Foundations of Social Work PracticeEffective Helping in a Diverse Wrld (SWU 295)

Term: Academic Year 2019-2020 Spring

Faculty

Marcia L ValadezShow MyInfo popup for Marcia L Valadez

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Schedule

Wed, 2:15 PM - 4:15 PM (1/13/2020 - 5/8/2020) Location: MAIN GSK GSK 4

Description

Course modified; 8.18.2020
SWU 295: Foundations of Social Work Practice: Effective Helping in a Diverse World
Prerequisite: SWU 171, WRT 101, and PSY 101 or SOC 101.
Credits: 3 cr. hrs. (3 pds: 3 lec)
Course Description: An examination of theoretical foundations, evidence-based practice and skills for culturally sensitive generalist social work practice with individuals, families, small groups, and larger systems. Professional values, ethics and dilemma decision-making are defined. Functions and roles in
client case management with diverse populations. Emphasis on the practice of social work in the context of Southwest cultural and ethnic traditions.

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(Replaces SSE 210)
Prerequisite: SWU: 171 Introduction to Social Work
Credits: 3 cr. hrs. (3 pds: 3 lec)
Course Description: Introduces the theoretical and practical foundations necessary for beginning socia