Social Work Practice

This course is a part of:

Associate of Paralegal Studies

Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies

Bachelor of Business Administration

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

This course introduces the social work competencies and the problem solving model as conceptual frameworks, emphasizing the initial steps of problem and goal identification, data collection and preliminary contracting as applied to client systems of different sizes. It engages students in discussion of their observation and application of these processes in their practice assignments. Consistent with the fundamental commitment of the profession of social work to social and economic justice for all people, this course pays special attention to how institutional structures impede people of various ages, classes, colors, races, cultures, disabilities, ethnicities, family structures, gender, marital status, national origin, religions, sex and sexual orientation to meet their needs.

Course Learning Outcomes

• Identify as a professional social worker and conducts himself/herself accordingly.

• Apply social work ethical principles to guide his on her professional practice.

• Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments.

• Engage diversity and difference in practice.

• Advance human rights and social and economic justice.

• Engage in research - informed practice and practice - informed research.

• Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment.

• Engage in policy practice to advance social and economic well - being and to deliver effective social work services

• Respond to contexts that shape practice.

• Engage, assess, intervene and evaluate with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.