Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families

Abstract

Rationale This course is the second of three required practice courses offered in the B.S.S.W. program. It is designed to prepare students for entry-level social work from a generalist perspective. It expands on the basic concepts of social work practice that were presented in the Social Work Practice I course and introduces students to case management and crisis intervention as models of social work practice. In addition, the course aids the preparation of students for professional practice by introducing them to common presenting problems of clients, such as abuse, chemical dependency, and mental illness, and several service settings they will likely encounter when they enter professional practice.