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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
A survey of individual, family, and community needs, and the way American society organizes itself to meet them systematically through the social welfare institution, historically and in contemporary society. Students will be assisted in understanding the social welfare institution as a manifestation of the interplay of values in a political context. Attention will be given to the contributions of the Christian church and other faith-based organizations, and the roles of social workers, in the social welfare institution. Material for thought and discussion will be provided by reading assignments, videos, students. This is a writing-intensive course.
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1.00 Credits
Special Topics
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3.00 Credits
This course provides the student with an overview of trauma, including the history and current theories in the field, the nature of trauma (sexual abuse, combat, and natural disasters, transgenerational), how trauma affects individuals, communities and systems, grief reactions, faith, and traumatic stress. Basic interventions for trauma informed care within organizations/systems are explored along with integrating trauma informed care, trauma prevention, and trauma treatment into social work practice. Identifying the role of the social worker as an advocate for trauma impacted clients throughout the mezzo and macro realms are discussed. Risk and resilience theories are heavily discussed throughout course. This is an elective course with no prerequisites.
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3.00 Credits
A study of problems experienced by families and children and the services designed to meet them. Attention will be given to traditional services dealing with problems such as child abuse and marital conflict, as well as less traditional services dealing with problems such as adolescent flight, spouse abuse, and addictions.
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3.00 Credits
A family systems approach will be used to explore the beliefs, rituals, roles, and structures that are a part of family life, and to understand the dynamics and developmental processes of families, their social context, and policy implications. Home-based and community-based social services that help families deal with a wide range of issues will be identified.
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of the aging and the services available to meet them. Attention will be given to the role of the church in meeting the needs of the elderly.
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of the history and growth of social work in the field of healthcare. Students will gain knowledge of health care policy and the relationship between policy, social welfare, and social work practice. It will examine the role of the social worker and address ethical dilemmas faced by social workers. Attention will also be given to emerging community health initiatives.
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of current issues facing women and social services that have developed in areas such as child welfare, mental health and domestic violence. Consideration will be given to social, political, and economic factors that influence the way in which issues emerge and services are developed. Contemporary and historical response of secular and Christian communities to women's issues will be examined. Particular attention will be given to ways in which social workers listen and respond to women's needs.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide an international cross cultural perspective and cultural immersion for students interested in learning about social welfare, social services and social work opportunities outside of the United States, particularly in underdeveloped and developing countries. Through international travel, activities and engagement with individuals and communities in developing nations students will gain a global view of social welfare and the social work profession. Particular attention will be given to values inherent in a Christian worldview. International travel is required.
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introductory knowledge of the biological, sociological, psychological and spiritual complexities of addiction. Students enrolled in the course will gain knowledge and basic skills relevant to prevention, assessment, intervention, and treatment of addictions. The course will assist students in developing a multi-dimentional understanding of treatment needs of diverse populations and will explore the relationship between addiction, socio-economic status, gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and culture. Although the primary focus of this course will be drug and alcohol addictions, the course will examine other disorders including eating disorders and process disorders.
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