SW-623 ADV CLIN SW PRACT WITH GROUPS

This concentration year course involves an in-depth study of the group as a basic unit of intervention. The resiliency framework guides group practice with clients facing various life conditions, circumstances, and events. In this class, students develop the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for practicing in accordance with a variety of group practice models. Emphasis is on differential practice approaches that address client need in a wide range of practice settings. Students develop the ability to use group work strategies and skills drawn from a variety of theoretical perspectives in order to mitigate the effects of oppression and social and economic injustices; serve diverse clients with diverse resources and needs; enhance client strength and resourcefulness; respond in professional, social and political contexts; and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions are drawn from a variety of theoretical perspectives. Pre-requisites are Practice I and II or advanced standing. Field Education III or IV is co-requisite.

Credits

3

Distribution

Social Work

Offered

F