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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to give students beginning competency skills and knowledge in generalist social work practice using the Generalist Intervention Model with families. The family as a whole is viewed as the client system and is the unit of attention. An ecological perspective and systems view of practice is used. Intervention theories and practice skills are studied and applied. The course builds on knowledge grounded in the liberal arts studies, including courses such as Developmental Psychology (Psy 202), Introduction to Sociology (Soc 110), Social Psychology (Soc 120), Human Biology (Biol 104), Multicultural Studies (AMCS), and Womens Studies (WS) courses. This course draws from the knowledge and skills learned in SW 330 and SW 400, as well as interviewing and assessment skills from SW 420.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to give students beginning competency skills and knowledge in generalist social work practice using the Generalist Intervention Model with the mezzo systems families and groups as the target area of practice. An ecological perspective and systems view of practice is used. Intervention theories and practice skills are studied and applied to both the family and the group as the target areas of intervention. The course builds on knowledge grounded in the liberal arts studies, including courses such as Developmental Psychology (PSY 202), Introduction to Sociology (SOC 110), Social Psychology (SOC 120), Human Biology (BIOL 104), American Multicultural Studies (AMCS), and Women's and Gender Studies (WS) courses. This course draws from the knowledge and skills learned in SW 330 and SW 400, as well as interviewing and assessment skills from SW 420.
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3.00 Credits
This course offers an overview of the basic knowledge, values, and skills applied in social work with groups. Students will become acquainted with the stages of group development and the dynamics, objectives, and tasks of each stage. General leadership skills will be explored as well as specific interventions with the individual group member, the group as a whole, and the group's external environment. The class will also examine groups as manifestations of societal/cultural norms and will discuss the specific knowledge, values, and skills related to working with groups that have diverse membership. The student will gain experience as a member and leader of a growth group and will apply the knowledge and skills learned and discussed in class to her/his growth group process.
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3.00 Credits
Generalist social work practice utilizing the problem solving model with focus on the knowledge, values and skills for working with organizations and communities. Prior or concurrent enrollment in SW 460 is required.
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3.00 Credits
Development of social welfare polices and current policy structures, and policy practice, advocacy, analysis, and evaluation used in agency, community, and legislative settings. Admission to the Social Work program is required. Prior or concurrent registration in POL 470 is also required.
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1.00 Credits
Social Work 468 students will examine and integrate field theory with field experience preparation as students learn about the expectations and parameters of the social work internship experience, the diversity of local and regional human services agencies, emerging trends in practice, and the development of professionalism and social work identity. Students will actively engage in internship preparation and finalization and explore methods for professional self-care. A key element in the concept of seminar is participation and discussion. The willingness and ability of students to actively participate in every class is essential to the successful completion of this course.
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12.00 Credits
Required field experience under agency and departmental supervision. Opportunity to practice/integrate social work core competencies and practice behaviors (knowledge, value, and skills) obtained in class. Planning must occur one semester prior to internship. Students must have completed 90 hours of human service experience, have a minimum cumulative MSUM GPA of 2.5, and be concurrently enrolled in SW 492. Student must also have completed all major restricted electives and other electives.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Selected topics of concern to social work students and human service professionals. May be repeated to 6 credits. Listed prerequisite can be waived with consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Seminar during internship to promote integration of academic knowledge and field learning with a focus on professional and ethical issues. Must be concurrently enrolled in SW 469. The instructor will also be the primary liaison between the university and field setting. The instructor will coordinate and conduct site visits for the internship experience.
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1.00 Credits
Individual study, project, or research of special interest. Repeatable to 6 credits. May apply to the social work elective requirement for the major. Listed prerequisite can be waived with consent of instructor.
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