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Emphasis is placed on deepening understanding of social work practice and beginning integration of knowledge and skill. Open to senior social work majors only. Must be taken during one academic year. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in SWK 360. SWK 461 corequisites: SWK 420, 471, 481. SWK 462 corequisites: SWK 440, 472.
Social work practice consists of the professional application of social work values, principles, and techniques to one or more of the following ends: helping people obtain tangible services; counseling and psychotherapy with individuals, families, and groups; helping communities or groups provide or improve social and health services; and participating in legislative processes.
The practice of social work requires knowledge of human development and behavior; of social, economic, and cultural institutions; and of the interaction of all these factors.
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