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4.00 Credits
4 semester hours Overview of the history of both the use and abuse of a range of psychoactive drugs based upon current research. Variousmood altering substances as well as theories used to explain drug use and addiction are examined. This course emphasizes the physical, emotional, and psychological dimensions of addiction, the impact of substance abuse on the individual, the family, and the community, and the controversies regarding national and international drug policies. No prerequisites. Meets General Education "Knowing Ourselves and Others" Group A requirement
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4.00 Credits
4 semester hours Provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the profession of social work and its relationship to the social welfare system. Explores the history of the profession and distinguishes social work from other helping professions. Introduction to generalist social work practice grounded in the profession's Code of Ethics. Special attention is placed upon underserved and historically oppressed populations and relevant issues facing social workers today. This course, when completed along with SWK 1100 Careers in Social Work, constitutes the equivalent of SWK3100, Introduction to Social Work for social work majors. No prerequisites. Meets General Education "Knowing Ourselves and Others" Group A requirement.
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4.00 Credits
4 semester hours An overview of the various aspects of violence in American society. Places violence in a historical context and emphasizes the causes and possible solutions. Violence related to family violence, including child abuse and spousal battering, police brutality, gun violence and gun control, media violence, school violence, workplace violence, youth and gang violence, drug violence, hate crimes, murder and capital punishment are addressed. Differential causes and impact of violence related to culture, race, gender, and age are examined. No prerequisites. Meets General Education "Knowing Ourselves and Others" Group A requirement.
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4.00 Credits
4 semester hours Overview and historical perspective of the social work profession, discussion of social work values, knowledge, and skills. Introduction to generalist social work practice, human diversity within the social work profession, and fields of practice. Discussion of relevant issues facing social workers today. Prerequisite: open to non-majors.
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4.00 Credits
4 semester hours Overview of group work theory including group development, leadership, group formation, group process, group roles, communication, non-verbal behavior, and ethics. Development of group leadership skills as well as group dynamics are taught through the use of experiential group activities. Pre- or Co-requisites: SWK3100; majors only.
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4.00 Credits
4 semester hours Social welfare and community services as social institutions (societal response to social problems): values,motivations, andmethods by which institutions are developed, issues and social policies affecting programs and services, including analysis of policy-making process. Prerequisites or co-requisites: PSC2110, SWK3100; majors only.
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours This specific course will initially address and explore all of the commonly abused drugs seen in the addicted population. This class will review these drugs based upon their classification and what each drug can do to the body from a physiological and psychological perspective. Specific treatment approaches, unique complications for withdrawal and relapse potential for each of the drugs covered will be explored. Prerequisites: SWK2050 (or can take concurrently), SWK3100 or consent of instructor; majors only.
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours Basic concepts and principles of community organization and organizational theory including social structures and processes, social change, social control, social stratification, and socialization through community organizations and institutions. Emphasizes community and organizational assessment and intervention, ethics, and the roles of the social worker in working within an organizational context and within a community. Prerequisites: SWK3100 and SWK3150; majors only.
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4.00 Credits
4 semester hours Study of human behavior froman ecological perspective as organism-environment transactions. Social systems concepts; biological, psychological, socio-structural, and cultural variables; concepts of stress, adaptation, coping, social support, social networks, and biculturalism with implications for generalist social work practice. Prerequisites: SWK3100, PSY1100 and SOC1100.; majors only. Writing intensive course.
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours Theory, principles, issues, and trends in social work with children and youth; common and special needs. Case management, treatment planning, case monitoring. Exploration of authority-helper role and problems of working with non-voluntary clients. Elective course. Prerequisite: SWK3100 or consent of instructor.
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