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3.00 Credits
Explores the two most common crimes against women and children: sexual assault and abuse and domestic violence. Examines nature and frequency of these assaults, legal definitions and treatment, victim and survivor experiences, criminal justice and social service responses, offender characteristics, victim services and treatment, and local community resources. May be taught online; check schedule. Course Information: Same as CRJ 348 and WGS 348.
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4.00 Credits
Survey of the history and development of the American social welfare system, major programs, and structures for delivering public and voluntary social services. Issues, professional social work roles, and the functions of social work in our society will be examined. Principles of economics will be reviewed. Course Information: Prerequisites: SWK 322.
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4.00 Credits
This course introduces the social work student to descriptive and inferential statistical methods and their application to practical issues on the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Students will learn the meaning and application of statistical concepts used in social science research.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Introductory practice course for students new to the field of social work. The course is based on practice of basic skills in a community agency. Approximately 40 hours earns one credit hour. This course must be taken on a tutorial basis and general direction is provided by the instructor of the student's choice. Will not count as field work. Course Information: May be repeated to a maximum of 4 hours.
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4.00 Credits
Examination of the concepts of race, ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, and disability in terms of causes and effects in the generation of social problems and the roles of social workers. Particular emphasis on personal and cultural attitudes towards diversity. Course Information: Same as WGS 366. Prerequisites: SWK 322, or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course surveys the influence specific photographic images have exerted on public opinion and public policy related to war, peace, hunger and poverty, child welfare, environmental issues, the civil rights movement, HIV/AIDS, unionization, sexual orientation, and the equal rights movement. The impact of the photographs will be analyzed, and students will be asked to articulate their reactions to the images.
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4.00 Credits
Examination of generalist practice related to group and family intervention. Training in group process, assessment, and intervention. Instruction in family dynamics, interviewing, and assessment. Includes lab experience. Course Information: Prerequisites: SWK 333, SWK 344.
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4.00 Credits
Interdisciplinary introduction to historical contemporary issues of gender inequality faced by women. Topics include gender socialization, education, law, work, families, health, violence, and the women's movement. Topics and emphasis varies with instructor. (Fall and spring semesters) Highly recommended as the first course in Women's Studies. Course Information: Same as SOA 301 and WGS 301. This course fulfills an Engaged Citizenship Common Experience requirement at UIS in the areas of U.S. Communities or ECCE Elective.
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4.00 Credits
History and philosophy of the development of child welfare services in the United States and the state of Illinois. Provides a foundation of information and values concerning children and families that can lead to affective service planning and policy development.
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to the field of alcoholism and substance abuse. Topics include definitions; the physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects of addiction; treatment issues; and prevention and education programs.
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