Generalist Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families
SOWK 7114
3 hours
Generalist Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families
Social Awareness & Responsibility
Course Description
Course covers generalist micro-level social work practice emphasizing race, culture, gender, oppression, and social justice within an ecological systems framework. It develops essential skills, values, and professional relationships through discussions, role-plays, and case studies, focusing on client assessment and practice effectiveness evaluation using various models.
Athena Title
Generalist SW Prac Ind and Fam
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in SOWK 7114E
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
The student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the NASW Code of Ethics and models of ethical decision-making
The student will be able to recognize the presence of bias, power, and oppression; use reflection and self-awareness to manage the influence of personal biases and values
The student will be able to develop a strengths-based, culturally responsive, research informed biopsychosocial assessment that reflects understanding of the role of power, oppression, diversity and social justice in the client’s experiences.
The student will be able to develop a family assessment and intervention plan that incorporates different theories of family processes in a culturally responsive manner.
The student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of culturally responsive and research informed practice evaluation with individuals and families.
Topical Outline
Overview of the helping process/problem-solving process
Roles of social workers in various settings
Ethical issues in direct social work practice
Engagement of individuals and families
Biopsychosocial assessment of individuals and families
Goal-setting and treatment planning with individuals and families
Interventions with individuals and families
Termination with individuals and families
Institutional Competencies Learning Outcomes
Social Awareness & Responsibility
The capacity to understand the interdependence of people, communities, and self in a global society.
