SOWK 250 - Helping Processes I: Practice with Individuals

Institution:

Messiah University

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

This is the first course offered in the practice series and is designed to introduce students to the philosophy and characteristics of helping relationships within the generalist framework in Social Work. It introduces basic relationship building, communication, social work principles and values, critical thinking and problem solving skills for use with any client system (individual, family, group, organization, community), but has a primary focus on working with individuals within a social context. A one-day per week practicum experience runs concurrent with course work and offers an opportunity for students to begin understanding, evaluating, and assessing practice. Limited to Social Work majors or Instructor¿s consent. Prerequisites: SOWK 120 and SOWK 221.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.messiah.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 766-2511

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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