SW 724 - ADVANCED PRACTICE WITH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES

College of Social Work

Credits: 3

This course is designed to prepare the social worker to conduct culturally sensitive, structured, semi-structured, and observational clinical assessments of adults, children, and families. Special attention will be paid to engagement techniques, assessment skills, treatment planning, and best-practice intervention models. Students will learn to develop and implement Motivational Interviewing skills, treatment plans as they relate to the assessment, and evidence-based interventions.

Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Completion of foundation courses or Advanced Standing; SW 722 or concurrent.
Approved for Distance Learning.