SW 660 - Advanced Practice II

This course builds upon the knowledge and skills covered in Advanced Practice I Course (SW 610). Advanced Practice II is designed to increase students’ skills in engagement, assessment, intervention, & evaluation of individuals, families, and groups. Skills in written & oral presentation of assessments, treatment plans, interventions and evaluations of service participants are emphasized. Class sessions will focus on specific problems and intervention models, including loss & grief, cognitive behavioral therapy, strengths-based, and solution-focused interventions, family treatments, group interventions, integrated behavioral health, emotional regulation, adversity and spiritual transformation, and developing a professional practice. Specialist advanced practice and ethical strategies are taught in the classroom, applied in Field Education II, and Field Practicum. Attention to cultural humility and diversity are accentuated. Students will be expected to expand their understanding about working with vulnerable populations, characteristics of vulnerable populations, risk factors, engagement, assessment, interventions with particular populations, & evaluation of treatment outcomes. The course assesses Social Work EPAS Competencies 6-9.
Credits: 3