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  • SOWK 521: Gen Prac Indiv & Fam

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    CSWE guidelines require foundational coursework for Traditional students that focuses primarily on the development of generalist practice course knowledge, awareness of values, and basic skill development during the first year of the program. This course addresses the steps involved in the problem-solving process (engagement, assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, and termination) and how that process is applied to both individuals and families in various practice settings. The importance of strengths and resilience as well as the core values of the profession are highlighted in the course of applying this process model to practice. This course develops generalist practice knowledge. It focuses on the CSWE dimensions of learning that emphasizes knowledge, values, and basic skill development for first-year Traditional students.
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  • SOWK 522: Gen Prac Org & Com

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Examines the knowledge, values, ethics, and skills that comprise the core of professional generalist social work practice with organizations and communities. The focus includes the philosophical foundation of social work, self-awareness, values and ethics of the helping person, and the nature of professional relationships and client-worker partnerships. The complexity of social work practice from a systems/ecological perspective that is strengths-based is presented. Students also acquire knowledge about the stages, activities, and skills of problem-solving practice, engagement, assessment, intervention, evaluation, and termination. Application of these objectives will be made in field education, which will happen concurrently with this course. The course is designed for graduate-level social work students. Instructional methods may include, but are not limited to, lectures, readings, p
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  • SOWK 525: Narrative Practice

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Presents an overview of narrative practice for Social Work Master's students. The class explores both foundational concepts of narrative theory and multisystemic application of narrative practice with an emphasis on individual and family counseling. Seminar discussion linked with practice labs are the primary methods of instruction. Offered as an elective in the MSW Program and open to current graduate students in the MSW program or by permission of the instructor.
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  • SOWK 526: Research Methods

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides an introduction course for research methods, this course will be designed to develop the student's ability to use and engage in both quantitative and qualitative research in order to inform and evaluate their own social work practice. The course addresses key research concepts and procedures such as hypothesis formulation, measurement, sampling, research design, and data collection. The course also examines ethical issues in the conduct of social research, including informed consent, anonymity and confidentiality; culturally sensitive research methods, and the NASW Code of Ethics. The course is designed for graduate level social work students. Instructional methods may include but are not limited to lectures, readings, papers, and reflections.
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  • SOWK 551: Adv Prct Indiv, Fam

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides theory and skills required for advanced practice with individuals, couples, and families. Advanced practice builds upon students' foundational knowledge of generalist practice in engagement, assessment, intervention and evaluation. This course provides instruction in the use of evidence-based models. Vulnerable populations will be identified and students will further develop their knowledge of multicultural social work with individuals. This course provides an overview of various theoretical approaches: including psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral, humanistic, post-modern and trauma informed. This course includes a more sophisticated understanding of the bio-psychosocial model, the helping relationship, and the strengths perspective. The target audience includes second year graduate students in the MSW program. Method of delivery may include in-person and/or distance learning
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  • SOWK 552: Adv Prac Org & Com

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides theory and skills required for advanced practice with groups and communities. Advanced practice builds upon students' foundational knowledge of generalist practice in engagement, assessment, intervention and evaluation. This course provides instruction in the use of evidence-based models. Vulnerable populations will be identified and students will further develop their knowledge of multicultural social work with groups and communities. This course provides students with an in-depth study of the structural and systemic theories that help explain the societal problems our clients face. The course will focus on building skills to work with multiple stressed groups and communities. Evidence based strategies will be employed to help facilitate change at the mezzo and macro levels. This course includes a more sophisticated understanding of the bio psychosocial model, systems theory, p
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  • SOWK 556: SocWelfare Policy II

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Examines models of policy analysis and application of models to social welfare issues and problems. This graduate level course emphasizes the contextual factors contributing to social issues, service delivery, and resource allocation. Examines the various social, economic, and political forces that influence policy development, policy implementation, and program delivery. Opportunities for integrating knowledge in the field education setting are stressed with a primary focus on recognizing social problems, populations at risk, and the ways that legislative and political processes shape policy issues. Instructional methods may include but are not limited to presentations, experiential learning activities and discussion boards, online activities, synchronous and asynchronous lectures.
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  • SOWK 560: Advanced Practice Org

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Builds on the foundation of knowledge, values, and skills addressed in Generalist Practice with Organizations and Communities. This course explores multiple approaches social workers use to influence organizations and other large systems. Concepts, theories and models of macro level practice and advance practice skills for addressing complex social and organizational situations are examined. Application of course content is facilitated by a practicum experience in a practice agency where concepts and skills from this course can be applied. Instructional methods may include but are not limited to lectures, readings, papers, reflections, and role plays. The course may be offered in a distance education format.
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  • SOWK 566: Advanced Research Methods

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides an introduction to the concepts and procedures that are fundamental to both descriptive and inferential statistics. Empirical research examining the effectiveness of social work practice, particularly in the urban environment, is explored. Utilizing existing national data sets, students generate their own research hypotheses and then formulate and carry out an analytic strategy to answer these questions effectively. Emphasis is also placed on gaining skills in presenting and communicating key findings to relevant audiences and stakeholders. The course is designed for graduate level social work students. Instructional methods may include but are not limited to lectures, readings, papers, and reflections. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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  • SOWK 595: Integrated Field Experience I

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides an educationally directed field experience for students during their first semester in a field agency. Students will engage in generalist practice skills working with vulnerable and oppressed populations and begin foundational development and application of problem-solving, assessment, intervention and evaluation. The course is designed for graduate-level social work students and involves a monthly seminar experience in conjunction with the agency work. Instructional methods may include but are not limited to presentations, experiential learning activities, discussion boards, online activities, seminar workshops, synchronous and asynchronous lectures.
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