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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the history and dynamics of intimate partner violence including a discussion of theories, various forms of domestic violence, its impact, consequences and factors that exacerbate violence. Prevention and intervention strategies will be discussed along with policies that influence this social problem. Throughout the course, the focus will be to learn effective strategies that empower each family member to recover and/or change positively. The consideration of social work values and ethics, as well as the concerns of disadvantaged groups will be stressed.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the impact of social, economic, and political environments on diverse populations specifically race, gender, age, ethnicity, social class, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, and physical and mental ability. This course integrates the key elements of the social work profession through the lens of social, political, and economic justice. It includes the history, and philosophical foundations of social welfare, community organization, and social action strategies and tactics. Included are effects of cultural and group differences, the results of oppression, economic systems, and social policies on social work professional practice.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide students with background on the multiple issues associated with substance use and mental health disorders. This course will address substance abuse terminology, classification of substances, substance abuse/mental health policy and ethical dilemmas. Students will gain knowledge on evaluating, assessing, and developing treatment plans using evidence-based approaches for working with substance users and their families.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the current structure of social welfare programs in the United States, their historical evolution, and the role ideological, political, economic, and social forces have played in the development of the social welfare system and its present character focusing on social and economic injustice in the United States. Also discusses the impact of social welfare policies on clients, agencies, service delivery, and social work practice. Students are provided an overview of the historical development, philosophical orientation, basic values, principles and knowledge base, and practice of the profession. The course will examine critical social problems that impact societies with an emphasis on the quest for social justice at local, national and global levels. Various perspectives on social welfare, social work as a profession, and many of the core concepts of the profession will be introduced. Content will cover major concepts and perspectives to include issues in poverty, child welfare, criminal justice, health and mental health, values, ethics, and working with a diverse and vulnerable population of individuals and families, ethnicity, minorities, women, gays and lesbians, aging, and disabled people.
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3.00 Credits
This course offers students an opportunity to immerse themselves in intensive experiential learning though study abroad or study away. The course examines historical, cultural, social, economic, and political aspects of terra incognita, integrating key elements of the social work profession through the lens of social, political, and economic justice. A focus on the acquisition of 21st Century skills related to career development (e.g. global awareness, initiative and self-direction, flexibility and adaptability, social and cross-cultural skills, critical thinking and problem solving, etc.) will be emphasized. Offered concurrently with SOW 4941; graduate students will be assigned additional work.
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3.00 Credits
This course addresses patterns of human behavior and psychosocial functioning commonly conceptualized as psychopathology. The course addresses such concepts as function, mental health, mental illness, normality and abnormality. Prevalent categories of psychiatric disorders are considered as to their labeling process, differentiating characteristics, explanatory theories and relevance for social work practice. This course is open to students admitted to the MSW program only.
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3.00 Credits
The advanced social work practitioner is required to demonstrate group skills in a wide variety of practice situations. The focus of this course is on the design and implementation of group treatment services for at risk populations of varying ages, social situations and composition. Students will be afforded the opportunity to develop a clear sense of the scope, uses and skills of group work in the social work profession. Department Permission is required.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the values, principles and functions that provide the foundation for effective leadership and management practice in the field of social work. Students will receive an overview of styles and skills used in social work leadership, management and supervision which are appropriate to both clinical and community social work practice settings. This course will provide students with values, principles and strategies for leading teams, problem-solving, and supporting multicultural and diverse staffing in social work agencies. Department Permission is required.
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3.00 Credits
This course will focus on the goals of group and filial play therapy. In group play therapy, topics include the role of the play therapist, selection of group members, planning/structuring of sessions, and developmentally responsive play and expressive arts activities. In filial play therapy, also known as Child Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT), the focus is on intervention skills designed to improve parent-child relationships using a group parent-training format. Students will be expected to use play therapy kit created during SOW 5356. Department Permission is required.
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3.00 Credits
The second of two required courses in the social work practice in research sequence. This advanced curriculum course builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in the foundation research course. The focus of this course is on the advanced skills necessary to effectively evaluate practice. The course utilizes single subject design and program evaluation techniques that are grounded in the social sciences and social work literature. Particular attention will be paid to the ethical issues of conducting research with oppressed and vulnerable populations.This course is open to students admitted to the MSW program only.
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