SCWK 341 - SEMINAR IN HELPING

Institution:

Delaware State University

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

The course is the first in a five-course practice sequence. The course gives the student an overview of generalist practice including knowledge about entry-level skills for the worker in activities and transactions with systems of all sizes (individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities). In this course, the generalist approach to social work practice will be introduced by both technological and traditional methods of instruction. Content to be highlighted includes systems theory and an ecological perspective. Students will become familiar with the problem-solving/planned change process of: engagement and problem identification, data collection, assessment and planning, intervention, evaluation, termination, and follow-up. Within the context of a Black perspective and the philosophy of empowerment, application of social work values and ethics, promotion of social and economic justice, and service to diverse groups will be highlighted as they pertain to each topic.Prerequisites: Second semester Sophomore status.Corequisites: SCWK 101, SCWK 201.Credit, three hours.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

AND SCWK 101 AND SCWK 201

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Discus/recit

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.desu.edu

Phone Number:

(302) 857-6060

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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