Opportunity Description
The School of Education seeks an instructor to teach SWK 601 M001: Fundamentals of Social Work Practice during the Fall semester 2026 (3 credits)
Course Description
Preparation for beginning social work interventions. Theories of practice and rehearsal of problem- solving and communication skills with individuals, families, and groups in client, target, and action systems.
Additional Course Description
This course introduces direct practice in social work. Two frameworks inform course readings and discussions, the generalist and ecological perspectives. These frameworks provide practical tools for assessing common challenges that social workers face in their practice. Through course readings, students will learn to formulate effective interventions with clients and client systems. Class exercises will be used to develop direct practice skills that apply to working with diverse communities. Field-based assignments will advance students’ conceptual grasp of the fundamen...
Course Description
Preparation for beginning social work interventions. Theories of practice and rehearsal of problem- solving and communication skills with individuals, families, and groups in client, target, and action systems.
Additional Course Description
This course introduces direct practice in social work. Two frameworks inform course readings and discussions, the generalist and ecological perspectives. These frameworks provide practical tools for assessing common challenges that social workers face in their practice. Through course readings, students will learn to formulate effective interventions with clients and client systems. Class exercises will be used to develop direct practice skills that apply to working with diverse communities. Field-based assignments will advance students’ conceptual grasp of the fundamen...
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