SOWK 434 - Social Work Practice II

3 credits
3 hours per week.

This course builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in Generalist Social Work Practice. The Ecological Systems Perspective provides the theoretical framework for the development of assessment, intervention, and problem solving skills. Focus will be on the integration of theoretical frameworks and social work practice models, which build on a strengths perspective. Content will be provided on at-risk individuals, families and groups negatively impacted by historical and current oppression, poverty and socioeconomic disadvantage, physical and mental disability, and ageism. Students are expected to develop a professional self-concept through continued clarification of personal and profession values and development of frameworks for use in resolving ethical dilemmas. Must earn a “C” or higher in the course.

Prerequisite(s) SOWK 331, SOWK 332, SOWK 334, SOWK 342 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Co-Requisite(s) SOWK 432
Offered (FALL)