Academic Catalog

SWK 312 Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families

This course introduces students to generalist social work practice with individuals and families.  Emphasis is on learning to develop professional relationships that are characterized by mutuality, collaboration, and respect for the client. Students learn to apply the generalist problem solving method to assist client systems (individuals and families) with leveraging their strengths to address challenges stemming from interactions with their environment.  Additional topics include social work values and ethics, cultural humility, intersectionality, evidence-based practice, and interprofessional education.  

Credits

3

Prerequisite

SWK 230 and SWK 316; or Consent of SWK Program Director