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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Contemporary social policy issues are examined, focusing on problems in the political economy and the nature of institutional classism, racism and sexism. Emphasis on the Hudson Valley region as a paradigm for understanding policy issues, ideological dilemmas, and patterns of human service delivery. (See SO 462.) Prerequisites: SW 453.
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3.00 Credits
The senior-level courses are designed to continue the process of conceptualizing problem-solving involved in generic social work practice. A conscious effort is made to provide an integrated view of practice while learning to appreciate the differences of individual, group, and community needs. The concepts of social functioning, values, verbal and non-verbal communication (with cultural and other variables) provide additional unifying themes. An examination of all these factors in the dynamic context of active field material and current social issues forms a vital part of the course. At every stage, an overall integration of knowledge derived from the behavioral and social sciences is kept in focus to affect more effective socialization to the profession of social work. Must be taken concurrently with SW 465-466. Open to social work students only. Recommended: HI 339P.
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3.00 Credits
The courses provide a professionally supervised practice experience within the context of service in selected field settings. The experiences include direct practice with the individuals, families, groups, communities, and problem related social systems. The interventive methods and modalities are examined, selected, timed, and utilized with a holistic view of practice. The goal of preparation as general practitioners of professional social work acts as a guide in selecting and structuring the field assignments. Must be taken concurrently with SW 463-464. Open to social work students only. Field assignments are scheduled to include fall, winter session and spring for all enrollees.
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3.00 Credits
A senior-level research course that builds upon and expands the exploration of the logic and structure of social research and its application to social work practice. students will be expcted to draw upon the fundamental principles of social research addressed in SW 461 and those discussed in this course, including, among other concepts, measurement in quantitative and qualitative research, sampling techniques, and reliability and validity. Students will demonstrate an understanding of social research through design and completion of a field-based research project. Pre-requisite: PH 113, SO/SW 461
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1.00 Credits
No Course Description is available for this course.
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3.00 Credits
Anatomy and development of the eye; nature and degrees of impairment; optical and non-optical devices for low vision; vision testing in clinical and educational settings; assessment of visual perceptual functioning. Field experience required.
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2.00 Credits
Continuation and reforcement of literary Braille; instruction in reading and writing of Nemeth code for scientific and mathematical notation; instruction in utilization of Cranmer abacus for math calculation. Braille formatting, foreign language codes, music Braille, and computer Braille code are introduced. Strategies for Braille reading and writing instruction are further developed, with continuing attention to the New York State Learning Standards for English Language Arts. Field experience required.
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1.00 Credits
Overview of assistive for persons who are blind or visually impaired-Braille, enlarged print, speech. Lecture and "hands-on" experience with screen readers, Braille note-takers, Braille translation programs, and screen magnifiers. Representatives from technology companies, the American Printing House for the Blind, and local distributors will explain and demonstrate use of products and assist with instruction of selected devices and programs.
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