Interviewing & Document Skills (SWK 230)

Term: Academic Year 2025-2026 Spring Term

Faculty

Kayla R HinrichsShow MyInfo popup for Kayla R Hinrichs

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Office Hours:

Mondays: 9am-11am Wednesdays: 2:15pm-3:30pm Thursdays: 12pm-1pm Fridays: By Appointment after 12pm

Schedule

Tue-Thu, 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM (1/13/2026 - 5/1/2026) Location: MAIN CLEV CL221

Description

This course introduces students to the fundamental interviewing and documentation skills required for effective social work practice. Students gain hands-on experience through structured practice in learning triads, recorded interviews and professional writing exercises. Emphasis is placed on motivational interviewing techniques, ethical documentation and culturally responsive assessment. By the end of the course, students will demonstrate the ability to conduct social work interviews, produce professional documentation and integrate cultural awareness into the helping process. Prerequisite: SWK130 (3 s.h.)