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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
The purpose of this didactic, interactive program is to encourage students to develop a closer identification with social work scholars, practitioners and academicians. The Honors Program is designed for social work majors during the junior/senior year of study for an undergraduate degree in social work. In order to qualify for this program social work majors need a 3.50 cumulative GPA in all courses. The successful completion of the requirements for this program with a grade of "B" or better, leads to a graduation with Honors in Social Work.
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3.00 Credits
Examination of law enforcement at different levels of society - local, state, federal, and international - with special emphasis upon law enforcement's role and impact upon society and vice versa; includes presentation of law enforcement's purposes, methods, structure, and community interaction.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: SWK 240. The nature and general provisions of criminal law, interpretation of criminal statutes, elements and parties to crime, defenses to criminal culpability, crimes against persons and property.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisites: SWK 200, SWK 201, SWK 300, SWK 302, SWK 303, SWK 304, SWK 305, SWK 350; written permission of adviser. Fundamental and basic professional course that allows students to develop, expand, and utilize knowledge of human development and social structure to initiate a framework for social-work practice; uses generalist model which requires development of skills that can be used in various social contexts. First of a two-semester sequence which encompasses a full range of strategies and skills necessary when working with individuals, families, small groups, organizations and communities. Emphasis on an inquiry model of social work practice. A lab experience is required of all students as part of the course. Open to social work majors only. Student must achieve a grade of B or better to continue into SWK 485, SWK 490, and SWK 495. Additionally, SWK 385, SWK 390, and SWK 395 must be taken concurrently.
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6.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Written permission of field coordinator. SWK 385, SWK 390, and SWK 395 must be taken concurrently. Placement in a selected community service agency for 16 hours per week provides an opportunity to gain experience in the application of concepts and principles of interventions through actual problem-solving in the human service context. The student is required to demonstrate the integration of skills and a professional attitude in their work with clients and the agency. Continuation onto a second field practicum (SWK 490) and completion of the major are contingent on a grade of B or better.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Written permission of field coordinator. This course is taken concurrently with SWK 385 and SWK 490. Students are expected to synthesize practicum learning with knowledge gained in field experience and other courses. Themes addressed are practicum agency, policies, programs, current issues, and various practice strategies and approaches. Student must achieve a grade of B or better to continue into SWK 485, SWK 490, and SWK 495. A log will be required of each student.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Written permission of instructor and Director. Readings and assignments in areas of special interest to the Social Work major.
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4.00 Credits
This course will explore in detail selected social welfare, economic, and cultural issues prevalent in Zimbabwe, with special emphasis given to African University in Old Mutare, Zimbabwe, Africa. Students will have the opportunity to explore and develop a topic of choice. Visitations at community organizations, social welfare agencies, and orphanages will be arranged. Tours to historical sites will be provided to help students comprehend the complexities of Zimbabwe as a country. Activities will introduce students to the nature of social and political issues in the context of Zimbabwe. Study Abroad.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor. Conceptual and methodological perspectives for understanding the basic needs of the aging and the contingencies they face; includes the principles of and strategies for assessing needs, establishing objectives, estimating resources, and determining and evaluating interventions at individual, family, group, and community levels. Opportunity for students to become familiar with programs for the aged, service delivery networks, and strategies for influencing social policy and legislation.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: SWK 240. Examination of contemporary social issues, including alcoholism, drug addiction, mental illness, poverty, family crisis, nonvictim crime, child abuse, senility, and racism as they intersect the criminal-justice system. Interaction of social issues and criminal behavior is analyzed with the focus on alternatives to arrest and incarceration through the use of community resources. Course expectations assume a background in criminal justice or administration of justice system.
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