SW-340: Generalist Social Work Practice I

This is the first course in the social work practice sequence and presents the generalist practice model with emphasis on work with individuals and families. Course is designed to introduce the beginning student to the skills and practice of social work, including interviewing, assessment, case management, and crisis intervention. Course includes a focus on the strength-based, planned-change or problem solving process and gives special attention to the social work's obligation to populations-at-risk and the importance of cultural competence. Prerequisite or Corequisite: SW 315 and Admission to the Social Work Program.