SW 710 - Introduction to Generalist Social Work

Credits 3
This course provides the knowledge and skills as a foundation for the advanced practice curriculum. Using a problem-solving model in an ecological perspective to engages individuals, families, small groups, organizations, and the community in the larger society in the generalist practice. Essential values, concepts, and ethical considerations are explored. The problem-solving process is combined with an ecological and human rights perspective. Emphasis is given to facilitative and constraining effects of the sociocultural context surrounding practice with special attention to human diversity, populations-at-risk, and ethical faith integration.