SOCWK 5210 Family and Group Practice

In this course, students will be oriented to the NWU MSW program, as well as the social work profession. Students will develop an understanding of the social work profession by learning diverse perspectives around the values, ethics, and purpose of the profession. Students will explore and apply frameworks and models used for ethical decision making. Students will build and enhance professional writing skills. 

In this generalist course, students will synthesize and examine social work theories, concepts and values. Students will learn the Generalist Intervention Model for social work practice and apply that to  the individual, group, family, organizational and community systems. Content will be drawn from the biological, psychological, sociological, eco-political, and cultural environmental systems to assess client needs and strengths.