SWRK 363 - Social Work Practice I

Institution:

University of St Francis

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Description:

provides an overview of generalist social work as a method and process covering fundamental concepts of social work values, ethics, principles and skills. Generalist social work is presented as a basic helping method used by social workers to assist individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities to achieve personal and social change. The assignments for this course are also geared to developing critical awareness of self, to increase awareness of individuals, family, groups and community organization levels of intervention, to develop beginning assessment skills, and to address cultural and lifestyle diversity issues in implementing ethnically and racially sensitive social work. During this semester, the student will also gain a better sense of self through exposure to diversity issues and individual, family, group community and organization settings. This course continues the introduction the NASW Code of Ethics and the ethical standards relevant to beginning professional practice. Prerequisite: SWRK 241.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stfrancis.edu

Phone Number:

(815) 740-3360

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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