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SOWK 317. Skills for Generalist Social Work

Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 003163

Developing self-awareness of students’ own value and culture systems, differentiating between their own systems and those of clients, and how these differences impact on communication. Understanding of empathy, engagement, and other interpersonal skills. Developing skills in communication and interviewing within a strengths-based generalist framework with individuals, families, groups, and communities. Prerequisite: SOWK 287 , SOWK 288  or departmental permission. Corequisite: SOWK 320  and junior standing.