SWDS-306 : Direct Practice Assessment

Deepens understanding of concepts and principles introduced in SWDS 100, with emphasis on the assessment phase of the problem-solving process in direct practice.  Field education experiences and theoretical concepts are integrated with focus on understanding and application of interviewing skills, values and ethics, ecological and strengths-based approaches, and goal setting and termination. Interventional strategies dealing with individuals and families are introduced in addition to selected knowledge from small group practice.