This course introduces students to generalist social work practice with individuals and families. SW 600 teaches the generalist practice model and related skills: engagement, interviewing, assessment, planning/intervention, implementation, evaluation and termination with a focus on helping students to master professional skills for direct practice with individuals and families. Additionally, this course offers an examination of social work practitioners' roles in the direct delivery of social services within the context of professional values and ethics. Special attention is paid to the social worker's obligations towards populations-at-risk.

This course introduces students to generalist social work practice with individuals and families. SW 600 teaches the generalist practice model and related skills: engagement, interviewing, assessment, planning/intervention, implementation, evaluation and termination with a focus on helping students to master professional skills for direct practice with individuals and families. Additionally, this course offers an examination of social work practitioners' roles in the direct delivery of social services within the context of professional values and ethics. Special attention is paid to the social worker's obligations towards populations-at-risk.