SW 505: Introduction to SW Practice with Individuals

Class Program
Credits 3.0

This course is the first in a series of practice courses. It is designed to introduce students to the General Intervention Method (GIM) of social work practice small client systems. The course will focus on the theories, principles, and skills necessary to engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate individual clients within social work practice. Students are also required to demonstrate leadership initiative by participation in classroom discussions, completion of interactive assignments, role-play, and simulation activities. Students officially begin the portfolio. Collection process in this course in preparation for the senior year portfolio.