Research, writing and oral presentations are required. General systems theory used to provide a social work orientation to the understanding of human behavior in individuals, small groups, large groups, communities and formal organizations. Building on foundation knowledge, values and skills introduced in SWRK 200, an ecological-systems approach to problem solving is emphasized. Skills and processes of engagement, data collection, assessment, intervention, evaluation, and termination phases in service delivery with a variety of systems are included. Primary emphasis on micro-systems and focus on interviewing and recording techniques which can be applied to all levels of social work practice.
Role play and videotaped scenarios assist in development of skills.
Focus on primary prevention and intervention in the school setting. Emphasis on mezzo-systems including family system. Also, an overview of group work, including a historical perspective and related group models. Focus on group formation, including assessment, composition, working agreement and stages of group development. Nondiscriminatory practice reinforced.