Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 Shepherd University Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Shepherd University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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SOWK 311 - Social Work Methods I

(3 cr) An introduction to the basic interviewing techniques and skills utilized in social work practice. The mechanics of conducting interviews, gathering information, and making assessments as well as recording interviews will be covered. Techniques used in one-to-one interviews, cross-cultural interviews, social assessments, and termination are discussed. Roles of the social worker in staging interventions on the micro level in the context of responsibility for macro level charge are stressed. Prerequisites: SOWK 201  and SOWK 300 .



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