SW 511 - Generalist SW Practice II

Credits: 3

“This course builds on the information learned in the introductory course. It equips future social workers to use their knowledge, values, and skills to enhance people’s well-being through generalist social work practice. The primary focus will be interpersonal practice with families and groups. The content will include the following skills: defining issues, collecting and assessing data, planning and contracting, identifying alternative interventions, selecting and implementing appropriate courses of action, using appropriate research to monitor and evaluate outcomes, and terminating. This course will teach future social workers the knowledge and practical skills necessary for working with groups and families. Prerequisite: admission to MSW program. Offered: Spring and Summer. “