Description
This course provides structured practice of the fundamental interpersonal skills required for effective social work practice. The course teaches interviewing skills, documentation, and critical thinking about interviewing and documentation processes, (from intake through termination and evaluation) and focuses primarily on developing those skills. This course will utilize models, theories, and processes that serve as the foundation for generalist practice with individuals, families, groups, and communities. This course will have an emphasis on motivational interviewing techniques and includes a significant writing component. Prerequisite: SWK130 (for Social Work majors). (3 s.h.)