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3.00 Credits
(3 Hrs) This course explores issues of social justice, social policy formation, implementation and outcomes. It examines what is meant by "social justice" within cultural and global contexts and explores a variety of social policies that impact human well being. The course further examines collective responses to social problems such as poverty, physical and mental illness, disabilities, discrimination and oppression. Policies also addressed include those thatimpact children, women, diverse and oppressed populations and the elderly. Students are encouraged to examine concepts related to social responsibility, justice, and social action as they pertain to social policy critique and development. Spring Prerequisite: SOCW 185
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3.00 Credits
(3 Hrs) This course encompasses current social work practice methodologies with an emphasis on generalist social work practice with a strengths-based focus. This course emphasizes practice with individuals and families, and includes content on assessment, intervention and evaluation of practice. Linking of theory built upon problem solving, systems theory, ecological, and generalist practice models is highlighted. Fall Prerequisites: SOCW 185; SOCW 250
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3.00 Credits
(3 Hrs) A mezzo level social work course designed to develop students' generalist social work practice skills with groups. The focus of learning is on group dynamics, effective leadership skills, group assessment and intervention, ethics and group processes. This course will combine a group laboratory experience with traditional lecture format. Spring Prerequisites: SOCW 185; SOCW 250
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(3 Hrs) Forensic social work is practiced whenever social workers intersect with the courts and the criminal justice system, and when they work with offenders and crime victims. This course will introduce students to the field of forensic social work practice involving children. Topics covered include social work and basic legal concepts, documentation, testifying, credentialing and professional liability, protection of children, adjudication and treatment of juvenile offenders and the role of social workers in the hearing process. This course is beneficial for those social work majors considering social work practice within the criminal justice system and/or in child protection. Fall Prerequisites/Corequisites: SOCW 185, SOCW 340, SOCW 295 (SOCW 295 may be taken concurrently)
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3.00 Credits
(3 Hrs) Forensic social work is practiced whenever social workers intersect with the courts and the criminal justice system, and when they work with offenders and crime victims. This course will introduce students to the field of forensic social work practice involving adults. Topics covered include social work and basic legal concepts, constitutional concepts and principles for the social worker, documentation, testimony, credentialing and professional liability, working with offenders and victims of crime, prosecution and punishment of adult offenders and the role of social workers in various court/legal proceedings. This course is beneficial for those social work majors considering social work practice within the criminal justice system (corrections, probation/parole, victim assistance, etc.). Prerequisites/Corequisites: SOCW 185, SOCW 295 (295 may be taken concurrently) Spring
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2.00 Credits
(2 Hrs) This course involves a learning experience in another culture and in another geographical location. As opposed to pure tourism, this course will attempt to have students working side by side with members of a different cultural group per their identified needs. Observation, tours of various facilities (youth programs, social service agencies, schools, child and maternal health clinics, public health clinics, etc.) will also be part of this course. An interdisciplinary focus invites students of all majors to participate. Students will be required to fund their own transportation and other program fees. Living arrangements will be either with host families or in compounds established by the sponsoring organization. Students will be responsible for their own fundraising activities to support their work. As Needed Recommended Background: Permission of Instructor
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3.00 Credits
(1 Hr) This course involves a learning experience in another culture and in another geographical location. As opposed to pure tourism, this course will attempt to have students working side by side with members of a different cultural group per their identified needs. Observation, tours of various facilities (youth programs, social service agencies, schools, child and maternal health clinics, public health clinics, etc.) will also be part of this course. An interdisciplinary focus invites students of all majors to participate. Students will be required to fund their own transportation and other program fees. Living arrangements will be either with host families or in compounds established by the sponsoring organization. Students will be responsible for their own fundraising activities to support their work. As Needed Recommended Background: Permission of Instructor
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3.00 Credits
(3 Hrs) This course is designed to familiarize the student with the field of child welfare, its historical roots, various services provided to children and their parents, and policies and laws related to child welfare. Critical analysis of contemporary child welfare systems is explored as well as cultural, economic and sociopolitical issues related to child welfare. Prerequisite: SOCW 185 Spring
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3.00 Credits
(3 Hrs) The third of three practice courses that addresses generalist social work practice with larger groups and communities. The focus of learning is on community development and organizing issues, methods, strategies and problems, grant writing, and program development. Students will learn social work practice skills that impact large groups of people. Recommended Background: Declaration of Social Work major Prerequisites: SOCW 185; SOCW 250 Fall
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3.00 Credits
(3 Hrs) This course is designed to advance students' understanding of cultural diversity and to promote application of their learning to personal and professional situations. Students will be exposed to a variety of cultural groups living in the United States, the impact of minority status and causes of prejudice and discrimination. Historical and contemporary issues related to migrant workers, legal and illegal immigration, political asylum, and various international agreements on human rights will be explored. Students will be encouraged to contemplate application of human rights principles to everyday and professional life in order to promote a more just society. Fall, Spring
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