SOCWK 225 Strengths Perspective Practice

This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of strengths perspective theory, assessment, and intervention with individuals, families, and communities. Students are also introduced to concepts from related solution-oriented intervention approaches. Strategies and techniques for structuring the helping process in a way that maximizes client self-determination and the probability of successful goal attainments will be emphasized.

Prerequisite(s): SOCWK-015 and junior standing or permission of the social work program director.

(Normally offered alternate years.)