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  • SOCW 210: Social Welfare: Policy and Services

    3.00 Credits
    Valparaiso University

    The objectives of this course are historical overviews of the economics, social and political forces that shape the social welfare structure. Descriptive analyses of current social welfare programs, public and private, are examined. Professional values and ethics undergird the content that further examines macrosystem matters affecting human diversity and social justice. This course offers activities in and out of the classroom that are designed to help students see the relevance of social policy. May be used to fulfill the Social Science component of the General Education Requirements. Prerequisite:    SOCW-151
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  • SOCW 220: Human Behavior and Social Environment

    3.00 Credits
    Valparaiso University

    A study of bio-psycho-social and cultural variables that affect human development and behavior. General systems theory is used as a theoretical foundation. Various other theoretical frameworks are examined as they apply to different social groups (friendship, family, organization, community). General systems theory is intentionally integrated throughout the course content. Gender, race, sexual orientation, and social class issues related to human development and interaction are analyzed. May be used to fulfill the Social Science component of the General Education Requirements. Prerequisite:    SOCW-151
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  • SOCW 240: Communication and Counseling Skills

    3.00 Credits
    Valparaiso University

    This course is a unique experiential and introductory interviewing course where students critically examine and learn about foundational theory for communication and counseling skills. Additionally, they learn elements of basic counseling theory, the overarching helping process in a multicultural context, and then apply theoretical frameworks in videotaped and cross cultural exchanges. Built on social work systems theory and the strengths perspectives, students gain experience in applying theory and skills with sensitivity to work with people from diverse backgrounds. The aim is for students to develop beginning level intentional competence as communicators, interviewers, and change agents with client systems. Prerequisite:    SOCW-151
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  • SOCW 330: Vulnerable Populations: Color, Gender, and Orientation

    3.00 Credits
    Valparaiso University

    This course introduces students to a number of at-risk, vulnerable populations based on a matrix of diversity factors. Students will learn social work theories and practices relevant to understanding the sources, maintenance, and strategies to change the vulnerable status of these populations. Prerequisite: junior /senior status. May be used to fulfill either the Cultural Diversity course component or to partially fulfill the Social Science component of the General Education Requirements, but not both.
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  • SOCW 340: Professional Intervention and Human Services

    5.00 Credits
    Valparaiso University

    An integrated learning, practice course, which introduces students to the social work planned change process and generalist intervention model. Students learn theories, concepts, and an ethical guide that provide a framework for generalist social work intervention. Students complete a 100-hour educationally directed and supervised internship, during which they apply theoretical frameworks in agency settings. Assignments, both in the classroom and in the field, are compiled to create the Junior Level Learning Portfolio. Prerequisites: SOCW 151, 210, 220 and 240. Prerequisite:    SOCW-151 AND SOCW-210 AND SOCW-220 AND SOCW-240
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  • SOCW 365: Introduction to Methods of Social Research

    4.00 Credits
    Valparaiso University

    This course examines the application of concepts of research methodology to social work practice. All students will conduct original research and present it in both oral and poster presentations at conferences. The research content includes qualitative and quantitative research methodologies; data analysis, including statistical procedures; systematic evaluation of practice; instrument development; proposal writing and critique; biases in research methods and reports. Prerequisite: SOCW 151, 210, 220, 240, and PSY 201. Prerequisite:    SOCW-151 AND SOCW-210 AND SOCW-220 AND SOCW-240 AND PSY-201
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  • SOCW 390: Social Work Colloquium

    2.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Valparaiso University

    A study of selected topics reflective of contemporary concerns for the social worker, such as adulthood, women, clinical methods and techniques for helping professions, housing, ethics, substance abuse, juvenile delinquency, and poverty. Listings are announced. Prerequisite: junior standing or consent of the Chair of the Department.
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  • SOCW 391: Advanced Seminar in Social Work

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Valparaiso University

    Full- or half-semester courses specializing in particular areas of social work practice or methodology such as administration, current issues in group services, family therapy, new techniques for solving community problems, supervision and children’s services. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and consent of the Chair of the Department.
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  • SOCW 395: Independent Study

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Valparaiso University

    This curricular offering gives students an opportunity to independently examine a topic in depth beyond the traditional social work courses. Credit is based on the anticipated length and rigor of the project. Students are required to be in good standing and have at least a 2.5 grade point average. Students are assigned a faculty mentor for the project based on faculty expertise and workload. Prerequisite: junior standing and consent of the Chair of the Department.
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  • SOCW 410: Analysis of Social Policy

    3.00 Credits
    Valparaiso University

    An intensive study of social welfare policy, principally in the United States, and a historical review of the contemporary forces, primarily social and economic, that have shaped their development. Students will each select a specific policy area in which to focus their research. Common policy areas chosen include social services, education, housing, income maintenance, protective services, and health care services. Prerequisites: senior standing and SOCW 151, 210, 220, 240, 330, 365, or consent of the Chair of the Department, Prerequisite:    SOCW-151 AND SOCW-210 AND SOCW-220 AND SOCW-240 AND SOCW-330 AND SOCW-365
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