2017-2018 Catalog

SW383 Social Work Practice II: Groups and Family

The second of two courses in generalist practice, this course will teach the student about the theory of group development and group dynamics, as well as family dynamics and systems. It will have special emphasis on group dynamics such as group facilitation, group problem-solving, goal setting, structuring a group, and the purpose, advantage and disadvantage of groups. It will be experiential in that the class will be handled in a group setting. Family systems, family meetings and guidelines to facilitating family sessions will be addressed.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

SW374 or permission of Social Work Department Chair.