19:910:500Social Work Practice I (3) The first of two required foundation practice courses based on a generalist social work practice perspective. A problem-solving model of practice applicable to work with systems of all sizes, including: individuals, families, small groups, organizations, and communities. Corequisite: 19:910:508 Field Practicum I. |
19:910:501Social Work Practice II (3) The second of two foundation practice courses based on a generalist social work perspective continues use of a problem-solving model for work with systems of all sizes, and implications for at-risk groups. Prerequisite: 19:910:500. Corequisite: 19:910:509 Field Practicum II. |
19:910:502Human Behavior and the Social Environment I (3) Theories, themes, and issues concerning the ongoing interaction between people as they grow, change, and develop over the life course and the social context in which this occurs. Assumptions about human behavior that may interfere with recognition of diversity in the ongoing interaction between individual, family, and group identity; social context; and social life. Values and ethical issues related to biopsychosocial development. |
19:910:503Human Behavior and the Social Environment II (3) Theories and knowledge of action groups, organizations, and communities as the context for micro and macro social practice. Ways in which systems promote or deter people in the maintenance or attainment of optimal health and well-being. Evaluation and application of theory to client situations to understand how macro systems affect client benefit. Prerequisite: 19:910:502. |
19:910:504Social Welfare Policy and Services I (3) History, philosophy, and development of social welfare as an essential institution in the United States. Study of the emergence and role of social work, understanding of patterns of current provision, and introduction to analysis of social welfare policies. |
19:910:505Methods of Social Work Research I (3) Introduction to scientific, analytic approach to building knowledge and skills, including role of concepts and theory, hypothesis formulation, operationalization, research design, data collection, data processing, statistical analysis, introductory computer skills, and report writing. |
19:910:506Diversity, Oppression, and the Legal Environment of Social Work (3) Three five-week modules. Diversity module introduces the range of diverse populations by gender, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, and physical differences. Oppression module focuses on the role, function, and effects of oppression in society and the impact of oppression as it relates to issues of social and economic justice. Law module examines role of law in health and human services and addresses specific legal concepts, such as confidentiality, privacy, and informed consent in the context of practice. |
19:910:507Psychopathology (3) Major forms of emotional distress in adults and children. Classification trends, issues, and models. Introduction to clinical syndromes in terms of diagnostic methodology, research, and social concerns and their implications for at-risk groups. |
19:910:508Field Practicum I (2) Practice social work in agency settings under qualified educational supervision. Includes service to vulnerable and oppressed populations while learning generalist skills. Corequisite: 19:910:500 Social Work Practice I. |
19:910:509Field Practicum II (3) Furthers learning of problem-solving skills and strategies begun in Field Practicum I and prepares students to enter the advanced field curriculum. Corequisite: 19:910:501 Social Work Practice II. |
