course components also include varying forms of professional documentation and application of the NASW Code of Ethics. Emphasis on presenting students with professional knowledge, values, ethics, and skills to think critically about and conduct effective case work with individuals.