Oct 31, 2024  
Undergraduate Bulletin 2016-2017 
    
Undergraduate Bulletin 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

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SWK 510 - Social Work Practice with Individuals & Families

3 hours
This beginning practice course introduces students to the basic processes of social work and the roles and skills needed for foundation practice. Relevant theories of social work practice with individuals and families are explored in relation to interviewing skills and assessment strategies. The course integrates ethical/value standards, multicultural and diverse contexts, and populations at risk including the elderly, refugees, immigrants, victims of torture and societal violence. Effective practice methods, ethical issues in domestic and international social work practice, and the change process are incorporated from a strengths based empowerment perspective.



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