Examine their own values, prejudices, attitudes, and behaviors and illustrate the relationship of these to their own practice. Show the relationship of the social work interview and its purposes to the mission of social work. Identify types of social work interviews and the knowledge and skills needed in each. Describe and demonstrate effective interviewing, the communication process, and the components of each. Students are expected to attend class, read the text and complete workbook assignments and participate in class discussion.
Assignments are to be completed as indicated by the instructor.
Examinations will cover classroom discussion, laboratory assignments, mini-lectures, and readings. Completion short essays on selected topic relevant to working with individuals. Assignments are due on specified date. Late assignments incur a late penalty. Late assignments are accepted at the beginning of the very next class period that the student attends.