SOCW 240 - Communication and Counseling Skills

Credits: 3
This course is a unique experiential and introductory interviewing course where students critically examine and learn about foundational theory for communication and counseling skills. Additionally, they learn elements of basic counseling theory, the overarching helping process in a multicultural context, and then apply theoretical frameworks in videotaped and cross-cultural exchanges. Built on social work systems theory and the strengths perspectives, students gain experience in applying theory and skills with sensitivity to work with people from diverse backgrounds. The aim is for students to develop beginning level intentional competence as communicators, interviewers, and change agents with client systems.