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3.00 Credits
A study of the profession of social work designed to introduce the beginning-level social work student to the issues and knowledge with which social welfare and social work are concerned. This course examines a wide variety of problems social workers confront, laying the base for generalist practice and more detailed and advanced study of basic policy and practice concerns. An understanding of the NASW Code of Ethics is a critical element of the course. This course requires interviews with practicing social workers in order to connect textbook concepts to practice. A background check will be required and the student must pay the necessary fees. Prerequisite: PSYC 201 and SOCL 205
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3.00 Credits
This course surveys the historical development in our society of the social welfare institution and the profession of social work. Major social welfare policy and services will be evaluated. Service and policy planning of multi-level as well as local, rural networks will be reviewed. Focus will be on the development of a problem-solving, policy analysis model. Current trends and issues in the field will be identified and students challenged to explore a variety of professional value/ethics positions. Prerequisite: SOCL 309.
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3.00 Credits
This course considers the impact of the organization and community on social work practice, both as the context and focus of change. The knowledge and skills needed by the generalist practitioner, as well as ethical issues, in working with and within organizations and communities are explored. This course utilizes critical thinking from an empowerment perspective to engage in problem solving in mezzo and macro generalist practice. 30 hours of observation in a social service agency is required. Prerequisites: SOCL 105 and SOCL 309.
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3.00 Credits
A general survey of cultural, ethnic, age and sexual diversity, the ecological environment, and the stresses these produce will be studied. The course uses a system framework to provide an integrative understanding of the adult lifespan. Family life cycles, group influences, gender issues, and diverse values and life styles are examined. An attempt will be made to synthesize multiple levels of interaction and the insights of multiple disciplines to view "the whole person in the whole environment" in that context. Prerequisites: PSYC 250, SOCS 293, SOCW 311.
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2.00 Credits
This weekly seminar will help students integrate knowledge and skills gained throughout their coursework to the field work experience. Students will present case studies to their peers for critical analysis. They will prepare for future employment by learning how to conduct professional job searches, interviews, develop resumes, and prepare for the state social work licensing exam. Prerequisites: All required social work coursework. To be completed during the student s last semester of the program. Corequisite: SOCW 495.
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10.00 Credits
In the final semester, students are placed in an approved social service agency for 400 hours, under the supervision of a qualified field instructor. The student will have increased responsibility for providing services in the host agency. The College field placement instructor and the agency field instructor work closely to insure that the student undergoes an intense, thorough, broad experience in direct service to people in need. Prerequisites: All required social work coursework. To be completed during the student s last semester of the program. Corequisite: SOCW 493.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to Spanish as a second language, emphasizing pronunciation, oral comprehension, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary and grammar. A lab section is included in the class to allow ample opportunity for appropriate modeling, practice, and self evaluation of Spanish speaking skills. (The course presumes no prior knowledge of the language.)
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4.00 Credits
Continuation of SPAN 101 with an emphasis on conversation and writing within an authentic cultural context. A lab section is included in the class to allow ample opportunity for appropriate modeling, practice, and self evaluation of Spanish speaking skills. Prerequisites: SPAN 101 or one year of high school Spanish.
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4.00 Credits
Foundation for advanced study of Spanish. Emphasis on oral and written communication. A lab section is included in the class to allow ample opportunity for appropriate modeling, practice, and self evaluation of Spanish speaking skills. Prerequisites: SPAN 201 or two years of high school Spanish.
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3.00 Credits
This course will examine those things which define Spanish culture. This course will take a critical look at the constructions of Spain and Spanish. Further, students will be provided with the tools to facilitate a critical examination of the Spanish culture. Students will examine globalization, race and immigration, notions of gender and sexuality, and the cultural memory of the Spanish Civil War. Prerequisites: SPAN 101 and SPAN 201.
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