Description
SOWK 313, the first of the four methods courses, is an introduction to the common core of essential concepts, skills, values, tasks and activities important to generalist social work practice with individuals and families. The course will introduce students to the generalist perspective of social work practice including the relationship-building/problem-solving process within an ecosystem (person-in-environment) framework. Special emphasis will be placed on assessment of biological, psychological and socioeconomic factors (e.g.,class, race, gender and sexual orientation) and how they interact with elements of the environment, and influence intervention. This course also contains content stemming from Lakota values, beliefs and practices. This course contributes to the foundation on which the BSW curriculum builds its generalist practice model. The sequence emphasizes the strengths perspectives which promotes empowerment and social justice for marginalized individuals, groups, and com