SWK-S 141

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK (3cr.) Overall introduction to the field of social services emphasizing functions, characteristics, and ideological perspectives of agencies.  May not be used to satisfy major or minor requirements in sociology.  II 

SWK-S 501

PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK AT THE MASTER’S LEVEL: AN IMMERSION (3cr.) Orients students to the profession of social work by examining the history of social work in the context of its values and ethics and by discussing the social welfare framework within which the profession exists. I, S  

SWK-S 502

RESEARCH I (3cr.) Introduces students to the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate their own practice and the effectiveness of social service programs within which they work.  I 

SWK-S 503

HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT:  INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND GROUPS (3r.) Focuses on individual development and functioning at all system levels with particular emphasis on the interplay of individual, family, and group0 system needs and resources over time.  Special attention is given to issues of values and ethics and to the impact of inequality, discrimination, and differential access to opportunity within society on the development and functioning of both the individual and the family systems. I

SWK-S 504

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE SKILLS (3cr.) Introduces students to knowledge, values, and skills for generalist social work practice.  The course prepares students to enhance the well-being of people and to ameliorate environmental conditions that affect them adversely.  Includes laboratory experiences to provide opportunities for students to develop basic social work skills through experiential and simulation activities.  Focus is on core interactional skills of social work practitioner differentially applied at all system levels and with diverse populations.  II 

SWK-S505

SOCIAL POLICY ANALYSIS AND PRACTICE (3cr.) Examines the political and legislative processes as these influence the development of social policy and services.  Included are legislative and political processes, models of policy analysis, service delivery, and policy implementation.  The effects of these on people are considered from global, political, economic, and social policy perspectives. S  

SWK-S 513

HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT:  ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITIES, AND SOCIETIES (3cr.) Presents theoretical frameworks for understanding organizations, communities, and society as both targets and instruments of change, focusing on the ways that organizations, community, and societal structures and processes enhance or inhibit the well-being of people.  Course content includes selected social problems.  Special attention is given to the impact of inequality, discrimination, and differential access to opportunity on the larger systems, as well as on individuals and groups within them. I 

SWK-S 514

PRACTICE WITH INDIVIDUAL LAND FAMILY I (3cr.) Focuses on generalist social work practice with individuals, families, and groups.  I 

SWK-S 515

SOCIAL POLICY AND SERVICES II (3cr.) A group of courses covering topics or content including social problems, special populations, particular social service areas, and social indicators that predict areas of future social policy transformation.  (Student selects one course.)  S 

SWK-S 516

SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE II:  ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITIES, SOCIETIES (3cr.) This course is concerned with helping communities and other social units empower themselves and eradicate oppressive situations and practices through networking, political participation, leadership development, mobilization, utilization of resources, and other strategies and techniques.  II 

SWK-S 555

SOCIAL WORK PRACTICUM I: Introduction of practice skills (3cr.) This course is an educationally directed practice experience in social work practice settings with approved field instructors.  II 

SWK-S 600

ELECTIVE (3cr.) These courses are chosen from electives offered by the social work department on various subjects, or taken at a graduate level in a related field, as approved by the program director.  S 

SWK-S 623

PRACTICE RESEARCH INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR I (3cr.) Provides content from various research methodologies, including qualitative and quantitative designs, to support advanced interpersonal social work practice.  I 

SWK-S 651

SOCIAL WORK PRACTICUM II: INTERPERSONAL (4cr.) Agency-based field experience for interpersonal practice concentration students.  257 clock hours.  Concurrent with SWK-S 643, SWK-S 644, or SWK-s 645.  I 

SWK-S 652

SOCIAL WORK PRACTICUM III: INTERPERSONAL (5cr.) Agency-based field experience for interpersonal practice concentration students.  386 clock hours.  Concurrent with SWK-S 643, SWK-S 644, or SWK-S 645. II 

SWK-S 661

EXECTUIVE LEADERSHIP PRACTICE (3cr.) Addresses administrative, management, leadership, and supervisory skills necessary for leadership practice. 

SWK-S 673

COUPLES AND FAMILIES INTERVENTIONS I (3cr.) This course provides in-depth discussion of ways to intervene with individuals on family-of-origin issues, couples at different stages of family development, parents with children at different ages, and the family as part of a larger social context utilizing a strengths perspective. 

SWK-S 682

ASSESSMENT IN MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS (3cr.) Recognizing the social, political, legal, and ethical implications of assessment.  Students critically examine various conceptual frameworks, apply bio-psychosocial and strengths perspectives to understand its multidimensional aspects. 

SWK-S 683

COMMUNITY BASED PRACTICE IN MENTAL HEALTH ADDICTIONS (3cr.) Provides knowledge and skills relevant to various aspects of social work practice in prevention, intervention, and treatment of selected addictions. 

SWK-S 684

MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION PRACTICE WITH GROUPS (3cr.) Students enrolled in this course develop professional knowledge and skills for group work services to and for persons affected by mental health and addictions issues.  The phases of group development and intervention during the various group work stages provide a conceptual framework for the course. 

SWK-S 685

MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION PRACTICE WITH INDIVIDUALS OR FAMILIES (3cr.) Students enrolled in this course develop knowledge, values and ethics, skills, and judgment necessary for competent application of selected evidence based, best practice, approaches for service to and for children, youth, adults, and families affected by  mental health and addiction issues. 

SWK-S 686

SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE WITH ADDICTIONS (3cr.) Focuses on theory and skills needed for advanced social work practice with, and on behalf of, families. I