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.

21:910:322 Human Behavior and the Social Environment (3) Human Behavior is taught from an ecological perspective, focusing on the individual in transaction with the social environment and vice-versa. The environment includes social, structural, cultural, and physical components. It introduces a broad range of theories relating to biological, psychological, cognitive, and social development, as well as race, class, ethnicity, gender, and family group variables. Prerequisite: 21:830:102.

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.

21:910:338 Sustainable Cities for Social Change (3) Sustainable Cities for Social Change is a professional development experience for undergraduate students pursuing social work careers in public and private organizations. Designed around the ethos of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it aims to introduce students to social work perspectives on sustainable cities. The course is uniquely designed to be a transformative learning experience and integrates two learning components: (1) class discussions based on academic readings and case studies introducing students to a variety of urban sustainability issues and related social work practices; and, (2) the design and presentation of a final project that builds on the theoretical foundation of component (1) addresses one or more urban sustainability concerns. Each lesson challenges participants to critically examine urban spaces and social work and the best practices using the literature on sustainable development. The course will focus on broad themes throughout; including, but not limited to, Urban Health, Social Justice, and Urban Design.

21:910:339 Global Social Work (3) This course is designed to introduce students to social work practices around the world. It combines a series of lectures, case studies, workshops, and activities examining the inner workings of culturally dynamic communities in Africa, India, Nepal, Puerto Rico and the city of Newark. This select collective of grassroots, nonprofit and public organizations are committed to addressing issues of sustainable living, k-12 education, health/wellness, and urban development within their communities. Each entity introduces students to social work through different philosophies; Thus, social work as a global idea can be seen through local practices of philanthropy, indigenous leadership, gendered norms, and spirituality. Through innovation and capacity building, these philosophies of practice aim to better the quality of life within their communities. While understanding these practices, students will simultaneously examine the ethos and implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) in action. In doing so, this uniquely designed course prepares students to explore, cultivate and lead community engaged social change.

21:910:340 Substance Abuse (3) This course gives an overview of the clinical and theoretical approaches to the etiology, diagnosis and treatment of alcoholism and other chemical dependencies as well as models of addiction, assessment techniques, counseling interventions and referral procedures for clients and their families. The therapeutic tasks and processes at each stage of addiction and recovery are explored. The pharmacology of psychoactive drugs will also be overviewed.

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.

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.

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.

21:910:344 Aging in the 21st Century (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.

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.

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. Pre- or corequisite: 21:910:333 and 21:910:322 or 21:910:345.

21:910:347,348 Issues in Social Work (3,3) In-depth exploration of a selected topic in social work.

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. Fall semester only. Prerequisites: 21:910:333, 346. Corequisites: 21:910:413, 471.

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. Spring semester only. Prerequisites: 21:910:333, 346, 411. Corequisites: 21:910:414, 472.

21:910:413 Social Work Senior Field Seminar I (3) 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.
Fall semester only. Prerequisite: 21:910:333, 346. Pre- or corequisite: 21:910:411. Corequisite: 21:910:471.

21:910:414 Social Work Senior Field Seminar II (3) 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. Spring semester only. Prerequisites: 21:910:333, 346, 413. Pre- or corequisite: 21:910:412. Corequisite: 21:910:472.

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.

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. Prerequisites: 21:910:333, 346. Pre- or corequisites: 21:910:411,412. Corequisites: 21:910:413,414.

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.