This course emphasizes historical developments and current models in social work practice theory with individuals and families. Students apply their learning to a select vulnerable population and a field of practice. Subsequently, there is exploration of advanced contemporary knowledge in those areas.
Coverage is given to both task group and clinical group theories and applications.
This seminar assists students in assessing the researchable questions in their area of specialization and in formulating hypotheses and a design. It further focuses on the technicalities of proposal preparation and organization. It provides, as well, a review of basic methods of social work research. Special consideration will be given to potentially effective strategies which may be utilized by practitioners and administrators to strengthen or change existing policies in these areas. Students may meet in seminar sessions, in small study groups, or individually with faculty as may be required in the development of their independent study.