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6.00 Credits
Co-requisite:SWK421. The field practicum is an edu- cationally focused, guided field experience in which students engage in community-based practice with indi- viduals, families, and/or communities. From the context of Sa systems theoretical approach to problem-solving, students gain experience with various social work roles, such as advocate, broker, and counselor. Students learn to function as professional generalist social workers in an organizational setting, to demonstrate an understanding of and behavior consistent with the NASW Code of Ethics, and to increasingly assume professional responsibility. Special emphasis is placed on the identification of specific needs, the empowerment of diverse populations at the micro and mezzo levels, and a keen awareness of social justice issues.
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3.00 Credits
Co-requisite: SWK420. This course affords the opportunity to integrate knowledge, values and skills derived in social work courses with real-life practice situations experienced in the practicum. Students review social work ethics, issues in the workplace, appropriate uses of supervision, empowerment with diverse and special populations, and social justice issues.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Social Work Major or consent of instructor. This course focuses on how social work practice can be most effectively utilized through small group work. Students will understand the context and evolution of group theory and the contexts in which it is most effective. Students will be required to participate in an on-going group and will be responsible for leadership, facilitation and activities during the semester. Students will also explore other group settings (12 step, skills based, educational, etc.) in the community. Special group characteristics (ethnic, gender, gay/lesbian, cultural, children, etc.) will also be explored. As a clinical practice course, students will be expected to participate in interpersonal sharing and activities. perspectives, systems/ecological and values and oppres sion, and learn to address biopsychosocial influences on human functioning.
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6.00 Credits
Field Practicum II(Spring) Prerequisites: SWK 420, SWK 421. Co-requisite: SWK 455 This field practicum is a continuation of the field experience begun in SWK 420. .Students continue to use a problem-solving, systems approach as they become more experienced in an agency setting. Emphasis is placed on the specific needs and empowerment of special populations at the macro level, including a keen awareness of social justice issues as they relate to agency policy decisions and organizational structure.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to basic research and program evaluation methodology, utilizing research literature and program evaluation techniques, so that they can become informed consumers of research and proficient providers of program evaluation services in community-based settings. One aspect of the course focuses on developing an understanding of the basic principles of designing and conducting research. The other aspect of this course prepares students to conduct a Program Evaluation, which critically evaluates services, programs, treatments, plans, outcomes, cost, and satisfaction of the individuals served.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: SWK420, SWK421. Co-requisite: SWK451. The course affords the opportunity to continue the integra-tion of knowledge, values and skills derived in social work courses through real-life practice situations experienced in the practicum, and is the capstone for the student's educa tional experience. Students produce an original work integrating her/his knowledge, values and skills based on field experiences.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Social Work Major or consent of instructor. This course will focus on how students can effectively join, participate and influence communities and organizations regarding social work related issues. Students will be expected to demonstrate a grasp of ecosystems theory in their approach and will be challenged to show how they can think and act ethically when encountering conflicts in macro-level work. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding the specific needs of diverse and vulnerable populations, and actions for empowerment which can be utilized at the macro level. This is a clinical practice class which requires interpersonal interaction with other students and/or community organizations.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
This variable credit course (1, 2, or 3 credit hours) pro- vides individual students with a unique opportunity to study a particular area of interest under the directed supervision of a faculty member. Faculty approval must be obtained before registering for this class.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course is designed to cast, rehearse, and present a theatrical production using a combination of students, faculty, and community members. Students will develop experience in the dramatic arts, including acting and technical aspects of production.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course gives students who have received credit for THE300 additional experience in drama through participation in a theatrical production.
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