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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will help students to understand social welfare and social work. It focuses on the why, the what, the who, the when, the where, and in a beginning way, the how of social work. The course is for students who want to increase their general understanding about social welfare and social work and those who have a professional interest in social work. Co-requisite: SOC 111. Offered once per year. CREDIT THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will introduce the student to the broad concept of social welfare policy. A critical framework will be developed for analyzing the process of social welfare policy formulation and program implementation. Attention will also be given to the social welfare policies in the history of American society with focus placed on those policies that are significant in the lives of black people and poor people and the development of their communities in the United States. Prerequisites: SWK 111, 115. CREDIT THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The course is designed to examine human growth and development, human behavior, and the social environment. In addition, this course focuses on social systems in which people live (families, groups, organizations, institutions, and communities), the interaction among systems, and the ways in which systems promote or hinder optimum health and well-being. Prerequisite: SWK 115 and SWK 211. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will expose the student to basic concepts in the theory and practice of community organization as a methodology for bringing about effective community-based social action. Certain basic social concepts and theories will be explored to provide students with a framework for understanding the need of community organization as a method resolving social problems in American Society. Some attention will also be given to the importance of community organization as a tool for bringing about social change in Mississippi's Black Communities. On occasion local community organizers will be invited to speak to the class, and if possible, students will be provided with opportunities to observe the community organizational process at work. Prerequisite: SOC 111 and/or SWK 115. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to help students learn and apply fundamental knowledge and principles to social work practices which are guided by the social work code of ethics. Emphasis is placed on ensuring the student's ability to understand, evaluate, and assess practical decisions as well as demonstrate effectiveness in social work recording. This course focuses on ensuring that students develop a sound fundamental knowledge base that is integrated into practical decisions. Prerequisites: SWK 115 and SWK 211. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will focus on direct service to individuals, families, and groups studying the prevention and alleviation of problems. The course will also examine techniques to use when working with individuals, families and groups. Prerequisites: SWK 115, 315. CREDIT THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The course is designed to help students develop knowledge and skills in group work techniques. The course will also examine theories of group formation and group work techniques. Prerequisites: SWK 115, 315. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
  • 3.00 Credits

    An educationally-directed practice experience in selected community agencies with a pre-screened and trained site supervisor. Focus is placed on the application of social work practice skills learned in the classroom through interaction with clients and professional social workers. Prerequisites: SWK 115, 211 and 315. Offered each semester. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
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