SW 430 - Generalist Social Work Practice I

Institution:

Portland State University

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

Based on generalist social work practice principles, this three-term sequence examines the major influences on the service delivery system with emphasis on the multiple roles of the generalist social worker, and social work values and ethics. Examines the entire change process, focusing on assessment, goal formulation, intervention, evaluation, and endings through the lenses of strengths, empowerment, and ecological systems perspectives. Focus is on multiple levels of practice: individual, family, group, organization, and community. Introduction to theory and application of theoretical concepts to guide change activities. Development of interviewing skills for engagement, development of rapport, definition of purpose, assessment, intervention, and endings, taking account of cultural considerations. Integration of attention to populations at risk. Assessing and facilitating macro-level change process. Advocacy, collaboration and teamwork examined, with emphasis on strategies of promoting equity and social justice and preparing students for entry level professional practice. Corequisite: SW 400.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pdx.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 725-3511

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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