SWKM 6002 - Direct Practice

Credits: 3 (3 + 0)

Prerequisites
Advanced standing in master’s program; and completion of First Year Master in Social Work core.

Corequisites
SWKM 6150

The course focuses on the advanced clinical skills needed to work with individuals, families and groups from a biopsychosocial, spiritual, cultural, and strengths perspective. Students build on the generalist foundation using theories and models of advanced clinical engagement, assessment, and evidence-based intervention. The course introduces clinical research strategies to evaluate client outcomes, recognizing the impact that past and present social policies have on the service delivery system. Students design a practice evaluation outcome project using their professional field experience.