Social Work (SWK)

SWK 255. Introduction to Social Work: Changing Lives Changing Society. 3 Credits.

The course provides: an introduction to the social work profession and its promotion of social and economic justice to advance human rights, alleviate critical social problems, and promote wellbeing; descriptions of fields of practice, the profession's values and ethics and its policy history. Students will have the opportunity to assess their own identities, strengths, and challenges and identify potential ethical conflicts working directly with people who share or do not share identities. F,S,SS.

SWK 257. Human Behavior and the Social Environment I. 3 Credits.

Application of theories and knowledge from the liberal arts. Application of social work theory across the life span. An emphasis on social systems theory as the conceptual framework. Biopsycho-socio-cultural aspects of human development. Corequisite: PSYC 111 and SOC 110. SS.

SWK 311. Child Welfare. 3 Credits.

Overview of child welfare history, Indian Child Welfare Act, children's rights, Child Protection Services, Family Preservation Case Management, Foster Care Case Management, Juvenile Court procedures, Adoptions Services. S.

SWK 313. Orientation to Gerontology. 3 Credits.

Introduction to gerontology including an overview of the field of gerontology, theories of aging, interdisciplinary teaming, demographics, and programs. F.

SWK 315. Substance Use and Abuse. 2 Credits.

Introduction to the dynamics of drug addiction and related issues, with special emphasis on alcohol. S.

SWK 316. Interprofessional Health Care. 1 Credit.

The emphasis is on learning to work effectively on a team, and the unique contributions of different professions, using a shared patient-centered approach in health care delivery. Disciplines included: social work, physical therapy, nursing, occupational therapy, medicine, communication science disorders, nutrition and dietetics, and counseling psychology. Prerequisite: Admission to the BSSW Program. S/U grading. F,S.

SWK 317. Social Work Research. 3 Credits.

Provides students with an understanding of basic qualitative and quantitative research methods. Students gain and apply skills related to the critical evaluation of research, and how to utilize research for practice. This course also provides students with foundational knowledge and skills necessary to understand and undertake practice evaluation in field placements and in entry-level practice settings. Prerequisite: Admission to the BSSW Program. Prerequisite or Corequisite: Statistics. F,S.

SWK 318. Mental Health. 2 Credits.

Overview of the mental health service delivery system with a focus on case management skills and the role of social work in the provision of mental health services. F.

SWK 357. Human Behavior and the Social Environment II. 3 Credits.

Application of social work theory and research across the life span, with social systems theory as the conceptual framework. Theories regarding development of groups, communities and organizations. Prerequisite: Admission in the BSSW Program. F,S.

SWK 397. Cooperative Education. 1-6 Credits.

Individually supervised experiences in a human service agency. Integrates social work theory with practice. Contact the Cooperative Education Office. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. S/U grading. F,S,SS.

SWK 424. Generalist Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families. 3 Credits.

Generalist practice with individuals and families is an introduction to social work practice theory with an emphasis on general systems and ecological perspectives on practice. Student will develop knowledge and skills to engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate social work practice with individuals and families. Prerequisite: Admission to the BSSW Program. Prerequisite or Corequisite: SWK 357. F,S,SS.

SWK 434. Generalist Social Work Practice with Task and Treatment Groups. 3 Credits.

Generalist practice with task and treatment groups within the context of evidence-based interventions. Students will learn group stages and processes, group development and intervention strategies. Students will acquire knowledge and skills to engage, assess, plan, intervene and evaluate groups in social work practice. Prerequisite: Admission to the BSSW program. Prerequisite or Corequisite: SWK 357. F,S,SS.

SWK 442. Social Policy. 3 Credits.

Provides knowledge of social policy, and develops critical analysis skills to advance social and economic well-being and understanding of the interaction between research, practice and policy. Prerequisite: Admission in the BSSW Program. F,S.

SWK 454. Generalist Social Work Practice with Communities and Organizations. 3 Credits.

An introduction to generalist social work practice with communities and organizations within the context of evidence-based interventions grounded in social work theory. Community assessment involves synthesizing multiple sources of data and evaluating aspects of communities and organization. Students develop skills to engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate communities and organizations. Prerequisite: Admission to the BSSW program. Prerequisite or Corequisite: SWK 317. F,S.

SWK 481. Field Education I. 5 Credits.

Provides learning opportunities in generalist social work practice emphasizing the core competencies and associated behaviors. Connects the theoretical and conceptual contributions of the classroom with the practical world of the internship setting. Also can be taken with SWK 483 for a one-semester block placement in an approved human service organization. Prerequisite: Admission to field program. Corequisite: SWK 482. S/U grading. F,S,SS.

SWK 482. Field Education Seminar I. 1 Credit.

Integrates classroom content with actual practice in the field internship setting. Corequisite: SWK 481. F,S,SS.

SWK 483. Field Education II. 5 Credits.

Provides learning opportunities in generalist social work practice emphasizing the core competencies and associated behaviors. Connects the theoretical and conceptual contributions of the classroom with the practical world of the internship setting. Corequisite: SWK 484. Prerequisite or Corequisite: SWK 481. S/U grading. F,S,SS.

SWK 484. Field Education Seminar II. 1 Credit.

Integrates classroom content with actual practice in the field internship setting. Corequisite: SWK 483. F,S,SS.

SWK 489. Senior Honors Thesis. 1-3 Credits.

Supervised independent study culminating in a thesis. Repeatable to a maximum 6 credits. Repeatable to 6.00 credits. F,S.

SWK 493A. Special Topics. 1-3 Credits.

Individually or group supervised research or interdepartmental studies and seminars in social work related areas. Repeatable to a maximum 9 credits. Regular grading. Prerequisite: SWK 255 or consent of instructor. Repeatable to 9.00 credits. F,S,SS.

SWK 493B. Special Topics. 1-3 Credits.

Individually or group supervised research or interdepartmental studies and seminars in social work related areas. Repeatable to a maximum 9 credits. S-U grading. Repeatable to 9.00 credits. S/U grading. F,S,SS.