An overview of the values, systems, policy, theories and concepts central to the profession of social work. This course will also review roles, licensure requirements and history of the social work profession. This is the first course orienting students to the social work profession. 3 s.h. Prereq: SOC 1500
Practice. Explores impact of physical and biological forces on client issues/needs and importance of understanding these factors for professional social work practice. Emphasis given to biological development across the human lifespan, ecological issues, genetic influences, health concerns. 3 s.h. Prereq: ENGL 1550 & SCWK 1510
Addresses the full range of communication skills in systems of all sizes for professional social work practice. Includes principles of effective communication, functions and purposes of communication, and the roles of social workers. Arranged volunteer experience required. Three hours of lecture, 30 hour field. 3 s.h. Prereq: SCWK 1510
Overview of the history and evolution of social welfare programs and services in America. Emphasis on the identification and interrelationships of social values and structures, political factors, and economic conditions on resource allocation, including meeting the needs of special populations. 3 s.h. Prereq: SCWK 1510
social systems approach as conceptual framework to the understanding of culture and society, communities, organizations, groups, families, and individuals as they develop over the lifespan. Application of theory and research to social work. 3 s.h. Prereq: SCWK 1510 & PSYC 1560
SCWK 2644. Human Behavior and the Social Environment for Social Workers 2. An eco systems perspective in understanding families, groups, organizations and communities. Focus on individuals and their transactions with each other and their environment. Application of theory and research to social work. 3 s.h. Prereq: SCWK 2642
on individuals and their transactions with each other and their environment. Application of theory and research to social work. 3 s.h. Prereq: SCWK 2642
Case Planning. This course provides the knowledge, concepts, and skills needed for beginning level social work practice in public child welfare settings. Major focus is on protecting at-risk children by strengthening, supporting, and empowering families. 3 s.h. Prereq: SCWK 1510
Planning. Provides the knowledge, concepts, and skills needed for beginning level social work practice in public child welfare settings. Major focus is on the developmental needs and permanency planning associated with at-risk children served by the child welfare system.
Social welfare agencies and services developed by communities for the care and training of children. Development of a conceptual framework for understanding issues, problems, and policies in children's services. 3 s.h. Prereq: SCWK 2622
An empirical and analytical base for understanding the policies, programs, and trends in services for the aged. 3 s.h. Prereq: SCWK 2622
Individuals. Overview of generalist practice methods of client systems of varying sizes. In-depth analysis of problem solving strategies and skills in working with individuals. Theory and research relating to practice. Social work purposes, functions, and values are addressed from the systems perspective. 3 s.h. Prereq: Admission to SCWK Program
Groups. In-depth analysis of problem-solving strategies and skills in working with small groups. Theory and research relating to practice. Social work purpose, functions, and values are addressed from the systems perspective. 3 s.h. Prereq: SCWK 3736