SOWK 663 - Advanced Practice With Families

Institution:

Eastern University

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

Building upon SOWK 561 (Generalist Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families) this course advances the knowledge required to work with families in diverse practice settings. Theories introduced earlier will be applied to the process of engaging, assessing, intervening, and evaluating practice with families considering how various strategies enhance the strengths of a family while advancing justice with oppressed groups in work with families. The impact or social systems on family functioning will be emphasized. Students will understand and apply process designed to move families from a problem focus toward optimal functioning. Offered concurrent with SOWK 671 (Advanced Social Work Field Practicum 3), students will have opportunity to apply learning in the field setting and use field experiences to assist their critical thinking and practice skills that prepare them for professional practice as MSW prepared professionals.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.eastern.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 341-5800

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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