Advanced Generalist Practice I (SWK557 (GR25))
Term: Fall 2025 (GRAD)
Schedule
Sat, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (9/6/2025 - 9/6/2025) Location: MAIN (YCTR B258 - Hybrid Lecture)
Sat, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (9/20/2025 - 9/20/2025) Location: MAIN (YCTR B258 - Hybrid Lecture)
Sat, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (10/4/2025 - 10/4/2025) Location: MAIN (YCTR B258 - Hybrid Lecture)
Sat, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (10/18/2025 - 10/18/2025) Location: MAIN (YCTR B258 - Hybrid Lecture)
Sat, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (11/1/2025 - 11/1/2025) Location: MAIN (YCTR B258 - Hybrid Lecture)
Sat, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (11/15/2025 - 11/15/2025) Location: MAIN (YCTR B258 - Hybrid Lecture)
Sat, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (11/29/2025 - 11/29/2025) Location: MAIN (YCTR B258 - Hybrid Lecture)
Description
Students will become familiar with theories and clinical interventions to work with individuals, families, and groups in direct practice settings. The course focuses on legal and ethical considerations in direct practice and theory-based assessment, planning, and the therapeutic alliance with individuals, families, and treatment groups. Various assessment strategies including spiritual assessments and theoretical case conceptualizations will be covered. Students will learn and demonstrate competency in identifying and implementing appropriate evidence-based interventions. Students will engage in self-reflection as related to the termination and evaluation phases of clinical work with diverse populations. Particular attention will be given to cultural responsiveness, human rights, and social justice issues that impact the clinical process.