SOWK 425 - Methods: Practice II Social Work Practice with Groups

4 credits.
Students will develop theoretical and practice knowledge and skills regarding group practice in various human service settings and contexts. Students will integrate an eco-systems perspective, knowledge, and skills regarding social work ethics and values, principles of human diversity, social justice, populations at risk, and a strengths perspective. This course will review and apply different theoretical approaches and practice methods to social work with various kinds of small groups, including therapy or counseling groups, socialization and education groups, support and self-help groups, various task groups and social action groups. Emphasis is placed on the role of social work practice with groups in the promotion of well-being and optimal functioning.

Prerequisite(s): SOWK 301, SOWK 302 and SOWK 330.
Corequisite(s): None.