21:910:220
Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare (3)
Introduction to the history, values, and ethical and theoretical foundations of social work and social welfare. Exploration of fields of practice through agency visits, volunteer experiences, and special presentations.
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21:910:322
Human Behavior and the Social Environment (3)
Study of the individual across the life cycle, from a biopsychosocial, spiritual, and cultural perspective.
Prerequisite: 21:830:102.
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21:910:324
Social Work Field Practice (3)
Provides internship experience to actualize the theoretical concepts; must be arranged and followed through with field staff in the semester prior to taking course.
Corequisite: 21:910:346.
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21:910:326
Prisoners and Their Families (3)
Examines issues facing prisoners, their children, families, and communities. The United States is the primary focus but international issues and developments are also related. Exposure to local and regional agencies that serve this population.
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21:910:341
Social Welfare Policies through the 1930s (3)
Examines the early history of American social welfare and social work through the interplay of values, tradition, politics, economics, and social changes that affected the American response to social needs and social problems up to the New Deal.
Prerequisites: 21:350:101,102
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21:910:342
Contemporary Social Welfare Policies (3)
Examines
American social welfare policies and programs from the New Deal to the present. Analysis of the impact of changing social conditions on
contemporary policies and programs and their impact on members of
society. Alternative responses to social need and directions for future
social policy explored.
Prerequisites: 21:350:101-102.
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21:910:343
Children and Families (3)
Examines theoretical and ideological context of child welfare policies, services, and practices in the United States and internationally. Explores public policies, programs, needed intervention skills, and the impact and dynamics of specific issues on the welfare of children and families. Exposure to local and regional agencies that serve this population.
Prerequisites: 21:910:322 or a developmental or child psychology course; junior standing.
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21:910:344
The Elderly in Society: An Ecological Perspective (3)
Demographics, life cycle, diversity, physical, social, and economic needs explored. Policy issues, professional skills needed, interventional skills, and how needs are addressed by the social service community. Exposure to local and regional agencies that serve the elderly.
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21:910:345
Human Diversity (3)
Personal, social, and institutional structures of oppression and privilege explored. Diversity and social justice issues related to immigration, community, economic influences, race, class, gender difference, and sexuality analyzed.
Prerequisite: 21:920:201.
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21:910:346
Social Work Theory and Methods I (3)
First of a three-semester, upper-level sequence. Examines theoretical foundations and builds upon generalist and strength perspectives. Emphasizes values, self-awareness, skills, and interventions related to assessment, communication, relationship development, and economic factors.
Prerequisites: 21:910:220 and either 322 or 345. Corequisite: 21:910:324.
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21:910:347,348
Issues in Social Work (3,3)
In-depth exploration of a selected topic in social work.
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21:910:400
Service Learning Internship (1)
Forty hours of community service within designated agencies to enhance understanding of the social welfare community; placement arranged by the university in conjunction with the student.
Corequisite: 21:910:220.
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21:910:411
Social Work Theory and Methods II (3)
Builds upon theoretical foundation and generalist practice. Focus on cultural competency, practice skills, and professional development; related to planning, group work, evaluation, and termination.
Prerequisite: 21:910:346. Corequisites: 21:910:413, 471.
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21:910:412
Social Work Theory and Methods III (3)
Emphasis
on macrolevel theory and practice, program development, and policy and
research. Understanding organizational functioning, advocacy, and social
and economic justice.
Prerequisite: 21:910:411. Corequisites: 21:910:414, 472.
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21:910:413
Social Work Senior Field Seminar I (2)
Forum to assist students in conceptualizing application of academic knowledge to the field experience. Potential incongruities in learning experiences and expectations addressed. Analyze and synthesize application of social work theories and methods content, with emphasis on micro and mezzo levels of practice.
Pre- or corequisites: 21:910:411. Corequisite: 21:910:471.
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21:910:414
Social Work Senior Field Seminar II (2)
Forum in which progress in field agency assignments is monitored and potential incongruencies in learning experiences and expectations addressed. Analyze and synthesize application of social work theories and methods content, with emphasis on macrolevel practice.
Prerequisite: 21:910:413. Pre- or corequisite: 21:910:412. Corequisite: 21:910:472.
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21:910:467,468
Independent Study in Social Work (BA,BA)
Independent research or project under faculty supervision.
Prerequisites: Permission of department chair; social work major.
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21:910:471-472
Senior Field Practice in Social Work (4,4)
Field experience in a social service agency under supervision of the agency and department. Placement must be arranged with the department and followed through the semester prior to the internship.
Prerequisite: 21:910:346. Pre- or corequisites: 21:910:411,412. Corequisites: 21:910:413,414.
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21:910:473,474
Advanced Practicum in Social Work (BA,BA)
Develop skills and expand knowledge in a specific social work method or field of practice under the professional guidance that accompanies all forms of field instruction. Placement must be arranged with the department and followed through the semester prior to the practicum.
Prerequisites: 21:910:471-472; permission of instructor.
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