| 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 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 3303 |
Crisis Intervention (3) |
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Case management techniques for dealing with crisis.
Crisis theory, stress management, and timelimited
intervention will be examined. |
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| SWK 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. |
