SW 320 - Generalist Practice with Individuals and Families

This course prepares students to engage in ethical, culturally responsive, and effective social work practice within micro-level settings by introducing students to generalist social work practice with individuals and families. The course emphasizes theoretical frameworks for assessing strengths, needs, and challenges with diverse clients. Students will develop skills in engagement and rapport building with clients through a series of video role plays demonstrating their skills conducting assessments, integrating empowerment-based, client-centered, and evidence-informed approaches to formulate mutually agreed-upon intervention goals and objectives. Students will learn to apply appropriate intervention strategies that align with research knowledge, ethical principles, and the values and preferences of diverse individuals and families. This course prepares students with the skills to engage in ethical, culturally responsive, and effective micro-level social work practice with individuals and families. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 45/0/0/45 Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None