SWK-203 - Group Work

3 credits

This course is an introduction to human services/social work practice with groups. Students will learn facilitation skills that apply to a wide range of groups, including psychoeducational, interpersonal, skills development, support, cognitive-behavioral, self-help, recovery, as well as family therapy. Application of the National Association of Social Work (NASW) code of ethics and values as well as the consideration of multicultural and diverse populations in group settings will be explored. Students will learn to recognize the roles of group participants and facilitators along with developing effective communication strategies in the group environment. The course covers various stages and progression of groups in different human services/social work settings.

Prerequisite(s): SWK-101