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2995. Special Topics in Social Work
1.00 - 3.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
Introduces new and innovative material into the curriculum on an experimental basis.
View Classes »3000. The Social Work Profession and Practice
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open only to Bachelor of Social Work students.
Grading Basis: Graded
Overview of the social work profession and generalist social work practice at micro, mezzo and macro levels.
View Classes »3100. Human Behavior and Social Environment I
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open only to Bachelor of Social Work students.
Grading Basis: Graded
Examines theories of human behavior in the social environment from a "person-in-environment" approach. Focuses macro contextual factors that shape human experience.
View Classes »3101. Human Behavior and Social Environment II
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open only to Bachelor of Social Work students.
Grading Basis: Graded
Examines theories of human behavior of individuals, families, communities, groups, and organizations and lifespan development. Students complete shadowing requirement for an additional credit.
View Classes »3200. Social Welfare Policy and Services
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open only to Bachelor of Social Work students.
Grading Basis: Graded
Provides an overview of social welfare and social policy in the United States and the emergence of the social work profession in a historical perspective.
View Classes »3201. Advocacy for Social Policy Change
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open only to Bachelor of Social Work students.
Grading Basis: Graded
Provides a basis to understand the process of social policy development and conceptual frameworks for social policy analysis. Engage in policy practice to address social and economic well-being.
View Classes »3250. Understanding Social Justice and Diversity through Intergroup Dialogue
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open only to Bachelor of Social Work students.
Grading Basis: Graded
Examines the mechanisms of human oppression on various levels and focuses on engaging diversity and differences in social work practice and advancing human rights and social and economic justice. Students participate in intergroup dialogue.
View Classes »3350. Research Methods for Social Work Practice
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open only to Bachelor of Social Work students.
Grading Basis: Graded
Introduces students to basic concepts and procedures of social work research. Includes research design, ethics, and culturally sensitive research practice.
View Classes »3501. Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open only to Bachelor of Social Work students.
Grading Basis: Graded
Develops generalist social work practice knowledge, values, and skills from a strengths-based, empowerment model at the micro level. Prepares students to practice with individuals and families from differing backgrounds.
View Classes »3502. Social Work Practice with Groups
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open only to Bachelor of Social Work students.
Grading Basis: Graded
Focuses on the mezzo-level of social work practice, primarily formal groups. Theory, knowledge, and analyses of group dynamics and the development of effective group work skills are emphasized.
View Classes »3503. Social Work Practice with Communities and Organizations
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open only to Bachelor of Social Work students.
Grading Basis: Graded
Prepares students to work with organizations and communities. Practice skills are developed that promote social work ethics and values, including advancing human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice.
View Classes »3700. Field Education I
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open only to Bachelor of Social Work students. Corequisite: SOWK 3800.
Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Students will be placed in field units in the community. They will engage in 200 hours of supervised field experience in generalist social work practice in the fall semester of their senior year. Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).
View Classes »3701. Field Education II
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open only to Bachelor of Social Work students. Corequisite: SOWK 3801.
Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Students continue their field placement in a field unit in the community. They will engage in 200 hours of supervised field experience in generalist social work practice in the spring semester of their senior year. Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).
View Classes »3800. Field Seminar I
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open only to Bachelor of Social Work students.
Grading Basis: Graded
Concurrent with their field placement, students attend field seminar led by their faculty advisor. Focus on critical thinking and integrating field practice experiences with theories and evidence-based research, the development of professional identity, self-reflection, cultural competence, and identifying ethical issues.
View Classes »3801. Field Seminar II
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open only to Bachelor of Social Work students.
Grading Basis: Graded
Concurrent with their field placement, students attend field seminar led by their faculty advisor. Focus on critical thinking and integrating field practice experiences with theories and evidence-based research, further development of professional identity, self-reflection, problem solving ethical issues, and cultural competence.
View Classes »3993. Foreign Study
1.00 - 15.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Consent of BSW Director required, normally to be granted prior to the student's departure. Open only to BSW students.
Grading Basis: Graded
Special topics may be taken in a foreign study program. May count for elective credit. May count toward the major with consent of the advisor.
View Classes »3995. Special Topics in Social Work
1.00 - 6.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Prerequisites and recommended preparation vary; open only to BSW students.
Grading Basis: Graded
May count for elective credit.
View Classes »3998. Variable Topics in Social Work
1.00 - 6.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Prerequisites and recommended preparation vary; open only to BSW students.
Grading Basis: Graded
May count for elective credit.
View Classes »3999. Independent Study
1.00 - 6.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Open only with consent of instructor; open only to BSW students.
Grading Basis: Graded
4100W. Senior Seminar in Social Work
4.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open only to Bachelor of Social Work students.
Grading Basis: Graded
Capstone course integrating and analyzing social work theory and practice through research, writing, and discussion of advanced texts.
View Classes »4985. Special Topics
1.00 - 6.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
May be repeated with a change in topic.
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