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.
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21:910:322
Human Behavior and the Social Environment (3)
Study of the individual across the life cycle, from bio-psycho-social, spiritual, and cultural perspectives.
Prerequisite: 21:830:102.
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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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21:910:333
(S) Social Work Professional Development (3)
This course is designed to prepare students for generalist social work practice with diverse populations during their senior year internship. The course focuses on self-awareness, professional use of self, application of social work values and ethics, understanding of advocacy and socioeconomic justice in practice settings, communication skills, professional growth, and the use of supervision. Social Work Professional Development is a mandatory prerequisite course for Senior Field I and II (910:471, 910:472) and Senior Seminar I and II (910:413 and 910:414).
Spring semester only. Prerequisite: Acceptance into social work major.
Corequisite: 21:910:346.
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21:910:341
Social Welfare Policies to 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, values, and norms on
contemporary policies and programs and their impact on
society relative to responses to social need; 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. Explores public policies, programs, needed intervention skills, and the impact of specific issues on the welfare of children and families. Exposure to local and regional agencies that serve this population. Explores cultural competency and its relationship to understanding the family dynamics of various cultures.
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, 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 in social stratification of oppression and privilege explored. Diversity and social justice issues related to community, economic influences, media, values, race, class, gender, age, disability, and sexuality are analyzed.
Prerequisite: 21:920:201.
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21:910:346
(S) Social Work Theory and Methods I (3)
First of a three-semester, upper-level sequence. Examines theoretical foundations and builds upon generalist and strengths perspectives. Emphasizes values, self-awareness, skills, and interventions related to assessment, communication, relationship development, legal issues, and other contextual factors.
Spring semester only. Prerequisites: 21:910:220 and 21:910:322 or 21:910:345.
Pre- or corequisite: 21:910:333.
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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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21:910:411
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 macro-level theory and practice, program development, 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. Progress in field agency assignments is monitored and 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; safety and legal issues addressed.
Pre- or corequisite: 21:910:411. Corequisite: 21:910:471.
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21:910:414
Social Work Senior Field Seminar II (2)
Forum to assist students in conceptualizing application of academic knowledge to the field experience. Progress in field agency assignments is monitored and potential incongruities in learning experiences and expectations addressed. Analyze and synthesize application of social work theories and methods content, with emphasis on macro-level 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)
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)
Internship experience in a social service agency (210 hours) under supervision of the agency and department. Placement must be arranged and followed through with the Social Work Field Education staff during the spring 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)
Development of skills and expanded 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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