Practice Processes in Social Work II

Course Description

This course is the second of a three-semester sequence (HWC 305 , 406, 407 ), designed to develop students’ values, knowledge and skill base in order to enable them to work as generalist practitioners in various social work areas of practice. This course focuses on continuing the development of social work knowledge, values, and skills in engagement, assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation across the spectrum of social work practice. It is organized around human rights as a foundation for social work practice, the values of respect for the dignity of others, appreciation of cultural differences and diverse lifestyles, belief in the right of self-determination, confidentiality and the right for the client(s) to participate in goal setting and the implementation of action. The course aim is to continue students’ development of practice skills that utilize their understanding of 1) the ecological perspective in examining the situation; 2) the problem-solving process utilized in social work intervention; 3) the strengths perspective in assessment, intervention and evaluation; 4) the ability to plan and provide rights-based interventions; 5) the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions taking into account human diversity and services to historically oppressed and devalued people; and 6) how the policies of the agency facilitate or hinder the provision of needed services. It will also focus on continuing development of professional self-assessment. 3 credits Prerequisite: Admission to Undergraduate School of Social Welfare Program; HWC 300 and HWC 305 . Corequisite: HWC 401 and HWC 415 .

Code

HWC 406

Credits

3

Subject

HWC

Programs That Include This Course

• Bachelor's Bachelor of Science in Social Work