SW 530 - Generalist Practice I

This course is the first generalist practice course in the two course practice sequence. The focus is on the values, knowledge and skills required for effective generalist social work practice across a wide range of settings with individuals, families and groups. Emphasis will be placed on understanding and being able to implement all 9 EPAS Competencies as set forth by the Council on Social Work Education (2015). Additionally, this course will address core functions of Strengths-Based, Person Centered practice that are not included as CSWE competencies including Collaborative Planning, Implementation through advocacy and linkage, Monitoring, Supportive Counseling, and Graduated Disengagement. This course is taken concurrently with SW 540 Generalist Field Education I, and is designed to integrate classroom learning with concrete expression of generalist practice in actual helping situations. This course assesses Social Work EPAS Competencies 1-9.
Credits: 3