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  • SW 300: Introduction to Social Work

    3.00 Credits
    South Carolina State University

    SW 300. Introduction to Social Work. 3 (3,0). This course is designed as a survey course examinig the concepts, attitudes, resources, functions and activities in the field of social work. This course is offered for students who wish to obtain knowledge of the nature of social work. It is the first course in the professional sequence for social work. It stresses values, ethics, definitions and functions of the social welfare policy and service in the United States, contemporary issues in social welfare, the impact of racism, oppression, poverty and gender on such policies and programs. Thirty (30) hours of community agency service is required. Prerequisite: None. (F,S)
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  • SW 302: Human Behav & the Soc Environ

    3.00 Credits
    South Carolina State University

    SW 302. Human Behavior and the Social Environment II. 3(3,0). This course will draw upon the personality theories taught in SW 301. The emphasis is human development and behavior from adolescence through old age of the life cycle and the adjustment task common to each stage. Students will explore the relationship between biological, psychological, and environmental factor the interaction and interrelationships between people and their social environment. Taken concurrent with SW 303,SW 304, and SW 305. Prerequisite: Biological Science 152, Biologicial Science 153 and SW 301. (F)
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  • SW 303: Human Div & Soc Work Practice

    3.00 Credits
    South Carolina State University

    SW 303. Human Diversity and Social Work Practice. 3(3,0) In this course, students will examine cultural and social diversity with an emphasis on population at risk who are oppressed due to race, color, gender, age, physical, and/or mental ability, sexual orientation, religion or poverty status. This course is intended not to make students "experts" in diversity, but rather, learners about the broad similarities and differences among diverse populations and cultures. The cognitive and sensitivity focus of the course will help students address concepts of individuality, equality and power as ways of helping them clarify attitudes and values as they deal with client systems. Students will study the nature of ethnocentrism and other "isms" and the calls for action designed to improve the likelihood of social and economic justice. Taken concurrently with SW302, SW304 and SW305. Prerequisites: SW301, Biological Science 152, Biological Science 153 and SW301. (F)
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  • SW 305: Orientation to Prof Developmen

    3.00 Credits
    South Carolina State University

    SW 305. Orientation of Professional Development. 3(1,2) This is a laboratory course. Course content will include issues related to students readiness to enter field instruction and professional practice. Interviewing, stress and time management skills are some of the topics to be covered. Taken concurrentlywith SW 302, SW 303, SW 304. Prerequisite: BSC 152, BSC 153, and SW 301.
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  • SW 400: Social Work Res & Stat II

    3.00 Credits
    South Carolina State University

    SW 400. Social Work Research and Statistics II. 3(3,0) The course provides students with advanced skills in (a) conceptualizing research problems in practice; (b) completing research on a timely issue, and (c) using inferential skills of data analysis. The technique of single subject research will be reinforced. Students will apply rearch measures to the proposal submetted in SW 306 as well as in Field Instructions I and II. Taken concurrently with SW 401, SW 402 and SW 403. Prerequisite: SW 306 and SW 307.
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  • SW 401: Social Work Practice II

    3.00 Credits
    South Carolina State University

    SW 401. Social Work Practice II. 3(3,0) This course focuses on a generalist approach to social work practice with families and individuals at risk because of substance abuse, domestic violence, poverty, handicapping conditions, poor housing and unsafe communities. Special attention is given to intervention with individuals and families with special needs including gays and lebians, people of diverse racial adn ethics backgrounds, adn women. Taken concurrently with SW 400, SW 402, SW 403. Prerequisite: SW 306 and SW 307.
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  • SW 402: Field Instruction I

    6.00 Credits
    South Carolina State University

    SW 402. Field Instructions I. 6(0,6) Under the supervision of a professional social worker students will spent 16 hours per week in an agency or an approved setting to acquire experience in direct social work practicel, therebygiving them an opportunity to apply theory to practice. Must be taken concurrently with SW 400, SW 401, and SW 403. Prerequisite: SW 306 and SW 307.
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  • SW 403: Social Work Seminar I

    2.00 Credits
    South Carolina State University

    SW 403. Social Work Seminar I. 2(0,2) A seminar to accompany SW 402.
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  • SW 417: Substance Abuse

    3.00 Credits
    South Carolina State University

    SW 417. Substance Abuse. 3(3,0). This course is a survey course which examines, primarily from a family systems perspective and approach, the use, abuse of and addiction to substance, (alcohol and drugs) both legal and illicit . It has evolved from a humanistic recognition that substance abuse is the most pressing current problem in the United State. The definition, etilogy, theories, myths and the realities of abuse, use and addiction do not resolve the problem but combine with socioeconomic, cultural, and physiological factorsto develop a better uderstanding of this complex problem. A balanced perspective on treatment, spanning disease and maladaptive behavior is presented to encourage students to examine their own experiences and values to enhance their level of comfort, not to that of the clinician but that of a generalist who seek wellness for the vulnerable. Prerequisite: None.
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  • SW 418: Child Welfare Services

    3.00 Credits
    South Carolina State University

    SW 418. Child Welfare Service. 3(3,0). This course focuses on the history of child welfare in the United States and the present social changes, issues and problems facing children, youth and their families. Students will examine the roles of child welfare policies, program and practice that attempt to address these issues, including services to the child in his/her home, foster care, adoption, protective service and school social work. Prerequisite: None.
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