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3.00 Credits
Focuses on quantitative social work research methods. Principles of research methodologies and designs for systematic evaluation of social work practice and social service programs are emphasized. Computer analysis of data is studied and applied. Implications for social work practice and knowledge building are integral outcomes. Prerequisites: MATH 216; SW 145, 150.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the student to the arena of research. The student will learn the connection between collecting and examining data through analysis of qualitative research articles. Qualitative methodologies of field research: sampling, interviewing, case studies, and single-subject design will be emphasized. Qualitative data methodology will give students opportunities to proceed from the specific to the general and learn how to begin creating a study for examination. Prerequisite: SW 310.
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1.00 Credits
Provides the student with continued exposure to and increasing involvement in the field. Examines a broad spectrum of programs and services that constitute a community social welfare system. Emphasis is placed on analysis of selected agencies and institutions through observation/participation experiences and an accompanying integrative seminar at appropriate points. Prerequisite: SW 150
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on the interrelationships of biological, psychological, social, structural, and cultural dimensions of human behavior across the life span. Theoretical frameworks are presented to better understand human behavior in family, group, organization, and community as primary systems. Major influences on human behavior such as racism, sexism, ageism, and other structural factors are analyzed. Prerequisites: PSY 251, BIOL 130, HIST 105, SOC 214.
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3.00 Credits
Builds on the generalist model presented in SW 250. Enables students to apply theories, develop practice skills, and employ a range of interventive strategies in working with individual and family systems. To be taken concurrently with SW 311, 401, and 402. Prerequisites: SW 230, 250, 310, 350.
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3.00 Credits
Builds on the generalist model presented in SW 250. Enables students to apply theories, develop practice skills, and employ a range of interventive strategies in working with neighborhoods, communities, and organizations. Social work influence and intervention at political system levels are emphasized. To be taken concurrently with SW 311, 400, and 402. Prerequisites: SW 230, 250, 310, 350.
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3.00 Credits
Builds on the generalist model presented in SW 250. Enables students to apply theories, develop practice skills, and employ a range of interventive strategies in working with small groups. Group structure and process, stages of group development, and group work skills are emphasized. To be taken concurrently with SW 311, 400, and 401. Prerequisites: SW 230, 250, 310, 350.
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3.00 Credits
Analyzes policies and services designed to meet a range of needs and problems experienced by children and their families. Specific areas of analysis include child abuse and neglect, juvenile justice, homelessness, foster care, adoptions, institutional vis-a-vis community strategies in response to particular problems, impacts of prejudice/ discrimination on minority groups, children and families, advocacy, and social change.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the biological, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of aging. Analyzes roles and relationships of older persons and systems included in their environment (e.g., family, friends, neighborhood, etc.). The contemporary continuum of care in the context of a strengths based approach is explored. The course also focuses on ageism, stereotyping, advocacy, and social policy change.
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3.00 Credits
Understanding the family in its varied forms, in our society is beyond most individual personal experience. The interactions of systems and subsystems impacting the family and the family's responses and initiatives are rich issues for study by students who are preparing to work with and for families across systems. This course will give students relevant practical knowledge for understanding diverse family issues confronted by diverse family structures.
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