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SWKE 441 Introduction to Motivational Interviewing


This social work course focuses on Motivational Interviewing, a counseling approach using client-worker collaborative conversations designed to strengthen motivation and commitment to behavior change. Students will learn to evoke and strengthen clients’ motivation and progress toward a specific goal, resolve ambivalence, and explore reasons for change, values, and interests.

Credit 1 hr May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Winter

Prerequisites -
Other Restrictions - Department Permission is required
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Class - Undergraduate standing

Keywords: Social Work  
Often cross-Listed with: SWKE 541  
Equivalent Courses: SWKE 541
Updates: New Course 1/2020, effective Fall 2020


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