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  • SOWK 621: Research I: Basic Research Methodology

    3.00 Credits
    Radford University

    Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: Admission to the Graduate Program in Social Work or permission of the instructor. The fundamental elements of scientific inquiry and research techniques, including a variety of research methodologies, are introduced in this course. Focus is on the technical aspects of research analysis and critical evaluation of research conclusions. Students are introduced to a systematic approach to the classification, organization and analysis of data. The course emphasizes the identification and formulation of researchable problems in social work, the utility of the scientific method, the selection of appropriate methodologies, an understanding of the standards for evaluation of research and sensitivity to bias and ethical behavior in the conduct of research.
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  • SOWK 625: Child Sexual Abuse and CPS (Child Protective Services) Investigation

    3.00 Credits
    Radford University

    Three hours lecture, demonstration and discussion. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor. This course explores the issues involved in child abuse and neglect cases, with an emphasis on child sexual abuse. If offers an integrative framework of principles, theories, process and skills specifically designed for performing culturally sensitive investigations and assessments with alleged abusive and neglectful families. This academic course is offered to graduate students interested in public social services and to those awarded Title IV-E stipends (supplanting the VISSTA [Virginia Institute for Social Services Training Activities] training sequence) and to qualified community people. Child Welfare emphasis area elective.
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  • SOWK 631: Social Work Practice I: Foundations

    3.00 Credits
    Radford University

    Two hours lecture, two hours skill lab. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in social work. This course is the first of two foundation courses designed to provide students with an overview of the basic knowledge and skills essential to generalist social work practice. Key themes and concepts include interviewing, relationship building and assessment as they relate to community-based family practice. The course introduces practice models in relation to populations at risk. Personal and professional values will be discussed, along with the use of self, the importance of evaluation, research and ethics.
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  • SOWK 632: Social Work Practice II: Groups Practice

    3.00 Credits
    Radford University

    Three hours lecture. Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate program in social work and SOWK 601 and SOWK 631. The second foundation practice course is designed to provide students with an overview of the basic knowledge and skills essential to generalist social work practice as it relates to group practice. Groups are used at all levels of social work practice (micro, mezzo, and macro) for purposes ranging from support and personal growth to social planning and social action. Key themes include introductory group practice knowledge for developing and intervening with various types of groups, with particular emphasis on groups of populations at risk, rural populations, and groups that experience social and economic injustices. Key concepts include stages of group development, group processes and dynamics, leadership and ethical practice with groups.
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  • SOWK 641: Foundation Practicum and Seminar I

    3.00 Credits
    Radford University

    Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in social work and SOWK 631/632 as pre- or corequisites. SOWK 641 must be completed before SOWK 642 can be taken. Two semester sequence. A practicum experience (16 hours each week) accompanied by a minimum of six seminars each semester designed to integrate theory and field.
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  • SOWK 642: Foundation Practicum and Seminar II

    3.00 Credits
    Radford University

    Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in social work and SOWK 631/632 as pre- or corequisites. SOWK 641 must be completed before SOWK 642 can be taken. Two semester sequence. A practicum experience (16 hours each week) accompanied by a minimum of six seminars each semester designed to integrate theory and field.
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  • SOWK 678: Advanced Standing Bridge I

    3.00 Credits
    Radford University

    Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: A Bachelor of Social Work from CSWE accredited institution, or expected graduation and admission to the Advanced Standing program. SOWK 678 is the first course in a two course sequence that students with a Bachelor in Social Work Degree admitted for Advanced Standing take to prepare for the (second) cocentration year. It will cover the areas of Human Behavior in the Social Environment and Practice with Individuals and Families.
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  • SOWK 679: Advanced Standing Bridge II

    3.00 Credits
    Radford University

    Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: Admission to the Advanced Standing program in Social Work. This is the final course in the two-course sequence required for all students admitted to the Advanced Standing program in Social Work. This course focuses on social work policy and social research.
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  • SOWK 680: Special Topic Seminar

    3.00 Credits
    Radford University

    Three hours lecture. May be taken a maximum of three times. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of instructor. An intensive study of a specialized area in human services. Topics will be determined by the instructors based upon demonstrated student interest. Special topics courses may be elected for no more than nine semester hours of credit
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  • SOWK 682: Biopsychosocial Assessment

    3.00 Credits
    Radford University

    Three hours lecture. Prerequisites: SOWK 602, Advanced Standing status in Social Work or permission of instructor. This course focuses on identifying individual and family strengths and on viewing behavior in context. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding the individual/family and environment interaction by means of a systems perspective. This course addresses the legal, ethical, social justice, diversity and cultural competence ramifications as they relate to managed care and community treatment models of practice.
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