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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Study of the cultural traditions, value orientations, and political and economic forces which have contributed to the emergence of present social welfare policies and systems in the United States. Required of social work majors and open to all others.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to generalist social work practice theory, a study of skills in professional practice with individuals and families, and an examination of social work functions in the direct delivery of social services. Special attention is paid to the NASW Code of Ethics and to the social worker's obligations towards populations-at-risk. Class includes four hours per week of laboratory in health or welfare settings, and three lecture hours. Prereq: SW 124. Open only to social work majors.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of poverty in various non-Western cultures. The course will cover the nature, scope, and distribution of poverty, definitions of poverty, common characteristics of the poor, as well as cultural traditions and folkways which contribute to the problem. Social welfare responses and humanitarian efforts which address the problem are examined.
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4.00 Credits
Designed for transfer students of junior rank. Study of social welfare development, social work philosophy and value commitment and with an examination of social service agencies and programs. Option of agency visitation, group experiences, social service. Not open to those having SW 124 or 222.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Organized study research and/or tutorial work focused on special issues or problems. May be repeated to a maximum of four credits. Prereq: Major, standing of 3.0 overall GPA, or consent of dean, and consent of adviser and instructor.
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4.00 Credits
Emphasizing an ecological and systems framework, the course explores theories and practice approaches appropriate for work with groups, organizations, and community systems. The impact of discrimination and oppression on populations-at-risk is discussed, along with problem-solving and interventive strategies. The ethical and legal strategies of the generalist practitioner are studied. Prereq: SW 300. Open only to social work majors.
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3.00 Credits
The critical examination of social work practice with children and families with emphasis on social service interventions to strengthen family life. Prereq: SW 354.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides the social work student with knowledge of behavioral science at the individual, family, small group, community, and societal levels in the context of diversity of ethnic background, race, gender, social class, sexual orientation and culture in a pluralistic society. The course will deal with the interrelatedness of the biological, psychological, social, cultural and environmental factors influencing human behavior, and their relevance and application to generalist social work practice. Theoreticalapproaches are presented to describe, explain, and predict human behavior and development, as well as to inform and guide social work practice. A variety of learning experiences are provided students, including lecture, small group discussion, observational exercises, and case analyses. The course utilizes social work knowledge as well as sources from other fields, including human development, personality, family theory, small groups, organizations, communities, and cultural diversity. The ecological perspective provides the unifying framework for the integration of these areas of study. Prereq: Open to social work majors.
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3.00 Credits
This course develops social work practice skills for conducting socialization and resocialization groups. Leadership activities include member selection, contracting, direct and indirect change techniques, and terminating. Application is made to a variety of settings and member characteristics. Prereq: Social work majors or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
The study and demonstration of different analytic models utilized in analysis of social welfare policy. The course also introduces content in the areas of organizational theory, management tools necessary to the understanding of implementation and evaluation of social welfare policy. Prereq: SW 222 or 322. Open only to social work majors.
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