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SWK |
2250 |
Introduction to Social Work (3) |
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The student is introduced
to the profession of social work. Class focuses on the knowledge, skills
and values essential for effective practice. Each student will be provided
an opportunity to have direct contact with a practicing social worker. Prerequisite: HS 2230. |
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SWK |
2280 |
Social Work Research I (3) |
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Introduction to statistical
analysis concepts and principles necessary for understanding research
reports and for the interpretation of data. Use of microcomputer
statistical programs in the analysis of univariate, bivariate, and
multivariate data including parametric and non-parametric analysis
techniques. Topics include descriptive techniques, averages and measures of
variation, tests of statistical significance, correlation and regression,
and analysis of variance. Prerequisite:
MTH 1110 or 1112 and IS 2200. |
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SWK
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2281 |
Social Work Research II (3) |
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Introduction to research
methodology and process with emphasis placed on the evaluation of practice.
Understanding and using the journal research article as a tool for selecting
appropriate intervention. Skills are built in using electronic data bases
and information retrieval systems and integrated with writing skills
necessary to critically evaluate the usefulness of research studies in
practice application. Prerequisite: SWK
2280. |
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SWK |
3301 |
Children and Family Services (3) |
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Child welfare services from
both the public and private sectors of social work practice will be
assessed, emphasizing the availability and effectiveness of services for
children and their families in the United States. The historical
development of the child welfare movement will be examined. |
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SWK |
3302 |
Social Service Resources (3) |
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Examination of social
welfare services and institutions, public and private, to include historical
development, philosophical basis, structure, and function. |
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SWK
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3303 |
Crisis Intervention (3) |
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Case management techniques
for dealing with crisis. Crisis theory, stress management, and time-limited
intervention will be examined. |
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SWK
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3304 |
Social Work Practice In Health Settings (3) |
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A survey of the use of
professional social work in a variety of health care delivery settings.
Exposure to basic medical terminology needed by social workers. Overview of
the social aspects of disease, illness, and disability. |
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SWK
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3320 |
Human Behavior In the Social Environment II (3) |
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An examination of the
social dynamics of discrimination and oppression and particularly how
discriminatory and oppressive environments have potential for negatively
affecting biopsychosocial growth and development. |
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SWK
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3340 |
Social Policy and Planning (3) |
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Exploration of the social
policy formulation process and the building of analysis skills in the
evaluation of social policy and programs. The impact of political,
economic, and social forces is a focal point and the process of
incrementalism in implementation is examined. Prerequisites: HS 2230 or permission of
instructor. |
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SWK
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3390 |
Social Work with Individuals and Families (3) |
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The melding of the systems
and developmental perspectives and the problem-solving approach as a basis
for generalist social work practice with individual and family systems.
Assessment, intervention, and evaluation skills are developed. Prerequisite: Admission to the
professional social work curriculum. |
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SWK
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4450 |
Senior Seminar (2) |
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The impact of recent
changes in federal and state legislation and the role and function of
professional organizations and their positions on current issues. Prerequisite: HS/SWK major with senior
standing or permission of instructor. |
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SWK |
4471 |
Social Work with Groups (3) |
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The student learns to
identify group processes and use these in assessment and intervention with
the group as a client system. Evaluation of practice is extended to group
settings. Prerequisite: SWK 3390.
Co-requisite: SWK 4472. |
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SWK
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4472 |
Social Work with Organizations and Communities (3) |
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Assessment and intervention
with the community or organization as a client system. Skill building in
evaluation of one’s own practice continues.
Prerequisite: SWK 3390. Co-requisite: SWK 4471. |
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SWK
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4480 |
Social Work Pre-Practicum (1) |
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Preparation for SWK 4481.
Co-requisite: SWK 4471 and SWK 4472. |
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SWK
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4481 |
Social Work Practicum (12) |
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Placement in a social
service agency which provides the opportunity to practice and develop
beginning professional social work skills under the joint supervision of a
faculty and an agency supervisor. Includes a weekly seminar plus a minimum
of 500 hours in a particular agency setting. Prerequisites: Social work major in good
standing, SWK 4480. Practicum site must be approved by instructor during
SWK 4480. |
