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3.00 Credits
This course, which is the first in a two-part social policy sequence, provides an historical and analytical assessment of social welfare as an institution, using a framework of social theories and definitions of social welfare conditions, policy goals, program design, and service delivery. It examines the evolution of social welfare in the United States as compared to other countries. It also examines domestic social institutions, identifying ways to improve social functioning and alleviate oppressive conditions. The functions of social work as a profession are explored in areas such as income security, family and children's services, health care services, and programs for persons with disabilities and for older persons. This course provides an historical and analytical assessment of social welfare as an institution,using a framework of social theories and definitions of social welfare conditions, policy goals, program design and service delivery. It examines the evolution of social welfare in the United States as compared to other countries. It also examines domestic social institutions, identifying ways to improve social functioning and alleviate oppressive conditions. The functions of social work as a profession explored in areas such as income security, family and children's services, health care services, and programs for persons with disabilities and for older persons. Prerequisite: SOC 100.
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3.00 Credits
The focus of this course is on the interrelatedness of genetic, biological, emotional, societal, and environmental conditions, and on the values that foster or impede social functioning and their effects on individuals, families, groups, communities, organizations, and society. The focus of this course is on the interrelatedness of genetic, biological, emotional, societal, and environmental conditions, and on the values that foster or impede social functioning and their effects on individuals, families, groups, communities, organizations and society. Prerequisite : SOC 100, and BIO 100 or BIO 132, or permission of department chair.
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3.00 Credits
Emphasizing the Connecticut region, this course analyzes and develops an understanding of human diversity in professional social work practice. The focus is on deepening the knowledge of self and others. Theoretical approaches, case studies, and experiential exercises are used. Emphasizing the Connecticut region, this course analyzes and develops an understanding of human diversity in professional social work practice. The focus is on deepening the knowledge of self and others. Theoretical approaches, case studies, and experiential exercises are used. Prerequisite: SOC 100 or permission of department chair. Priority given to SW and HPX majors.
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide students with information about the HIV/AIDS epidemic: biological aspects and the medical, psychosocial, and ethical/legal responses to the disease; understanding of current local, state and federal policy laws affecting medical and social services; regional resources available to persons living with HIV/AIDS. The course will also provide the opportunity for students to address their own concerns, to clarify values positions, to understand the impact of HIV/AIDS on those in the primary client's social network, and to begin developing analytic and interaction skills necessary to work directly with, or to advocate on behalf of, persons living with HIV/AIDS. This course will provide students with information about the HIV/AIDS epidemic: biological aspects and the medical, psychosocial, and ethical/legal responses to the disease; understanding of current local, state and federal policy laws affecting medical and social services; regional resources available to persons living with HIV/AIDS. The course will also provide the opportunity for students to address their own concerns, to clarify values positions, to understand the impact of HIV/AIDS on those in the primary client's social network, and to begin developing analytic and interaction skills necessary to work directly with, or to advocate on behalf of, persons living with HIV/AIDS. Prerequisite: SOC 100.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to gerontology, focusing on the physical, psychological, social, emotional, and environmental aspects of aging. It also provides an overview of social policies and issues affecting older persons and social programs for older persons. This course provides an introduction to gerontology, focusing on the physical, psychological, social, emotional, and environmental aspects of aging. It also provides an overview of social policies and issues affecting older persons and social programs for older persons. Prerequisite: SOC 100.
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3.00 Credits
This Writing Intensive (W) course is designed for students intending to pursue a professional career in such fields as social work, education, nursing, and other health services. Using a writing-to-learn approach, students will respond in writing to a range of texts from across disciplines and genres in order to deepen their understanding, exercise critical thinking, and enhance clarity of written communication in the human service and health care professions. The class may make use of shared writing and reading, small group exercises, and other peer reading and responses. All readings and exercises will reflect professional values and concerns. This Writing Intensive (W) course is designed for students intending to pursue a professional career in such fields as social work, education, nursing, and other health services. Using a writing-to-learn approach, students will respond in writing to a range of texts from across disciplines and genres in order to deepen their understanding, exercise critical thinking, and enhance clarity of written communication in thehuman service and health care professions. The class may make use of shared writing and reading, small group exercises, and other peer reading and responses. All readings and exercises will reflect professional values and concerns. Prerequisite: WRT 101 or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to research concepts and skills relevant to generalist social work practice with client systems of all sizes. The purpose of this course is to prepare generalist social workers to: read, interpret, critique, and generate social work research; utilize research skills to evaluate and enhance practice; and contribute to the development of social work knowledge. This course introduces students to research concepts and skills relevant to generalist social work practice with client systems of all sizes. The purpose of this course is to prepare generalist social workers to: read, interpret, critique, and generate social work research; utilize research skills to evaluate and enhance practice; and contribute to the development of social work knowledge. Prerequisite: SW 200 and MAT 100. Open only to social work majors.
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3.00 Credits
This 13-week, 104-hour supervised field practicum provides students with an agency based generalist social work practice experience. Spring semester. This 13-week, 104-hour supervised field practicum provides students with an agency based generalist social work practice experience. Spring semester. This 13-week, 104-hour supervised field practicum provides students with an agency based generalist social work practice experience. Spring semester. Prerequisite: junior standing in the major and permission of department chair. Corequisite: SW 306 and SW 309.
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3.00 Credits
This seminar is designed to provide students with an opportunity to conceptualize and evaluate their field experiences, participate in collaborative peer learning and integrate the field experience with the theoretical and conceptual frameworks of generalist social work practice. Spring semester. This seminar is designed to provide students with an opportunity to conceptualize and evaluate their field experiences, participate in collaborative peer learning and integrate the field experience with the theoretical and conceptual frameworks of generalist social work practice. Spring semester. This seminar is designed to provide students with an opportunity to conceptualize and evaluate their field experiences, participate in collaborative peer learning and integrate the field experience with the theoretical and conceptual frameworks of generalist social work practice. Spring semester. Corequisite: junior standing in the major, SW 305 and SW 309.
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3.00 Credits
Utilizing the conceptual frameworks of generalist social work practice, this course focuses on the development of interpersonal and interviewing skills, values, and ethics of the profession, and the professional knowledge base. Professional use of self is also emphasized. Spring semester Utilizing the conceptual frameworks of generalist social work practice, this course focuses on the development of interpersonal and interviewing skills, values, and ethics of the profession, and the professional knowledge base. Professional use of self is also emphasized. Spring semester. Utilizing the conceptual frameworks of generalist social work practice, this course focuses on the development of interpersonal and interviewing skills, values, and ethics of the profession, and the professional knowledge base. Professional use of self is also emphasized. Spring semester. Prerequisite: Acceptance into junior standing in the major. Corequisite: SW 305 and SW 306. Permission of department chair required.
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