SW 200 Social Work with Individuals and Families

3 credits

This course provides introductory knowledge and skills needed for social work practice with individuals, families, groups, and communities. Students have the opportunity to learn about the phases of helping clients negotiate for services within the social service delivery system. Community models of helping are critiqued through evidence - supported assessment and intervention approaches. Comprehension of the varied ways that social work professionals relate to their clients is essential for responsible, ethical social work practice. A framework for theoretical understanding of the models, approaches, and theories that are the foundation for competent social work practice are assessed in this course. An evidence based practice process is utilized with clients to guide assessment, intervention, and evaluation. Emphasis is on the development of interviewing skills that are relevant when working with diverse individuals, families, and groups. The roles of ethnicity, race, class culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, religion, and/or physical disability or illness will be emphasized throughout this course.

Prerequisite(s): SW 101 or permission of instructor