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  • SWK 370: Generalist Practice and Seminar II

    8.00 Credits
    Salve Regina University

    This is a continuation of the eight-hour per week field experience from the prior semester. Students continue to develop skills critical to the helping process while exploring further interagency networks. Student interns practice beginning skills, (e.g., interviewing, conducting home visits and community outreach). Learning focuses on the conscious use of appropriate skills and the application of values and knowledge in the field experience. The importance of the supervisory relationship is stressed, helping students to better understand "the professional use of self" in thehelping process. The weekly seminar offers support, direction and focused learning. Prerequisites: SWK216 (or concurrent enrollment), SWK320, SWK360 and concurrent enrollment in SWK330. 4 credits.
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  • SWK 390: Working with Alcoholic and Other Drug Dependent Individuals and Families

    3.00 Credits
    Salve Regina University

    This course serves as a foundation for understanding the impact of alcohol and other drugs on the individual, family, and society and its pervasiveness as a mental health, health and social welfare issue. Emphasis is on a beginning knowledge base for early identification, assessment and intervention. Prerequisites: Junior standing or permission of Chair, and either SWK120, SOC110 or PSY100. 3 credits.
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  • SWK 395: Working with the Elderly

    3.00 Credits
    Salve Regina University

    In this course, students explore the aging process, popular myths, and differences associated with race, gender, class, and culture. The bio-psycho-social aspects of aging are examined against the backdrop of the socioeconomic and political realities that form the context for individual experiences of aging. Emphasis is placed on countering ageism in America and on understanding the role of the gerontological social worker in service delivery to the individual and to the larger family system. Program and policy initiatives are discussed. Prerequisites: Junior standing or permission of Chair and either SWK120, SOC110 or PSY100. 3 credits.
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  • SWK 399: Special Topics

    3.00 Credits
    Salve Regina University

    The department periodically offers courses of particular interest to Social Work majors. 3 credits.
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  • SWK 403: Research Methods I

    3.00 Credits
    Salve Regina University

    This course is the first of two required courses in research methods for majors. It is designed to introduce students to a broad range of research tools available to social workers for use in improving the effectiveness of their practice. Research Methods I examines various methodological approaches and provides a framework for students to develop skills in operationalizing variables, stating hypotheses, critically analyzing existing research, formulating a professional literature review, constructing a questionnaire, and crafting a methodologically sound research proposal. During the semester, emphasis is placed on the selection and use of research techniques that are culturally appropriate and sensitive to individual differences. Prerequisite: Senior Social Work majors only. 3 credits.
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  • SWK 404: Research Methods II

    3.00 Credits
    Salve Regina University

    Building on the skills and knowledge base acquired in the first part of this twosemester sequence, students develop skills essential to becoming more critical consumers of research while preparing to become contributors to the knowledge base of social work practice. In addition, students design and implement a research project based on current practice experience that is relevant to the profession, of service to the agency and of interest to the student. Emphasis is placed on the analysis and interpretation of findings, with consideration of their implications for social work practice, policy, and research. Students use the statistical package SPSS to analyze quantitative data, employing descriptive and inferential (parametric and nonparametric) statistics. Prerequisite: SWK403. 3 credits.
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  • SWK 410: International Social Work

    3.00 Credits
    Salve Regina University

    Through a comprehensive, cross-national comparison of responses to major social welfare issues, students deepen their awareness of the interrelated nature of societal values and social policies. Issues of global poverty, oppression, hunger, abuse of women, homophobia and racism are examined, with emphasis on the social worker's role in promoting human rights, social justice, and sustainable development for all persons. Venues of community development worldwide are explored, with consideration of how each works to address the needs of marginalized persons, while promoting intergenerational equity and affirmative action for disenfranchised populations. The interface of the international and domestic is examined in light of generalist practice. Prerequisite: SOC211, senior Social Work majors only. 3 credits.
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  • SWK 421: Senior Field Seminar I

    3.00 Credits
    Salve Regina University

    Challenges of social work practice are processed in a weekly seminar. Students are expected to contribute to in-depth practice-related discussions, drawing upon contemporary literature in the field to inform their practice. The application of interventions across varying populations is examined. Students' professional writing is strengthened. Prerequisite: SWK370. 3 credits.
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  • SWK 422: Senior Field Internship I

    16.00 Credits
    Salve Regina University

    The senior internship experience is at least 16 hours per week in an approved, professional practice setting. Students are engaged in professionally supervised learning experiences in social service agencies. Agencies are selected based on students' specific practice interests. Students use their knowledge of a variety of theories and skills to strengthen their practice with clients. Prerequisite: SWK370. 3 credits.
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  • SWK 451: Senior Field Seminar II

    3.00 Credits
    Salve Regina University

    This course is a continuation of SWK421. Students focus on their development as professional social workers. Formal case presentations serve as the basis for evaluation of students' differential use of theories and knowledge of interventions. Multiple opportunities for self-analysis and reflection are provided. Prerequisite: SWK421. 3 credits.
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