SOWK 8250 SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE WITH FAMILIES (3 credits)
This course considers the family context as a system for therapeutic intervention. The family unit and its diverse forms are defined; theories for assessment and understanding family's interactions across the lifespan are considered, and the alternative modalities useful for treating family dysfunction are presented. As a practice-oriented course, it emphasizes the development of professional skills in working with the family across the lifespan.
Prerequisite(s): SOWK 8170 and SOWK 8220 or Advanced Standing