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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
ST in Social Work
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3.00 Credits
An examination of child welfare, including child abuse and neglect; child welfare services, including CPS, permanency planning, foster care, adoption; and the current status of child wellbeing around the world, exploring the impact on children of such issues as poverty, war, nutrition, HIV/AIDS, access to education, access to health care, care for orphans, street children. (4)
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3.00 Credits
Explore strengths and needs of Tobago and effects of history and colonialism on the development of community problems. Through service learning, interaction with agency staff and community members, readings and reflections, develop an understanding of the meaning of service in another culture and deepen one's own ethic of meaningful service. (4)
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3.00 Credits
An in-depth examination of contemporary social welfare structure, functions, policy, and programs. Legislative process, social justice and strategies for political advocacy are discussed. An examination of the impact of administrative and organizational structures at various governmental levels on social policy implementation, especially as they affect services to vulnerable populations. Introduces students to applications of theoretical frameworks to social work policy in such areas as income maintenance, health, mental health, child welfare, and housing and homelessness in the U.S. and other countries. Prerequisite: SOCW 250. (4)
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3.00 Credits
An introductory practice course that provides students with the conceptual framework of generalist social work practice. Application of the ecological systems perspective to direct practice. Provides students with the opportunity to learn intentional interviewing skills and apply those skills within various models of practice and across cultures. Assists students toward mastery in assessment, goal setting, contracting, development of intervention plans based on theory and assessment information, evaluation, and termination. Must register concurrently for lab. Prerequisite: SOCW 245. (4)
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2.00 Credits
Completion of a minimum of 50 hours of work in a community setting. Through written work, students reflect on their experiences, their personal growth, and the mission of the agency. May be repeated for credit up to 2 semester hours. Prerequisites: SOCW 175, 245, or 360. (1)
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3.00 Credits
Selected topics as announced by the department. Topics relevant to current trends and issues in the field of social work. (2-4)
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Special Topics in Social Work
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3.00 Credits
Grounded in the framework of generalist social work practice, the second social work practice course examines theoretical models and practice skills for assessment and intervention with families and groups. Emphasizes the importance of culturally sensitive practice. Explores how the meaning and definition of family differs across cultures. Introduces students to group dynamics and group development. Prerequisites: SOCW 245, 360. (4)
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3.00 Credits
Grounded in the framework of generalist social work practice, this course develops skills for practice with groups, organizations, and communities. Emphasis on macropractice assessment, intervention, and change strategies at organizational, community, institutional and global levels. Students complete a community assessment and examine community development from a global perspective. Prerequisites: SOCW 245, 250, 350, 360, 460. (4)
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