Description
This course is designed to provide basic knowledge and skills needed to work directly with individuals and families. The knowledge base includes comprehension of external and internal forces that initiate, sustain and modify human behavior within the individual and their environment; techniques for utilizing those forces; and an organized approach to problem solving. This course will build upon the student�s knowledge base of behavior and environment to integrate empowerment and strengths-based approaches and problem solving skills for generalist practice. To gain experience relevant to various practice activities, the client/social worker interview simulation, and its related assignments, are a central part of this course. Prerequisites: SWK 340 and junior class standing. Offered spring semester.