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  • SOCW 375: Social Research WR

    3.00 Credits
    University of Saint Joseph

    Social workers use research to build knowledge, influence policy, and evaluate practice. Students consider qualitative and quantitative research methods; examine applications of new technologies; explore issues in professional ethics and human rights; apply standards for cultural competence; and gain experience in evaluation research. Prerequisite: SOCL 101 and MATH 110 or PSYC253 or by permission of the instructor. Three hours a week, one semester.
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  • SOCW 382: Human Behavior in the Social Environment

    3.00 Credits
    University of Saint Joseph

    Human development through the life course is affected by social and cultural diversity, social, political, and economic barriers and opportunities, and the roles and status of women. Students apply theories and evidence-based knowledge on the interrelationships among individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities, and cultures in local, transnational, and international contexts, including relationships characterized by social conflict, oppression, and violence, and relationships that contribute to human and social development, equity, and peace. Prerequisites: BIOL223, BIOL270 or GERO111, 112 and 113; SOCL217, SOCL227, SOCW202, or SOCW206; HDFS210 or PSYC238; or by permission of the instructor. Three hours a week, one semester.
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  • SOCW 386: Field Practice I

    4.00 Credits
    University of Saint Joseph

    Field seminars support students as they integrate theories and research-based knowledge with their experiences in the field. In written assignments and class discussions, students frame questions, locate and apply relevant professional literature, identify ethical issues, and pursue cultural competence. Classes afford opportunities for mutual aid and collaborative learning. Two hours of class biweekly, and eight hours per week of supervised field experience in generalist social work practice. Prerequisite: SOCW102 and admission to the Social Work Program; concurrent: SOCW396; or by permission of the department. One semester.
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  • SOCW 388: Field Practice II

    4.00 Credits
    University of Saint Joseph

    Continuation of SOCW 386. Prerequisite: SOCW386 and SOCW396; concurrent: SOCW398; or by permission of the department.
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  • SOCW 396: Social Work Methods I

    3.00 Credits
    University of Saint Joseph

    Generalist social work practice with individuals includes principles of empowerment and policy practice. Students are introduced to the professional change process with individuals in socially and culturally diverse families and communities, and they examine and apply the NASW Code of Ethics and Standards for Cultural Competence. Prerequisite: SOCW102 and admission to the Social Work Program; concurrent: SOCW386; or by permission of the department. Three hours a week, one semester.
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  • SOCW 398: Social Work Methods II

    3.00 Credits
    University of Saint Joseph

    Generalist social work practice with communities and organizations includes strategies for networking and participatory action research. Students assess socially and culturally diverse communities and organizations in local and international environments, including inter-group and inter-organizational relationships; prejudice, discrimination, and differential opportunities; formal and informal leaders, support systems, and service providers; and community and organizational values as obstacles and resources for social change. Prerequisites: SOCW396; concurrent: SOCW398; or by permission of the department. Three hours a week; one semester.
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  • SOCW 400: Social Work Methods III

    3.00 Credits
    University of Saint Joseph

    Generalist social work with families and small groups includes knowledge, skills, and values in domestic and international social work practice. Students assess socially and culturally diverse families in local and transnational communities, and they identify social, cultural, and economic resources and barriers to meeting the goals of families and their members. Students consider social work with groups as a means for empowering individuals and strengthening families, communities, and organizations. Prerequisites: SOCW398; concurrent: SOCW 482; or by permission of the department. Three hours a week; one semester.
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  • SOCW 482: Field Practice III

    7.00 Credits
    University of Saint Joseph

    Students continue to build a professional knowledge base by integrating theories and research-based knowledge with their experiences in the field. In written assignments and class discussions, students frame questions, locate and critically apply relevant professional literature, resolve ethical issues, advance cultural competence, analyze policies, evaluate interventions, and identify goals for further learning. Class discussions provide mutual aid and peer supervision. Two hours of class biweekly, and sixteen hours per week of supervised field experience in generalist social work practice. Prerequisite: SOCW 388, 398; concurrent: SOCW400; or by permission of the department. One semester.
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  • SOCW 484: Field Practice IV

    7.00 Credits
    University of Saint Joseph

    Continuation of SOCW 482. Prerequisite: SOCW482 and SOCW400; concurrent: SOCW498; or by permission of the department. One semester.
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  • SOCW 498: Coordinating Seminar

    3.00 Credits
    University of Saint Joseph

    Assignments in this course make up the Comprehensive Examination in Social Work. Faculty serve as consultants and mentors as students demonstrate their ability to assess a client system; to propose a policy change and evaluation method; to analyze an ethical issue; to assess their cultural competence; and to demonstrate effective use of the professional change process. Students plan for educational and professional advancement in light of a social purpose or vision for social change. Prerequisites: SOCW400, SOCW482; concurrent: SOCW498; or by permission of the department. Three hours a week, one semester.
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