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3.00 Credits
This second course in the practice sequence focuses on skills and strategies for competent and ethical foundation level interviewing and assessment with diverse clients throughout the life span. Generalist practice interviewing and assessment techniques for children, adolescents and adults will be included. Emphasis is placed upon practice with Hispanic, American Indian, and other oppressed populations of New Mexico and the Southwest. Prerequisite: SW 365.
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3.00 Credits
This two-semester course sequence surveys theoretical perspectives of human life course development and the environmental contexts within which development occurs. The sequence explores the interactions among individuals and between individuals and families, groups, organizations, communities, society, and culture. The sequence emphasizes ethno-cultural contexts with special attention to the diverse populations of New Mexico and the Southwest.
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3.00 Credits
This is the second course of a two-semester sequence described in SW 385. Prerequisite: SW 385.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of services for the protection of children. The intersection of human behavior theory with micro level generalist practice and with macro level program and policy formulation in child welfare is presented within a framework of critical thinking and sound decision- making. Medical and legal aspects of child abuse and neglect are addressed as well as federal, state and community based child welfare policies and programs. Emphasis is placed on child welfare practice with Hispanic, American Indian, and other oppressed populations of New Mexico and the Southwest. Prerequisites: Completion of all 300 level SW courses.
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2.00 Credits
The course surveys major sociological and psychological theories of family violence throughout the life span. Social and interpersonal factors contributing to family violence are explored in an ethno-cultural context, with special emphasis on the Hispanic and Native American populations of New Mexico and the Southwest.
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3.00 Credits
This second course in the undergraduate research sequence builds on knowledge and skills introduced in SW 330. Additional topics presented include hypothesis development, variables, methods of data collection, research design, instrumentation, and applied research strategies. Research on behalf of the diverse populations of New Mexico and the Southwest is emphasized. Prerequisite: SW 330.
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4.00 Credits
The purpose of field practicum is to offer students the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to practice. The field practicum requires students to be placed with a community agency during their senior year. In their agency placement, students are expected to demonstrate social work skills, knowledge, and values in working with individuals, groups, families, and communities. A total of 208 hours of field practicum/placement are required. Co-requisite: SW 451 and SW 465.
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3.00 Credits
The course examines areas of the law in which social work and our legal system intertwine. It also surveys ethical principles and related legal concepts that impact professional social work, and introduces a framework for the resolution of practice dilemmas. Finally, the course provides students with basic practice skills necessary to find and interpret the law. Major emphasis is placed on the operation of the legal system in New Mexico and the Southwest.
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4.00 Credits
This foundation practicum sequence is designed to help students apply foundation knowledge of social work skills, values and ethics in practice. By providing a series of supervised assignments and tasks, the practicum experience will expose students to a variety of social work roles. Students will apply generalist social work knowledge, skills and values to practice with individuals, couples, families, groups and communities. Co-requisites: SW 452 and SW 466.
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1.00 Credits
This seminar provides students an opportunity to integrate practice theory with field (practicum) experience. Students are exposed to a wide range of practice situations and will have an opportunity to address pragmatic and procedural aspects of field instruction. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: SW 432.
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