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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
Survey of basic social science research concepts, research designs, data collection and analysis. Students formulate and implement a research project. The relevance of social research to the provision of human services will be covered. Course Information: Prerequisite: SWK 344.
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4.00 Credits
Survey of the basic concepts and skills involved in macro-level social work practice. The focus will be on developing the basic skills required to engage in political advocacy, service learning and community organization practice. Social and economic justice issues will be emphasized. Includes community activities. Course Information: Prerequisites: SWK 355 and SWK 377.
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4.00 Credits
Capstone course for social work majors. Involves a final project in which seniors integrate skills and knowledge across the curriculum to propose a comprehensive social work program. Analysis of the professional social work code of ethics - and values - in relation to the practice areas covered in the social work curriculum. Course Information: Prerequisite: SWK 377.
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4.00 Credits
Designed for the human services professional who deals with children and their families. Examines laws affecting the lives of children from birth to adulthood.
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4.00 Credits
Addresses questions concerning what poverty is and why it exists. Will consider historical and current welfare policies in the U. S. and their implications with respect to societal well-being, individual rights, and justice. Discussion of the intersection of race, gender, and poverty, and possible solutions to the problem. Course Information: Same as LES 441, PSC 441, and WGS 441.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Law that affects the family. Topics include divorce, domestic violence, illegitimacy, adoption, child support and custody, parental control, abuse and neglect laws, issues affecting the elderly, domestic law reform, and the impact of the women's rights movement. Course available online; may also be available on campus. Refer to current course schedule for further information. Course Information: Same as HDC 446, LES 446, SOA 454, and WGS 446.
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2.00 - 8.00 Credits
Direct services in an approved social service organization, under the supervision of an approved field work supervisor, in conjunction with a field work seminar. The focus will be on social work methods and generalist practice. There will be continuous emphasis on the application of knowledge to practice. Course Information: May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisites: All SWK core course work and admission to field experience, SWK 434 or concurrent enrollment. This course fulfills an Engaged Citizenship Common Experience requirement at UIS in the areas of Engagement Experience or ECCE Elective.
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4.00 Credits
The modern family in comparative and historical perspective. Selected themes -- changing patterns of household, intimacy, gender -- explored historically to understand their present importance. Course Information: Same as HIS 454, and WGS 454.
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4.00 Credits
This course examines the experiences of African American, Latina, Asian American, indigenous, and immigrant women in the U. S. By placing women of color at the center, we explore ways of transforming knowledge about culture and society. We also address issues facing other minorities (lesbians and disabled, poor, rural, and aging women). Course Information: Same as AAS 403, HIS 453, SOA 451, and WGS 403.
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1.00 - 12.00 Credits
Intended to supplement, not supplant, regular course offerings. Students interested in a tutorial must secure the consent of the faculty member concerned before registration and submit any required documentation to him or her.
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