SCWK 376: Engagement and Assessment in Social Work Practice

Course Description

This course focuses on integration of theories and models for assessing and engaging in the professional helping relationship with individuals, families, and groups. Students will learn about generalist social work practice from a strengths-based perspective utilizing standardized tools in the engagement and assessment in working with individuals, families, groups, and communities. Students will learn to evaluate individuals, families, groups, and communities from a theoretical perspective utilizing knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, as well as other theories related to social work. Students will practice effective communication, assertive behavior, and interpersonal skills for effective teamwork in organizational environments as well as working with individuals and families. Students will pay attention to multi-cultural aspects of human relationship skills as well as opportunities for role play wand practice of effective problem solving. Prerequisite: Declared Pre-Social Work major or admission to BSW program or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.