Students will identify the theoretical underpinnings as well as practical applications of group work as a vehicle for social work. Students will also explore how and why groups function and develop skills and techniques of membership and leadership. Students will role-play group facilitation to practice engagement, assessment, planning, intervention, and termination with and on behalf of diverse individuals. Students will explore how to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve service provision. Prerequisites: Full admission to the social work program, or permission of the social work program director.
Prerequisite(s): SOCWK 1150 Introduction to Social Work and full admission to the social work program, or permission of the social work program director. (Normally offered each spring semester.)
SOCWK 1150 Introduction to Social Work (3 hours)
Survey of the field of professional social work, including the roles, philosophy, values, skills, and knowledge base needed. Students will explore the past, present, and future of the social work profession through an anti-oppressive lens. Areas of practice and career expectations are explored. Students will have the opportunity to participate in volunteer/shadowing activities within the realm of social work.
(Normally offered each fall and spring)
Archway Curriculum: Essential Connections: Diversity Instructive: Global
Archway Curriculum: Essential Connections: Diversity Instructive: U.S.
Archway Curriculum: Integrative Core: Gender and Sexuality Thread
Archway Curriculum: Integrative Core: Identity Thread
Archway Curriculum: Integrative Core: Power Thread
Archway Curriculum: Essential Connections: Experiential Learning: Exploratory