SSWK220 Social Work: Interviewing, Assessment, and Referral
Department of Social & Behavioral Science: Social Work
- I. Course Number and Title
- SSWK220 Social Work: Interviewing, Assessment, and Referral
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 2250
- IV. Prerequisites
- SSWK110 (C or better);
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- Students apply core concepts, theories, values and ethics of social work to interviewing, assessment, and referral. Students apply direct skills including basic listening, empathy, focusing, confrontation, directives, feedback, and self-interpretation. Emphasis is on practicing professional values that guide practice.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- apply social work core concepts, theories, and values;
- apply the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics;
- identify referral resources available in the community;
- demonstrate interview and assessment skills and techniques when working with diverse populations; and
- demonstrate professional behavior in demeanor, communication, and role.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- Application of social work theories
- Implementation of interviewing and assessment skills and techniques
- Application of the NASW Code of Ethics
- Referral resources available in the community
- Management of personal values and professionalism
- Research methods related to direct practice
- Personal assessment of strengths and needs
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
The assessment of course learning goals is based on classroom discussions, written exams, assignments, papers, and projects. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus.
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Approval/Revision Date: Approved 12/5/2013; New Core 8/2015; Revised 04/2018