301. INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK
(3 hrs):
Introduction to Social Work as a profession and
to its practice methodologies, with an emphasis on the
Generalist Method.
300. SOCIAL WELFARE PROBLEMS
(3 hrs):
Study of the major social service systems in which social
workers practice. Historical perspectives, value issues
and current administrative policies are examined.
315. HUMAN DIVERSITY IN
A CHANGING WORLD (3 hrs):
Cultural, social and psychological implications of diverse
lifestyles for social work practice. Differences/similarities
among various cultures and implications for social work
practice are explored.
329*. INTERVIEWING AND RECORDING
(3 hrs):
Prerequisites: Social Work Major and 3 hours
of English Electives (ENG 300, 332, or 333). Fundamentals
of good oral and written communication skills for social
workers presented in a laboratory setting.
330*. SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE
I (3 hrs):
Co-requisites: SWK 329 & SWK 340. Development of
generalist practice skills with a focus on direct services
to individuals, families, and groups. 11
331*. SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE
II (3 hrs):
Prerequisites: Social Work Major and SWK 330. Co-requisite:
SWK 341. Models of social work practice carried out
in organizations and communities with emphasis on macro
practice.
340*. HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND
SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT I (3 hrs):
Prerequisites: PSY 375, and BSC 107 with lab. Study
of the interrelations of the biological, social, cultural,
environmental and psychological factors in human behavior
and their relevance and application to social work practice.
341*. HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND
SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT II (3 hrs):
Prerequisites: SWK 340. Co-requisite: SWK 331. Examination
of theoretical and practice concerns of human behavior
in groups, communities and formal organizations. Particular
focus is placed on oppression, social justice, and human
rights.
400*. SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY
AND PROGRAMS (3hrs):
Prerequisites: SWK 331, SWK 341. Co-requisite: SWK 410 & SWK 420. Examination of the construction, analysis, and implementation of social welfare policy at local, state, and federal levels.
410*. SOCIAL WORK THEORIES
(3hrs):
Prerequisites: SWK 331, SWK 341. Co-requisites: SWK
400, SWK 420. Overview of practice theories providing
the foundation to social work practice with children,
adults, and families.
420* . METHODS
OF SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH (3 hrs):
Prerequisites: SWK 331, SWK 341, CSC 100, and CHS440.
Co-requisite: SWK 400 & SWK 410. Methods of data collection, analysis,
interpretation and reporting in preparation for the
evaluation of social work practice and research.
430*. FIELD EDUCATION (9
hrs):
Prerequisites: Must have completed the required university
general education curriculum, the social work core,
and the professional foundation. The student must have
at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Co-requisite SWK 431.
This internship in a social service agency provides
experience in direct service to client systems and enhances
and develops generalist practice skills. This course
is the only one in the social work curriculum where
students earn a Pass/Fail grade.
431* FIELD SEMINAR
(3 hrs):
Co-requisite: SWK 430. The seminar enables students
to further develop generalist practice skills and integrate
12 professional knowledge, values, skills and theory
with practice.
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492. SPECIAL PROBLEMS (3 hrs):
(May be repeated up to 6 credit hrs.) Allows a student
or a group of students to study issues of special significance
for social work practice that are not normally addressed
by regular courses.
493. CRISIS INTERVENTION
(3 hrs):
Prerequisites: SWK 330, Theory as well as step-by-step
interventions for the helping professional to assist
the client in reducing temporary and extreme stress.
494. SOCIAL WORK WITH CHILDREN
AND FAMILIES (3 hrs):
Prerequisites: SWK 330. Introduction to the practice
settings that provides services to children and their
families. Social work practice in child welfare agencies
and social service interventions to strengthen families
will be the primary focus.
495. SOCIAL WELFARE &
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN JAMAICA (4hrs):
Prerequisite: Pre-social work or social work major and
permission of the instructor. Provides a cross cultural
experience where students learn about Jamaican culture,
social development, social welfare, and social justice.
496. SOCIAL WORK IN SCHOOLS (3hrs):
Examines the challenges and opportunities of social work practice in education and the roles and functions of social workers within a complex ecological system of home/school/community; addresses the impact of issues such as violence, AIDS, physical and sexual abuse, drugs and discrimination.
497. SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE
AND FAMILY VIOLENCE (3hrs):
Prerequisites: SWK 330. Examines family violence and
suggests strategies for social work intervention with
violent families, including those involving child abuse
and neglect, spouse abuse and elder abuse. The problem
is viewed from the dual perspectives of societal concerns
and social work interventions, including policies and
programs, and work with individual families.
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