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3.00 Credits
1-12 Cr. Non-classroom experiences in the fi eld of sociology. Placements are off-campus and may be full- or part-time and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must be sought prior to their occurrence and learning contracts must be submitted before the end of the fi rst week of the semester. See the experiential learning: internship section of this catalog for more details. Senior standing required. Graded CR/NC.
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3.00 Credits
1-3 Cr. Independent readings and/or research under the supervision of a faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. Prerequisite: 125. May be repeated for credit.
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3.00 Credits
3 Cr. This course is designed to introduce students to the profession of social work within contemporary society including historical background and social, economic, and political conditions infl uencing its development. Students will gain an understanding of the connection between social work and social welfare policy. Social work values and ethics, including the profession's commitment to social justice and valuing of diversity, will be addressed. Students will learn about the social service delivery system, the social system's perspective of generalist social work, fi elds of social work practice, and social work roles and functions. The course will provide information that will assist students in considering the profession as a career choice. G8, G9 (See SOCL 210)
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3.00 Credits
3 Cr. This course will explore the diverse fi eld of social work in and outside the academic classroom through exposure, observation, and service in social service agencies. The course will focus on the choice of social work as a profession through 30 hours of service as an agency volunteer. Students will examine the congruence of personal values with professional values and explore the professional use of self in generalist social work practice utilizing a strengths perspective. Various client populations encountered in social work will be discussed. Students will develop an awareness of professional expectations, integration of knowledge, values and skills, and cultural competence. Highly recommended for sophomore level social work students. Prerequisite: 210 or SOCL 210 or concurrent enrollment.
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3.00 Credits
3 Cr. Students will learn essential interviewing skills for an empowering and strengthbased method of planned change. The skills necessary for ethical practice at each stage in the planned process are defi ned, modeled, rehearsed, and evaluated. Practice methods sensitive to the needs of vulnerable populations are applied at each stage of the planned change process. Through a structured lab format, recorded interviews, and case study, social work perspectives and theories are applied in the acquisition of interview skills. Prerequisites: 210 or SOCL 210; admission to the social work program.
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3.00 Credits
1-3 Cr. Courses on topics of interest to social work students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by instructor. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit.
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3.00 Credits
1-3 Cr. Independent readings and/or research under the guidance of a faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. May be repeated for credit.
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3.00 Credits
3 Cr. This course will provide students with knowledge and skills of generalist social work practice with individuals and families. Social work values and ethics, as well as interviewing and practice skills with clients of diverse racial, cultural, class, and religious backgrounds will be addressed. The planned change process, ethical and purposeful use of self, and use of theory to guide practice will be emphasized. Prerequisites: 280, 331; admission to the social work program.
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3.00 Credits
3 Cr. This course focuses on theory and knowledge of individuals and families including biological, social, psychological, spiritual, and cultural factors that impact human development and behavior. Utilizing the generalist approach to social work practice, a social systems perspective is applied to understand the relationships between individuals, families and the broader social environment. Diversity is presented in its many facets covering ethnicity, culture, race, social class, gender, sexual orientation, age, and disability. The impact of discrimination and other forms of oppression on individual development and behavior are examined. Prerequisites: 210 or SOCL 210; BIOL 203; ENGL 103, 104; PSYC 171; SOCL 125; admission to the social work program.
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3.00 Credits
3 Cr. This course surveys policies, programs, and social work services for the older persons. Students will gain an understanding of aging persons in contemporary society, the social service delivery system, diverse needs of aging persons, social policies and issues impacting the elderly, and social work practice with the elderly. Restricted to students with sophomore standing or higher. (See SOCL 332)
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