SW 541 - Generalist SWPractice II

Institution:

California State University-Bakersfield

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Description:

This course introduces students to the professional roles, values, ethical standards, knowledge, skills, and technological tools for effective cross-cultural generalist social work practice with families and groups. Using a strengths-based perspective, students explore effective group and family practice in relation to a variety of social problems, including those exacerbated by factors related to deprivation and social injustice. Throughout the course, students actively engage in skill-building exercises to strengthen practice competencies in family and group work, including advocacy on behalf of vulnerable populations within the community. Students also learn empirically-based approaches to enhance their interpersonal and written communication, interviewing, data gathering, assessment, intervention, and evaluation skills. Prerequisite: successful completion of SW 540.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csub.edu

Phone Number:

(661) 654-2782

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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