SOWK 310 Social Work Practice I (3 SH)

This course focuses on common models and theoretical frameworks that guide direct social work practice, client assessment and intervention. The course provides structured practice of the fundamental interpersonal skills required for effective social work practice teaching interviewing skills, critical thinking about interview processes, and the stages of the social work helping process (from intake through termination). Students will learn strength-based client assessment, apply social work ethical principles to learning exercises and real or simulated case situations that evolve their understanding of professional social work roles and responsibilities. Course is restricted to students who have formally declared their social work major with the registrar's office. Prerequisites: SOWK 101, SOWK 200 or PSYC 202