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  • SOWK 521: Macro Social Work Practice

    3.00 Credits
    Millersville University of Pennsylvania

    Conceptualizes macro social work as the profession that brings about social change. The course extends from understanding theories about communities and organizations to assessment and practice. Students will focus on analysis of the community as a social system, common strategies for producing change in community work, the nature of formal organizations as environments through which social services are provided in the community, an This course may be offered in multiple modalities.d the knowledge and skills necessary to effect change within organizations. Students will examine the role of a macro social worker as program developer, program administrator and organization developer. Prerequisite:    SWK/SOWK 520; Coreq: SOWK 531.
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  • SOWK 525: Research Methods

    3.00 Credits
    Millersville University of Pennsylvania

    Introduces research concepts, procedures for conducting research and their application to social work practice. Advanced knowledge of scientific inquiry, the ethics that guide research and the roles of social workers as researchers are also covered. Both qualitative and quantitative methods of collecting and analyzing data are given major attention. Students learn the procedure for developing a research proposal. Prerequisite:    SWK/SOWK 501
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  • SOWK 530: Field Practicum 1

    3.00 Credits
    Millersville University of Pennsylvania

    Provides students with practical experience (200 hours) in supervised direct-service activities across all client systems, from the individuals level to that of the community. This initial field experience allows the student to apply theory and skills acquired in the generalist foundation areas while simultaneously fostering the development of a professionally reflective, ethical, knowledgeable and self-evaluating social worker. The course also includes a seminar where students discuss and process the field experience with faculty. Corequisite:    SWK/SOWK 520
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  • SOWK 531: Field Practicum 2

    3.00 Credits
    Millersville University of Pennsylvania

    Provides students with practical experience (200 hours) in supervised direct-service activities across all client systems, from the individuals level to that of the community. This initial field experience allows the student to apply theory and skills acquired in the generalist foundation areas while simultaneously fostering the development of a professionally reflective, ethical, knowledgeable and self-evaluating social worker. Prerequisite:    SWK/SOWK 530 Corequisite:    SWK/SOWK 521
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  • SOWK 601: Integrative Seminar

    3.00 Credits
    Millersville University of Pennsylvania

    Course builds upon the foundation content from students' B.S.W. programs. It serves as a 'bridge course to integrate B.S.W. learning in preparation for M.S.W. courses. The course provides opportunities for a review of competencies and related behaviors, with a special focus on ethics, policy and research. Prerequisite:    Advanced Standing admission status.
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  • SOWK 602: Behavioral Health

    3.00 Credits
    Millersville University of Pennsylvania

    Enables students to understand and increase their ability to work with micro to macro aspects of mental health/mental retardation and substance abuse/dependence as bio-psycho-social-societal phenomena. This course will be offered in a blended distance education format. Prerequisite:    SOWK 601 or completion of foundation year.
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  • SOWK 603: Gender Issues

    3.00 Credits
    Millersville University of Pennsylvania

    Provides an in-depth study of the concepts, policies, practices and research in the field of gender studies. This course will examine institutionalized gender socialization, current gender issues and controversies, feminist theory for understanding behavior, and guiding principles and practices for helping professionals. This course will be offered in a blended distance education format. Prerequisite:    SOWK 601 or completion of foundation year.
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  • SOWK 604: Health Care

    3.00 Credits
    Millersville University of Pennsylvania

    Focuses on four content areas: 1) what the social workers role is in different healthcare settings; 2) historic and current policies that affect healthcare services; 3) current research in various healthcare-related issues; and 4) international models of care. This course will be offered in a blended distance education format. Prerequisite:    SOWK 601 or SOWK 531.
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  • SOWK 605: Child Welfare

    3.00 Credits
    Millersville University of Pennsylvania

    Provides an in-depth study of the concepts, policies, practices and research in the field of child welfare and family and children services. This course will provide an introduction to the child welfare field, an overview of the development of services for children, a detailed examination of the provision of services and an exploration of the ethical implications of child welfare practice. This course will be offered in a blended distance education format. Prerequisite:    SOWK 601 or SOWK 531.
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  • SOWK 606: School Social Work

    3.00 Credits
    Millersville University of Pennsylvania

    Provides an in-depth study of the concepts, policies, practices and research in the field of school social work, examining policy, research, practice and human behavior content. This course will be offered in a blended distance education format. Prerequisite:    SOWK 601 or SOWK 531.
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