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1.00 Credits
1 s.h. Instruction and practice in the establishment of rapport with individuals through the use of empathic listening skills. The material is presented in the context of developing a helping relationship. Prerequisite: PSY 1010.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. The first in a sequence of four methods courses presenting the generalist model of social work practice. Students are oriented to the stages of the helping process and prepared for social work practice with individuals. Within a theoretical framework emphasizing systems theory, the ecological model and strengths based perspective, students explore the relationships between micro, mezzo, and macro level systems in order to interpret and intervene to enhance social functioning. Students learn to apply the steps of the problem solving process and how to use research-based knowledge to evaluate their practice. Students learn to work with diverse client systems by applying the knowledge, skills and values of generalist social work practice including communication, trust building, interviewing, empathy, and conflict resolution. Prerequisites: SOC 1010, PSY 1010. Prerequisite or corequisite: SW 2300.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. The first of two courses exploring human behavior and the social environment. This course establishes a foundation of knowledge of human development across the life course from the biophysical, psychological, and sociological perspectives in preparation for generalist social work practice. Includes an examination of the role of spirituality in human development. Emphasizes the interaction of these dimensions as they impact social functioning. Focuses on ecological systems theory as it informs the understanding of individual, family, group, organizational, and community behavior. Examines the system-wide impact of poverty, oppression, discrimination, and exploitation. Provides opportunity for students to reflect on the developmental influences that have affected their values, world view and professional development. Prerequisites: SOC 1010, PSY 1010, and BIO 1010/BIO 3150/ or NSC 1250. Prerequisite or corequisite: SW 2300.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. The second of two courses exploring human behavior in the social environment. This course builds upon the theories and approaches presented in HBSE I by providing a detailed examination of the influence of human diversity and culture on life cycle development and behavior. Explores the differences and similarities in the experiences, needs, and beliefs of people and stresses the positive value of diversity. Special emphasis is placed on the needs, characteristics, strengths, and capacities of populations at risk, and the issues of oppression and social justice are explored. The importance of appreciating human diversity and culture for social work practice with diverse client systems is also addressed. Prerequisite: SW 3400.
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4.00 Credits
4 s.h. Examines the philosophical and historical basis and values of the social welfare system and the contemporary structure and functions of social programs. Identifies historical and current human needs and conditions that have made it difficult for individuals, families and communities to meet those needs resulting in use of social welfare services. Pays special attention to the dynamics and consequences of social and economic injustice, especially in relation to oppressed, discriminated against and exploited groups. Examines poverty, unemployment, income maintenance, distribution of wealth and income, and economic policy as they impact/are impacted by the social welfare system. Includes content on economic globalization and compares social welfare systems from a world perspective. Examines the literature in relation to social welfare issues and includes research skills in social welfare agency analysis. Prerequisite: SW 2300.
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4.00 Credits
4 s.h. The second in a sequence of four methods courses presenting the generalist model of social work practice and prepares students to work with mezzo level client systems. Students learn to apply the knowledge, skills and values of generalist social work practice in working with families and groups. Using a theoretical framework that emphasizes systems theory, the ecological model and strengths based perspective, students learn to interpret human behavior within the context and influence of the family's culture, ethnicity, world view, strengths, and developmental stages and challenges. Students develop and practice skills and methods for observing, assessing and intervening with groups and families. Prerequisite: SW 3350.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. The third in a sequence of four methods courses presenting the generalist model of social work practice and prepares students to work effectively within human service agencies. Organizational characteristics including structure, mission, climate, roles, systems, and formal and informal processes are analyzed. Students are oriented to program evaluation and complete an organizational analysis to assess organizational effectiveness, communication processes and leadership dynamics as well as the intended and unintended consequences of agency policies and practices with respect to populations at risk. Common ethical issues that arise in human service organizations are also explored and intervention strategies for effecting organizational change in furtherance of social justice are presented. Prerequisites: SW 3410, SW 3700 and admission to the Social Work Program.
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4.00 Credits
4 s.h. Explores contemporary social welfare policy in the United States and critically analyzes the social, cultural, economic, historical, political, and philosophical forces influencing its development. Discusses national and international trends and issues in social policy and distinguishes between policies, programs and institutions. Explores the relationship between social welfare policy and social work practice. Presents a framework for analyzing social policies and evaluating their intended and unintended effects particularly upon vulnerable populations including gays/lesbians, people of color, the elderly, and women. Reviews the political process and develops skills in using change and advocacy strategies to influence social policies and empower individuals, groups, families, and communities to obtain needed resources. Prerequisites: PSC 2510, SW 3500, and admission to the Social Work Program.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. The fourth course in the sequence of social work methods courses presenting the generalist model of social work practice. It prepares students to work effectively with communities by focusing on macro systems in a diverse society. Examines various perspectives on the meaning of community. Emphasis is on the application of planned change to communities with attention given to the inter-play between and among the micro, mezzo, and macro systems. Included is content on discrimination, exploitation, and oppression, particularly as they relate to women, people of color, gays/lesbians, the elderly, and other clients from differing social, cultural, racial, religious, spiritual, and class backgrounds. Prerequisite: SW 4350 and admission to the Social Work Program.
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