Intro Social Work Practice

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Social Work Program; and SCWK 250 with a minimum grade of "C"; and SCWK 270 with a minimum grade of "C"; and SCWK 320 with a minimum grade of "C", which may be taken concurrently; and consent of department This service-learning course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the basic knowledge, skills and values essential to entry-level generalist social work practice. The focus will be on the application of social work knowledge and values and the development of interviewing skills as they relate to relationship building, data collection and assessment of client systems. Instructors will provide students with the necessary information to arrange the service learning placement. Students may also make visits to social service organizations with the class. In addition to the weekly lecture, the course incorporates a 45-hour service learning component. Offered fall and spring semesters.