SWK 704 - Assessment & Intervention with Individuals, Families & Groups I

3 Credit(s) This course represents the first of two consecutive “foundation year” practice courses. The course is structured around the phases of the helping process which include; engagement, assessment, contracting, intervention, evaluation and termination. The course begins by delineating the central, unifying theoretical perspectives used to guide social work practice which includes generalist, strengths and ecological perspectives. The course also explores and integrates the values and ethics of the social work profession.
Pre-requisites: Admission to MSW program or permission of instructor and MSW program coordinator.