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SW 620

Social Work Practice with Individuals

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelGraduate
Average gradeA
Standard

Overview

Description

One of a four course sequence emphasizing the application of skills, knowledge and values to social work practice. Competent intervention with individuals: rapport building, assessment, planning, etc.

Requirements

Prerequisites

  • Admission to the MSW program.
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

Admission to the MSW program.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall

Terms

fall

Restrictions

Admission to the MSW program.

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • examine the effects of personal biases and judgments on professional interactions.
  • develop and maintain healthy professional boundaries in all professional interactions.
  • support assessments, case plans and intervention strategies with empirical evidence.
  • prepare accurate and non-biased written assessments, reports, case plans and documentation.
  • apply the principles of cultural humility to build rapport, conduct thorough assessments and cultural-appropriate interventions with diverse client groups.
  • effectively use verbal following, empathy, and non-verbal communication to build rapport with clients.
  • clearly states the purpose of and role within helping relationships with clients.
  • identify mutually agreed-upon goals with clients.