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  • SWK 330: Social Gerontology

    3.00 Credits
    Thomas University

    This elective course studies the social phenomenon of the aging process, the life cycle, and patterns including social roles and medical aspects of aging and death. Values, norms and cultural beliefs related to aging are explored.
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  • SWK 331: End of Life Issues

    3.00 Credits
    Thomas University

    This elective course explores the student's professional and personal issues concerning death, grief, and bereavement. Emphasis is placed on the concepts and issues related to psychosocial aspects of grief and loss over the life continuum.
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  • SWK 333: Understanding Family Violence

    3.00 Credits
    Thomas University

    This elective course studies various family issues with a particular emphasis on family violence from medical, social, and legal perspectives. Topics include: spousal abuse, sibling abuse, child abuse, sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and victim's rights.
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  • SWK 340:

    3.00 Credits
    Thomas University

    Mental Health Issues and the DSM(Diagnostic and Statistical Manual) This elective course identifies various diagnoses, treat- ment strategies, policies, regulations, and services dealing with the problems of mental illness, addictions, and mental retardation. Issues of ethnic minority groups and women which relate to mental wellness are explored. Students will become familiar with the use of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).
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  • SWK 344: Human Behavior in the Social Environment

    3.00 Credits
    Thomas University

    This course explores the knowledge base for generalist social work practice. It emphasizes the integration of knowledge of the liberal arts, social sciences and empirical research needed to effectively assess the behavior of individuals and collective interactions with the environment. Students are introduced to two organizing theoretical SEC475/575 (3 hours) Mathematics Problem Solving & Error Analysis This course provides the teacher candidate with an understanding of common math difficulties and strategies for corrective treatment. SEC480/580 (3 hours) Teaching Science in the Secondary School This course provides the teacher candidate with the necessary content knowledge and skills to teach science in the secondary grades (7-12). This includes a study of selected science content, science philosophy, science process skills, science delivery skills, classroom safety and management techniques, and assessment procedures. This course may be used for initial teacher certification and to re-new existing teaching certificates.
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  • SWK 348: Social Welfare Policy

    3.00 Credits
    Thomas University

    This course is an introduction to social welfare policy, major perspectives on the function of social welfare in society, and the implications of these perspectives for the professional practice of social work. Selected methods of policy analysis are introduced. Students will examine the historical development of social welfare services in the United States and the political changes and processes necessary to achieve social work goals. Students will acquire an understanding and knowledge of the relationships between cultural, personal, and social values and beliefs in the formulation, implementation, delivery, and analysis of social services.
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  • SWK 350: Social Work Practice with Individuals:Generalist Practice I

    3.00 Credits
    Thomas University

    Prerequisites: Social Work Major or consent of instructor. This course is offered as a beginning general foundation class and focuses on social work practice with individuals. It will emphasize interviewing skills and counseling techniques along with the assessment of a client's situation and determination of the appropriate level of intervention for the change effort. Ecosystems theory is utilized in providing students with beginning problem solving practice skills. The integration of values and ethics into a framework for social work practice will be emphasized throughout as students are challenged to demonstrate an awareness of potential conflicts in these areas. As a clinical practice course, students will be expected to participate in interpersonal sharing and activities.
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  • SWK 369: Human Sexuality

    3.00 Credits
    Thomas University

    This elective course will review many of the important is- sues regarding sexuality that professionals will encounter in working with varied populations. Attention is given to the lifelong process of acquiring information and forming attitudes, beliefs, and values about others and ourselves. Relationships, sexual behavior, sexual health issues, sexual orientation and the development of sexual identity will be explored. The course is designed to increase the partici- pants' comfort level with these topics and to facilitate their ability to communicate effectively about these issues in their personal life and professional practice. Class participation is required; however, students may opt out of any particular class topic for a written assignment, if necessary.
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  • SWK 370: Ethical Issues in Human Services

    3.00 Credits
    Thomas University

    This course focuses on ethical decision-making in hu- man services. Students will examine the basic theories and principles of ethics, the NASW Code of Ethics, and the application of these principles to practice dilemmas. SWK490 (3 hours) Special Topics in Social Work The emphasis will be on gaining in-depth knowledge of a selected field of practice, topic area or population. Topics include: * Living with HIV/AIDS * Therapeutic Horseback Riding * Eating Disorders * Issues in Rural Health * Conflict Resolution * Other topics as posted
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  • SWK 375: Social Work Practice with Families:Generalist Practice II

    3.00 Credits
    Thomas University

    Prerequisite: Social Work Major or consent of instructor. The course focuses on intervention methods with families within a generalist social work model. Students will examine family theory in a historical and political context to understand the development of contemporary family practice models and intervention strategies. Influences upon the family (economic, cultural, ethnic, etc.) along with changes to traditional family structures (single parent, gay/lesbian, divorce) will be explored. As a clinical practice course, students will be expected to participate in interpersonal shar- ing and activities.
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