SOWK 550 Generalist Social Work Practice with Groups

This course in the generalist practice series examines the dynamics of the small group. Different theoretical conceptualizations of the role of the social worker in the group are discussed. Concepts such as diversity, group dynamics, norms, and roles are examined. A model for group leadership is introduced and skills for planning, facilitating, and evaluating groups will be developed and practiced. Content will include identifying and implementing group related empirically based interventions and services designed to achieve client and community goals. There is also a focus on the interplay between social work and community groups and interprofessional collaboration.