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3.00 Credits
Research and Evaluation Methods I is the first segment of a two-semester sequential course in the baccalaureate social work research curriculum. The course engages students in scientific inquiry within the context of generalist social work practice and social problems. The course examines ways in which theoretical models underpin knowledge and skills for the application of methods germane to generalist social work practice. It examines processes involved in research methodologies useful in studying individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Emphasis is directed toward framing hypothesis, research design, measurement, and analysis. Continued consideration is given to the logic of variable conceptualization operationalization analysis or any introductory statistics course.Prerequisites: SCWK 310.Credit, three hours.
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3.00 Credits
Research and Evaluation Methods in Social Work Practice II is the second course in a two-course foundation research sequence. At this level, students become active participants in conducting self-directed social work research. Additionally, students continue to deepen and extend their knowledge and skills as they relate to social work research and evaluation at the generalist practice level. Substantive topics include: techniques and tools involved in data analysis; techniques used in summarizing and describing data; basic concepts of statistical testing probability, sampling distributions, statistical inference; and the use of selected statistical tests that are utilized by generalist practitioners to provide answers to practice questions. Focus will also be on the application of research methods to the evaluation of social programs and assessment of empirically based practice models. In follow-up to Research in Social Work Practice I, the course continues to explore social research as a means for promoting a Black perspective, strengths perspective, and for attending to cultural diversity and social and economic justice for all, especially populations-at-risk.Prerequisites: SCWK 413.Credit, three hours.
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SCWK 413
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3.00 Credits
The course is the fourth in a five-course practice sequence. The content material is designed to address the basic and emerging issues in the broad area of service delivery. Emphasis is on the generalist social work practitioner working with micro, mezzo, and micro systems that reflect a broad-spectrum population at risk and diverse racial ethnic, sexual, gender, and cultural backgrounds and settings. The course also addresses social and practice issues such as perspectives on cultural competency, sexual orientation, social change, and advocacy, which are explored within the context of social work roles, responsibilities, and functions. Additionally, issues related to organizational culture, policies, and programs in a practice environment are assessed as to their mission and relevancy to the populations served. A Black perspective, strengths perspective, and empowerment serve as a framework for examining service delivery programs.Prerequisites: SCWK 101, SCWK 341, SCWK 342, SCWK 441, Senior status with a declared Social Work major, current enrollment in SCWK 450. Open to Social Work majors only.Credit, three hours.
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SCWK 342
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3.00 Credits
The course presents conceptual perspectives of social work ethics, the major theories of deontology and teleology, and decision making models for identifying, understanding, analyzing, and resolving ethical dilemmas in social work generalist practice. The framework for ethical practice will be based on the values, principles, and standards of the NASW Code of Ethics. Additional approaches (e.g., situational, religious, and feminist) and professional codes of conduct (e.g., NABSW, and International Federation of Social Workers) as well as legal considerations (laws and court case decisions) will also be covered. The course reviews the history and evolution of values and ethics in the social work profession and examines the impact of personal values, attitudes, and beliefs on professional behavior. It explores major risk areas such as including clients' rights, confidentiality, informed consent, boundary issues and dual relationships, documentation/records, referrals, and professional impairment. Building upon a Black Perspective, empowerment, social justice, and eco-systems theory, the course will address ethical situations and dilemmas in strengths-based generalist practice with diverse client systems emphasizing those who are oppressed and/or from populations-at-risk.Prerequisites: Junior status. For Social Work majors: SCWK 341, SCWK 342. For non-Social Work majors: consent of the Instructor.Credit, three hours.
Prerequisite:
SCWK 341 AND SCWK 342
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3.00 Credits
The course reviews historical perspectives of approaches to child welfare in the context of today's law, programs, services, and funding. It examines the complexity of government responsibility for service delivery. It explores the differentials of the public-private systems as they are reviewed in the traditional child welfare settings handling abused, dependent, neglected, and delinquent children. It utilizes a family-centered perspective and examines the shift in emphasis from separation of children from the families to innovative and creative approaches to keep the children. The course addresses issues of law and funding, the related systems of mental health and education, services for a child and his or her family, and the impact of advocacy groups on child welfare policy with implications for the social work practitioner. This field of practice is explored in the context of generalist social work practice, a Black perspective, strengths, and social work values and ethics.Prerequisites: Junior status.Credit, three hours.
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3.00 Credits
The course is the third in a five-course practice sequence. It provides more in-depth knowledge of social work practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities in diverse practice situations. It also introduces students to various practice theories and models (e.g., crisis theory, task centered, role theory, cognitive-behavioral theory, and empowerment theory). Students will be provided with an opportunity to acquire a greater knowledge of the problem solving/planned change process (a range of assessment tools as well as various intervention strategies), and the criteria necessary for choosing appropriate social work practice interventions. Practice issues such as alternative practice paradigms and health considerations are emphasized within the context of a Black perspective, strength perspective, empowerment, and social work values and ethics. Students are provided an opportunity to practice leadership skills through classroom activities, exercises, and group processes. Technological approaches are utilized throughout the course.Prerequisites: Junior status with a declared Social Work major, SCWK 101, SCWK 341, SCWK 342, or consent of the Instructor and Program Director. Open to Social Work majors only.Credit, three hours.
Prerequisite:
SCWK 101 AND SCWK 341 AND SCWK 342
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6.00 Credits
Students are placed in a social work agency for their first practical experience and are afforded an opportunity to integrate theory and knowledge base of social work learned in class with the actual setting of the social work field. Agencies selected for use as field placements are those that are committed to the value of training undergraduate social work students for generalist practice, and have indicated a willingness to actively structure a number of learning experiences for students. Agency Field Instructors have met the criteria set by the Council of Social Work Education. Students are responsible for making their transportation and housing arrangements.Prerequisites: Senior status, all prior required Liberal Arts, corequisites, and Social Work courses as defined by the Social Work program (see Curriculum Plan). Open to admitted Social Work majors only.Credit, six hours.
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6.00 Credits
The course continues the experiential practice opportunities in a social service agency approved by the program. Students are exposed to continued in-depth correlation of theory and practice for entry-level generalist practice in the employment field. Agencies selected for use as field placements are those committed to the value of training undergraduate social work students for generalist practice and who have indicated a willingness to actively structure a number of learning experiences for students. Agency Field Instructors have met the criteria set by the Council of Social Work Education. Students are responsible for making their transportation and housing arrangements.Prerequisites: SCWK 450, Senior status, all prior required General Education, corequisites, and Social Work courses as defined by the Social Work program (see Curriculum Plan). Open to Social Work majors only.Credit, six hours.
Prerequisite:
SCWK 450
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3.00 Credits
The course is designed to provide an integrative experience of class and field. Students are given an opportunity to: 1) assess prior learning, and 2) assess their learning needs, practice skills, and theoretical understandings. Primary focus is on integrating theory and practice building on their field experience. Focus is on the development of an individual social work practice frame of reference. Careers and graduate systems are explored with emphasis on knowledge, values, and skills for entry-level generalist practice and post baccalaureate education.Prerequisites: SCWK 101, SCWK 341, SCWK 342, SCWK 441, SCWK 421, Senior status with a declared Social Work major, current enrollment in SCWK 451. Open to Social Work majors only.Credit, three hours.
Prerequisite:
SCWK 101 AND SCWK 341 AND SCWK 342 AND SCWK 441 AND SCWK 421 AND SCWK 451
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3.00 Credits
The course is an overview of and an introduction to the field of gerontology and social work with and on behalf of older persons. Developmental stages of older persons are studied, and aging is presented as a normative aspect of the life cycle. From an ecological perspective, theories of aging and adaptation are reviewed. Based on this foundation, students explore interventions particularly suited to work with and for older persons at the individual, family, group, community, organizational, and policy levels. Issues of diverse groups (e.g., poor, females, and rural residents) are explored. Policies, programs, and services for the elderly are studied. The goal of this course is to prepare generalist social work practitioners to work with older clients and their families, and with service delivery systems addressing the needs of this clientele.Prerequisites: Junior status.Credit, three hours.
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