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3.00 Credits
3 FS No prerequisites or corequisites for non-majors; concurrent enrollment in SWRK 302 for majors. This course presents a framework for understanding and openly interacting with people from diverse backgrounds that compose the rich mosaic of the United States. The class is designed to promote ethnic-sensitive interpersonal relationships. Diverse people studied are distinguished by issues of race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion/spirituality, generation, and national origin. Historical and cultural experiences shaping their lives and current reality are examined. The overall goal is for students to develop high regard for the worth and dignity of all people.
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3.00 Credits
3 FS No prerequisites or corequisites for non-majors; concurrent enrollment in SWRK 200 for majors. Using a systems framework and selected human behavior theories across the lifespan, the biological, social, psychological, and cultural influences on individuals, families, and groups are investigated. Particular emphasis is given to ethnic and cultural diversity and promoting student self-reflection across generations and cultural competence.
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3.00 Credits
3 SP SWRK 170, SWRK 200, SWRK 302. Majors only. SWRK 305, SWRK 325, SWRK 330. Second of two human behavior and social environment theory courses relevant to social work practice. While SWRK 302 focuses on individuals and families across the lifespan from diverse backgrounds, SWRK 303 studies groups, organizations, institutions, and communities as social systems. Examines the reciprocal interactions between these larger social systems and diverse individuals and families.
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60.00 Credits
3 SP SWRK 170, SWRK 200, SWRK 302; majors only. SWRK 303, SWRK 325, SWRK 330. This course introduces students to the basic elements that form the cornerstones of field education. The objectives of the course include helping students develop a deep commitment to social work values and ethics, to social and economic justice, and to working with diverse populations. Students also learn about the basic organizational structure of various social service agencies and the interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain professional relationships. Course content is enhanced by the requirement of 60 hours of service learning in a social service setting. Students are placed in various agencies through consultation with the CAVE Program and participate in the service learning requirements associated with that program.
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3.00 Credits
1 FS Acceptance into the BSW professional sequence. This course engages students in technical writing and critical thinking skills frequently required for professional social workers. Through in-class assignments, peer feedback sessions, weekly dialogues on writing, and critical analysis of writing examples, students learn techniques for analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating writing. Students use written social work course assignments to gain experience in evaluating pattern errors and develop writing, editing, and revision skills for the academic and professional genres. Students are exposed to the citation and writing style of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.
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3.00 Credits
3 FS Acquaints students with the relevant history and concepts of child welfare. Examines abuse, neglect, molestation, prostitution, pornography, day care, teen pregnancies, foster care, intergenerational issues, and adoptions. Focuses on the application of generalist social work knowledge, values, and skills, and the problem-solving process to child welfare practices. Required for TItle IV-E students.
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3.00 Credits
3 SP SWRK 170, SWRK 200, SWRK 302. Majors only. SWRK 303, SWRK 305, SWRK 330. Introduces students to the application of social work ethics and skills for social work practice. Includes the ecological systems framework, strengths perspective, and differential application of practice knowledge related to the needs of various groups characterized by gender, race, ethnicity, culture, generation, sexual orientation, class, and ability. Students learn basic interviewing and communication skills.
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3.00 Credits
3 SP SWRK 170, SWRK 200, SWRK 302. Social Work majors only. SWRK 303, SWRK 305, SWRK 325. An introduction to the logic and styles of social work research. Particular attention is given to the nature of the scientific method, the methods of formulating research problems, the design of social research, character of scientific evidence, and program evaluation techniques.
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3.00 Credits
3 INQ Examines current theory and research concerning conditions of women as a special population. Issues covered are employment stressors, single parenthood, feminization of poverty, institutional sexism and racism, power, sexuality, substance abuse, eating disorders, and relationships and the implications of these issues for the organization and delivery of services and social policy.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
1 FS This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Topics will vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered.
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