SW 7703 - Social Work Practice II

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MSW program.
This second practice course in the foundation year emphasizes the on-going phase of work with individuals, families, and groups. Students develop their skills in purposeful intervention and further their ability to analyze their own practice methods, with particular attention to cultural and gender differences. The course focuses on generalist social work with families and small groups. It incorporates content on care coordination (case management) and participation in teams in relation to direct practice. Specifically, the course emphasizes assessment and intervention with clients/client systems inclusive of their risk, protective factors and strengths in the context of the supports and demands of their environment.