Academic Catalog

SWK 314 Social Work Practice with Groups

This course introduces students to the theoretical concepts, processes, and skills related to generalist social work practice with groups.  Students develop their knowledge and skills related to both treatment and task groups.  Topics include group formation, development, maintenance, and change/dissolution. Students will gain insight into the identification, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based group interventions.  Particular attention is given to social work values and ethics, as well as the importance of groupwork to addressing challenges related to diversity, oppression, racism, and at-risk-populations.  

Credits

3

Prerequisite

SWK 230 and SWK 317; or Consent of SWK Program Director.