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3.00 Credits
The objective of this course is to enhance basic social work skills such as interviewing, problem solving, time management, technical writing, group processing, and empathic understanding. This course is also designed to assist student in developing communication and problem- solving skills with individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations; identifying community resources, and conducting organizational analysis. Prerequisites: CUSW 200, 202, 300
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3.00 Credits
This course is the first of two BSW level courses designed to provide social work students with knowledge of human behavior and development over the life span. Focusing on the life stages of conception through adolescence, the course introduces students to multiple factors that influence the reciprocal relationship between the person and the environment. Emphasis is placed on the individual, his/her membership in families, groups, organizations and communities. Students will explore social, psychological, biological, cultural and societal factors affecting human growth and development with special emphasis on each stage of development. A variety of traditional and alternative theories are explored from an ecological and systems perspective. The course places special emphasis on utilizing an Afrocentric perspective and a strengths perspective to work with systems of all sizes. Prerequisites: CUSW 200, 202, 300, 360 ( Concurrent, CUSW 403, 405/S.) Non-social work majors must get approval to take this course
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3.00 Credits
This course is the second BSW course in the human behavior and social environment content area. It extends the breadth and depth of knowledge and values introduced in Human Behavior I, to include young adults through late adulthood and issues of death and dying. Further, the course provides a framework which students can utilize to explore, analyze, process, and synthesize a range of behavioral constructs and contemporary social 413 problems referenced and supported by findings in the literature. Prerequisite: CUSW 401 ( Concurrent, CUSW 404, 406.) Non-social work majors must get approval from the Dean to take this course
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to pursue and obtain a synthesis of knowledge, values, and skills, for its integration into appropriate and effective helping strategies, i.e., theoretical models, the problem-solving method and group application skills, for professional practice with individuals, families, groups, and communities. Prerequisites: CUSW 200, 202, 300, and 360. Only Declared Social Work Seniors may enroll in this Course and the Continuum.
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3.00 Credits
This course is the continuation of CUSW 403 and is designed to provide students with skills in supervision, consultation, and autonomous work habits. The course also requires greater involvement with other professionals on behalf of individuals, groups, families, communities and agencies. Emphasis is on teamwork in agencies and organizations; techniques for interpreting and applying organizational policies and mandates. Prerequisite: CUSW 403.
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6.00 Credits
This course is an educationally directed practicum in a social service setting. A "generalist" teaching/learning framework is utilized to ensure that students have direct engagement with values clarification, agency structures, policies, clientele, and variously related individuals, groups, families, communities, and organizations. Students are required to complete two hundred and forty (240) clock hours while concurrently enrolled in CUSW 401 (Human Behavior I) and CUSW 403 (Practice Competencies I), and (USW 405 Field Instruction I). Students are in the field for two (2) days a week for Field Instruction I. Prerequisites: CUSW 200, 201, 300, 360; Co-requisite: CUSW 401, 403. Only Declared Social Work Seniors may enroll in this Course and the Continuum
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6.00 Credits
This course emphasizes evaluation, planning assessment, research, and the relationships of these activities to improved social services delivery. Students are required to complete two hundred (200) clock hours while concurrently enrolled in CUSW 402 (Human Behavior II) and CUSW 404 (Practice Competencies II), and CUSW 406 (Field Instruction). Field Instruction consists of lectures and discussions designed to integrate and synthesize theory of social service administration with practice. Field Seminar II is also designed to facilitate students' acculturation to the social work profession by providing opportunities for students to assimilate their experiences and to develop a realistic balance between the theoretical concepts discussed in the classroom and the real work of providing social services to clients. Prerequisite: CUSW 405/S; Co-requisite: CUSW 402, 404 414
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the construction, use, and assessment of social work theory in social work practice. Students are introduced to theories, concepts and practice skills needed in social work practice with individuals, families, communities, and organizations. Theoretical perspectives to be examined include reflective-therapeutic, socialist collectivist and individualist-reformist views. Radical and critical theories are also examined with a focus on structural rather than personal explanations of social problems and concern for inequality and oppression. The course integrates concepts related to social work values and ethics, diversity, promotion of social and economic justice, and empowerment of human beings.
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3.00 Credits
The objective of this course is to relate the need for mental health services to the provision of these services for diverse group members based on their (1) demographic characteristics; (2) problems; (3) treatment needs, etc. Students are expected to become particularly knowledgeable about mental health needs, and services available to meet the needs of such diverse groups as: African-Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, physically handicapped, migrant workers, women, and the elderly. The life situations that affect the behavior of these particular populations are examined from an ecosystems perspective in an effort to understand the mental health problems that emerge.
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3.00 Credits
This course will cover knowledge, concepts and tools associated with contemporary child welfare practice. The course reflects a strengths-based, family-centered approach to child welfare practice. The welfare of the child cannot and will not be considered separate from the families of which they are a part. Major social work roles, activities, tasks and skills will be explored, along with concerns and issues in implementation. Program examples and case studies will be used to identify and illustrate the application of skills and techniques introduced. Developmental stages of families and children and related needs will be explored. The course will focus on micro, mezzo, and macro considerations in providing child welfare services. Emphasis will be placed on the identification of child maltreatment, reporting procedures, and continuing professional interaction with children and families from a community-based and multidisciplinary perspective. The course integrates the concepts of cultural competence, social and economic justice, values, ethics, and of populations at risk throughout the content.
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