SOWK 561 - Generalist Social Work Practice With Individuals and Families

Institution:

Eastern University

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

This course is a continuation of the exploration of the social work generalist foundation of practice, focusing on interpersonal practice with individuals and famillies, while integrating community, organizational and policy contexts core to effective social work practice. Drawing upon earlier knowledge of diversity, cultural competence, social justice and social change, the course integrates historical, contextual, and social science knowledge presented in the prerequisite courses and draws upon the field experience which is taken concurrently. Included in the subject matter will be examination of ethics and values, and an understanding of the centrality of race, culture, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, spirituality and ability that a play a role in the interpersonal dynamics of pracitice. Prerequisite: SOWK 501, SOWK 510, SOWK 520. Co-requisite: SOWK 571.

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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