SCWK 316 - Social Work Processes II

(5 credits)

A continuation of assessment and interventive methods applicable for generalist social work practice at entry level with individuals, families, groups, and communities, with special emphasis on agencies and institutions. Further development of practice skills with particular emphasis on developing an eclectic approach, role of the social worker, analysis of situation assessment, plan development, implementation and evaluation within a systems frame of reference. Students attend class for 3 hours and work in an agency for a full day weekly. This dual theory-practice approach serves as a link to the block field placement in the senior year. Open to Social Work majors only. Prerequisite(s): SCWK 315. Students cannot register for SCWK 316 without taking SCWK 315. Open to Social Work Majors only. Concurrent: SCWK 314. Spring.