The student is introduced to the various settings in which social work is practiced, the different roles played by the social workers, the values and activities of social work as a profession, and the methods employed by the social worker in providing services. Helping skills such as attending, reflecting, clarifying, empathizing, supporting, examining feedback, confronting, and facilitating group process are treated. Goal setting, decision making, self-awareness and referral techniques are also included. Sociology 255 or permission of instructor. Interventive Methods in Social Work 455 Designed to prepare students for general problem solving activity in various social welfare settings.
Orientation is given to methods employed in casework, group work, and community organization.
Insights are developed whereby the student may relate observed behavior to psychological and socio-cultural factors affecting the individual. Sociology 355 or permission of instructor. Field Experience in Social Welfare 481 Provides social work experience through placement in a social welfare agency. The experience is under careful supervision of both the agency and the sociology department. The student's interest influences the choice of an agency whenever possible.