SW-350: Generalist Social Work Practice II: Groups

This is the second course in the social work practice sequence and presents the application of social work generalist practice skills in service delivery to groups. The course focuses on group work as a social work intervention method, stages of group development, group dynamics, and group processes. Students study the application of various theoretical approaches to social work with groups, including educational, support, self-help, and treatment groups. Special consideration is given to methods of group work with diverse client populations, particularly Appalachian people. Course includes an experiential learning component. Pre- or Corequisite: SW 315. Prerequisite: Admission to the Social Work Program.