SW 216 - Social Work Interviewing and Assessment

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3

Prerequisites/Other Requirements: SW 150 (C or Higher)

English Prerequisites: Eligible for EN 101

Math Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Description: This class provides an introduction to types, purposes and stages of interviewing. Students are introduced to basic empathy training. Skill development for observation, listening, non-verbal communication, rapport-building, information giving and information gathering are fundamental components of the class. Students are introduced to beginning assessment, monitoring and working with culturally diverse, oppressed, or psychologically maladaptive clients.

General Education Distribution Category Met: None

Department Consent: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed: Yes