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3.00 Credits
Prereq: 204. Continuation of 204. A diversity perspective examines in detail major social system influences on human development and behavior (i.e., family, economics, religion, culture, society, social class, community, and organizations) . Careful consideration is given throughout on the impact of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and populations at risk. This framework presents the social environment as the structure whereby individuals are shaped into social beings through processes of enculturation and socialization. Focuses on building and using knowledge from selected behavior and social theories for assessment and intervention in generalist social work practice. Sp.
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3.00 Credits
A generalist course in the history of social welfare policy, which provides the historical foundation from which social work practice evolved. Patterns of prejudice and social injustice throughout different eras and the leaders who emerged during these periods are studied. A strong emphasis is given to the Social Work Code of Ethics and its place within social welfare policy and policy reform. Sp; ISP, ISW.
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4.00 Credits
Prereq: 200, 204, 206, 208. Provides an understanding of historical and contemporary social welfare policy issues and programs, their legal ramifications, and their analysis. Focuses on the political, economic, and other social conditions that impact social welfare policy development and legislation in the United States. Specific policy areas discussed include income maintenance (including social insurance and public assistance) , health, mental health, child welfare, and aging. Policy issues and programs are addressed as they affect dominant and nondominant groups, such as people of color, people with disabilities, women, Appalachians, and gays/lesbians/transgendered. F.
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3.00 Credits
Prereq: MATH 102; PSYC 310. Instruction in the introductory concept and methods of social research. The focus is on the methods researchers use to collect data relevant to social work practice. Includes study of the survey, experimental designs, field research, and unobtrusive designs; introduces data analysis techniques including statistical analysis, measurement, hypothesis testing, multivariate analysis, and measures of association. F.
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3.00 Credits
Prereq: 206, 208. Overview of human diversity and ethnic, cultural, and minority issues; analyzes the history and present status of groups at risk and the consequences of prejudice and institutional discrimination. Develops cross-cultural sensitivity and strategies to eliminate prejudicial practices. F.
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3.00 Credits
Generalist course in case management that prepares the practitioner to provide comprehensive services to clients on micro, mezzo, and macro practice levels. Provides students with the ability to assess a client's individual needs, provide appropriate referrals as necessary, and learn about agency structures. The course has several goals: to identify necessary information about clients, to learn how to gather information, to learn quality in report writing and other types of documentation, to learn how to review and interpret reports from other professionals, to use information to assess client status, and to work with clients and colleagues to meet the goals and objectives of the helping process. Students from a variety of disciplines are welcome as they bring diversity to the learning experience.
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3.00 Credits
Prereq: 201, 206, 302, 304. Generalist practice course with the goal of students learning to select and implement appropriate intervention strategies when working with individuals and families. Emphasizes students' ability to appropriately use interviewing and problem-solving skills to engage the client. Sp.
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3.00 Credits
Subject areas taught in a workshop style cover current topics of interest to upper-division students and persons in social work practice. Offered on basis of student and community need. F, Sp; ISP, ISW.
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3.00 Credits
Prereq: C or better 400. Coreq: 404, 405, 406. Clinical/direct practice course that is designed as both a theoretical and experiential course. The basic assumption for the course is that the best way for students to learn how to run groups is by having them take turns leading groups in class. After the instructor covers the theoretical framework for each section, students have opportunities to experience and participate in group exercises while discussing elements of group dynamics and social work group therapy. Throughout the course students examine social work values and ethics as well as issues of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and ability as they relate to practice. Particular attention is given to the recruitment and composition of group members, leadership structure of small groups, phases of group development, and such group processes as decision making, tension reduction, conflict resolution, goal setting, contracting, and evaluation. Students learn how to assess and address such group problems as scapegoating, member resistance, low morale, overactive deviance, etc. F.
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6.00 Credits
Prereq: accepted field instruction application. Coreq: 403, 405, 406. Laboratory course that provides students with supervised generalist social work field practice in an approved agency selected by the field coordinator. Students are present in the agency setting for 16 hours a week. Students are expected to be in placement for a minimum of 240 hours a semester (480 hours total over the two semesters) . Students are expected to adhere to all policies and procedures outlined and discussed in the current edition of the Social Work Field Practicum Manual. F.
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