Introduction to generalist model of social work practice. Ecological systems model and problem solving methods will be examined. In addition, students will have opportunity to understand social work values and how they drive social work practice. Finally, students will be asked to begin to examine self in relationship to professional practice. Skills needed to conduct and record the generalist multifocused interview.
Emphasis is on learning by doing through the use of role play and video-taping.
Fulfills civil service requirement. Human development from birth through early adolescence. Developmental theories of individuals and families will be integrated into a systems perspective. These developmental frameworks will be explored with attention to individual psychosocial functioning with specific attention to the acquisition of social roles and gender and cultural identity. Human development from adolescence through old age.