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Course Criteria
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5.00 Credits
Students are placed in community social work agencies for 12 hours weekly of closely supervised field learning. Students are given responsibility for work with culturally diverse populations including individuals, families, groups or the larger community. Field settings include child and family services, schools, correctional agencies, shelters, neighborhood centers, nursing homes, and others. A weekly 2-hour seminar increases students' understanding of field work education and helps students integrate theoretical concepts with practice. Prerequisites: SWK 330, 340, 362; pre- or co-requisite: SWK 343. Open only to social work majors who have completed Phase II of the Admission Process.
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3.00 Credits
The generalist problem-solving process introduced in generalist Practice I is studied through its concluding phases. Added is consideration of research methods appropriate for evaluation of ongoing practice. Work with families and groups emphasized. Populations of special concern include those diverse in culture, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, ability, and spirituality. Prerequisites: SWK 330, 340, 362. Enrollment limited to social work majors.
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2.00 Credits
Examination of the historical development of public and private social programs for children and families; policies related to foster care, adoption, removal of children, permanency planning, and family support; child and family advocacy. Offered periodically.
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2.00 Credits
The African American family viewed from a broad perspective: historical, desegregation implications, sex roles, family life and child rearing, and socioeconomic characteristics. Prerequisites: SOC 101h, SWK 231 or consent of instructor. Offered periodically.
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4.00 Credits
Broad survey of crime and delinquency; review of the criminal justice system (police, courts and jails) at the local and state levels. Discussion of techniques employed in the rehabilitation of offenders. Prerequisite: SOC 101h. Cross-listed with SOC 356 and JUS 356. Offered periodically.
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2.00 Credits
Impact of substance abuse on the person, family, and community. Nature of use and abuse of alcohol, legal and illegal substances. Historical perspectives, medical, psychological and behavioral aspects examined. Treatment approaches and the recovery process are studied. Prerequisite: SOC 101h or PSY 103h. Offered periodically.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the research process: hypothesis formulation, literature review, research design, and operationalization; overview of research analysis and interpretation. Quantitative and qualitative research methodologies for knowledge building and program and practice evaluation are emphasized. Includes application of computer technology and prepares students to critique current social work research. Prerequisites: SWK 231, 232, BES 310 is a preferred prerequisite, or consent of the Social Work Department Chair.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Consideration of a special topic relevant to the profession or practice of social work; course may be repeated for a maximum of four credits. Offered periodically.
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5.00 Credits
A minimum of 12 hours each week is spent providing social services in a professional learning capacity in a community agency serving diverse populations. A new field setting is assigned for this academic year to strengthen the student's social work practice knowledge and skills. A weekly 2-hour field seminar emphasizes practice with populations at risk and linkages with theory and practice. Prerequisites: SWK 342, 343; Pre- or co-requisite: SWK 455. Enrollment restricted to social work majors.
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5.00 Credits
This course focuses on the interaction of community practice, organization practice and policy practice. The generalist social work model is the underpinning of how students learn to create change in these systems. A social action project and policy analysis assignment tie together theory and practice. Prerequisites: SWK 342, 343, 362; POS 213h. Enrollment limited to social work majors.
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