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SW 232 Social Work Practice with Individuals: 3 semester hours

This course combines readings, lectures, discussions, classroom exercises, and experiential activities to develop students' competencies for generalist social work practice. Students examine the person-in-environment framework, ecosystems model, strengths and empowerment perspectives, and cultural humility as guiding principles for generalist practice. They gain knowledge about the Social Work profession’s values and Code of Ethics with opportunities to demonstrate how these are applied to ethical dilemmas in practice. Students also develop skills in constructing professional relationships, talking with clients, assessing client situations, planning for change, implementing change, and evaluating outcomes.

Social Work

http://catalog.mtmercy.edu/curriculum/socialwork/
Social work is an action-oriented, value-based profession that assists people who experience challenges living in our fast paced, rapidly changing society.  At Mount Mercy, you'll learn professional practice that emphasizes compassion and empathy for humans in need, dedication to the improvement of society, and commitment to the ideals of equality and justice, especially for those vulnerable to oppression and discrimination.  The Social Work major is designed to give students an understanding of how people function, the challenges and problems they encounter, and the social services available to them.