Social work majors only. This course focuses on the application of case evaluation methods and techniques. It is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate the effectiveness of their generalist social work practice with various client systems. The major methods of case evaluation are explored including the single subject design, goal attainment scaling, qualitative assessment, and the use of client logs. Students are expected to engage their clients in a collaborative evaluation process and to use evaluation techniques to monitor and enhance their work with clients.
Students conduct an evaluation of their work with at least one client in their field placement.
A case summary is presented to the class and a comprehensive report on the intervention and evaluation is prepared. 3 semester hour Social work majors only. This course explores ethical and theoretical debates and dilemmas in the social work profession. Case materials, research narratives, conceptual essays, and examples of contemporary fiction are examined to focus class discussions. Topics will include the profession's commitment to the poor and underserved, issues of diversity, and the social worker's role as an agent of social change.