School
Health and Human Services
Division
Education & Human Services
Department
Social Work
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Social Work
Course Number
150
Course Title
Counseling and Interviewing Skills
Cross-Referenced Course
Credit Hours
3.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
SWK-131
Catalog Course Description
Introduces the basic techniques of interviewing, counseling, and treatment therapies used in the mental health and social work fields. The course will expand on the historical and political aspects of the field of social work.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Core Course Topics
- Counseling and social work theories
- Discuss counseling, mental health, and social work philosophies, values, and ethics.
- Analyze the historical factors affecting current counseling, mental health, and social work trends.
- Compare and contrast different frameworks and the varying political systems motivating those frameworks.
- Identify vulnerable groups within the U.S. society.
- Identify and interpret political factors which contribute to society's desires or refusals to supply needed services.
- Define the roles and functions of a community-based social service technician or a member of a clinical treatment or recovery support services team.
- Counseling and social work techniques
- Compare and contrast different counseling and social work techniques.
- Identify processes, programs, organizations, and tangible resources that are available to those in need.
- Participate in active listening and communication activities.
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
Assessment of academic achievement may include, but not be limited to case studies, quizzes, research projects, research papers, group assignments, and/or final exam.
General Course Requirements and Recommendations
Students must have a cleared criminal background check within the last year.
Texts
To be determined by program faculty.
Outcomes
Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No
Effective Term
Fall 2024