SOCW 5010 Social Work Research Methods And Analysis

[3 credit hours]

Course introduces students to qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, supporting statistical methods as utilized within the social work profession, data analysis technology and evidence-based social work practice concepts.

Term Offered: Fall

SOCW 5110 Social Work Practice I

[3 credit hours]

Provides an overview of social work practice theory and paradigms to base practice with individuals, families and groups emphasizing strengths and empowerment, values and ethics, and understanding self.

Term Offered: Fall

SOCW 5120 Social Work Practice II

[3 credit hours]

Provides an overview of social work theories guiding social work practice with groups and organizations, including group development, leadership, and models of organizations within a social and economic justice framework.

Prerequisites: SOCW 5110 with a minimum grade of C and SOCW 5210 with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Spring

SOCW 5130 Social Work Practice III

[3 credit hours]

Provides historical and contemporary look at the social work profession, its roots in community organizing, theories underpinning group work and community organizing. Strengths and empowerment models and social justice emphasized.

Prerequisites: SOCW 5110 with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Spring

SOCW 5210 Micro Social Work Perspectives In Human Behavior And The Social Environment

[3 credit hours]

Course is organized on a developmental model including social work perpectives and theory on: biopsychosocial aspects of human growth and development. Critical analysis encouraged through social justice conceptualizations.

Term Offered: Fall

SOCW 5220 Macro Social Work Perspectives In Human Behavior And The Social Environment

[3 credit hours]

Course views the behavior of groups, organizations, and communities and their environmental contexts through a social work perspective. Attention focuses on issues of diversity, oppression, and social and economic justice.

Prerequisites: SOCW 5210 with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Spring

SOCW 5330 Policy Issues And Analysis In Social Work

[3 credit hours]

Course covers the history of social work profession and major institutions. Through current policy issues, methods of policy analysis are provided. Students are introduced to various methods of policy practice.

Term Offered: Fall

SOCW 5900 Foundation Field Experience and Integrative Seminar I

[3 credit hours]

Students participate in a weekly seminar to integrate classroom learning to the field experience; and during the 3rd week begin a 208 hour field experience in an assigned agency. The course must be taken in consecutive semesters with SOCW 5910.

Prerequisites: SOCW 5010 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C and SOCW 5330 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C and SOCW 5110 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C and SOCW 5210 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Fall

SOCW 5910 Foundation Field Experience and Integrative Seminar II

[3 credit hours]

Students continue in the field agency assigned in SOCW 5900; complete 217 field hours; and participate in the same weekly integrative field seminar section. SOCW 5900 and 5910 must be taken in consecutive semesters.

Prerequisites: SOCW 5900 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C and SOCW 5120 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C and SOCW 5220 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C and SOCW 5130 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Spring

SOCW 6030 Research Methods For Macro Social Work Practice

[3 credit hours]

Covers research methods specific to macro social work practice especially needs assessment and program evaluation. Content on research ethics, data management, and evidence based practice are addressed. Prerequisites: All 5000 level courses, advanced standing status or permission of instructor.

Term Offered: Fall

SOCW 6040 Research Methods For Micro Social Work Practice

[3 credit hours]

Course covers evaluation of client accomplishments through subject design methods. Content on research Ethics, data management, and evidence based practice are addressed. Prerequisites: all 5000-level courses, advanced standing status or by permission of instructor.

Term Offered: Fall

SOCW 6110 Advanced Generalist Practice I

[3 credit hours]

Advanced study of generalist social work practice and theory when working with individuals, families, and groups with an intergenerational focus on social and economic justice. All SOCW 5000-level courses, Advanced Standing Status, or Permission.

Term Offered: Summer, Fall

SOCW 6120 Advanced Generalist Practice II

[3 credit hours]

Course provides advanced content on social work practice in organizations including financial management, supervision and planning. Incorporates current theoretical perspectives and research on effective practice. Prerequisite: SOCW 6110 with a B or better, or permission of instructor.

Prerequisites: SOCW 6110 with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Spring

SOCW 6130 Advanced Generalist Practice III

[3 credit hours]

Course provides advanced content on social work practice within the community and with groups. Particular attention is paid to community change processes and social and economic justice. Prerequisite: SOCW 6110 and 6140 with a B or better.

Prerequisites: SOCW 6110 with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Spring

SOCW 6140 Advanced Social Work Assessment

[3 credit hours]

Course provides an overview of theories and methods of social work assessment with an emphasis on psychosocial assessment, macro assessments and various tools used by social workers for asssessment purposes. Prerequisites all 5000 level corses, advaced standing status. or by permission.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

SOCW 6200 Disparities, Diversity and Social Justice

[2 credit hours]

This graduate social work course provides students with an understanding of the impact of social inequalities when working within diverse systems. Using self-reflection and critical analysis, students will build cultural and linguistic competence. This course examines the mechanisms of privilege and oppression that impact the experiences of diverse populations, using theories of critical multiculturalism and intersectionality. This course will enhance students’ knowledge, values, and attitudes about social work practice at micro, mezzo, and macro levels.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

SOCW 6410 Social Work Micro Practice with Children and Families

[3 credit hours]

Course provides students with specialized knowledge about clinical practice with children and families. Included are major theoretical perspectives and practices currently accepted in the field, with an emphasis on strengths and empowerment.

Term Offered: Fall

SOCW 6430 Social Work Macro Practice involving Children and Families

[3 credit hours]

This is the second of two Child and Family specialization courses. It provides knowledge about current social work issues and practices in the mezzo and macro practice arenas, including social work practice related to laws, regulations, and policies concerning services for children and families.

Prerequisites: SOCW 6410 with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Spring

SOCW 6460 Social Work Journal Review Seminar I: Child And Family Services

[1 credit hour]

This course enables students to gain a critical understanding and appreciation of the social work literature and research underpinning social work practice in child and family services. Prerequisite: All 5000-level classes and SOCW 6140. Corequisites: SOCW 6110, 6410, or permission of instructor

Term Offered: Fall

SOCW 6470 Social Work Journal Review Seminar II - Child And Family Services

[1 credit hour]

Course provides a more in depth examination and appreciation of social work literature and research underpinning social work practice with children and family services. Prerequisite: SOCW 6110, 6140, 6410 with a B or better. Corequisite: 6430.

Prerequisites: SOCW 6460 with a minimum grade of B

Term Offered: Spring

SOCW 6510 Social Work Micro Practice in Mental Health

[3 credit hours]

This course Provides MSW students with specialized knowledge about clinical practice in mental-behavioral health settings. The focus includes social works history of involvement with the primary prevention, diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders. Major emphasis is placed on social work practice at these levels with emphasis on social and economic justice.

Prerequisites: SOCW 6140 with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Fall

SOCW 6530 Social Work Macro Practice in Mental Health

[3 credit hours]

This is the second of two mental health specialization courses. It provides knowledge about current social work issues in the mezzo-macro practice arena, including social work practice related to laws regulations and policies concerning mental health services. Major emphasis is placed on social work practice at these levels with emphasis on social and economic justice.

Prerequisites: SOCW 6510 with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Spring

SOCW 6560 Social Work Journal Review Seminar I - Mental Health Practice

[1 credit hour]

Course enables students to gain a critical understanding and appreciation of the social work literature and research underpinning social work practice in mental health settings. Prerequisites: All 5000-level classes, advanced standing status, and SOCW 6140. Corequisites: SOCW 6110, 6510, or permission of instructor.

Term Offered: Fall

SOCW 6570 Social Work Journal Review Seminar II - Mental Health Practice

[1 credit hour]

Course provides a more in depth examination and appreciation of social work literature and research underpinning social work practice in mental health settings. Prerequisites: SOCW 6110, 6140, 6510 with a B or better.

Prerequisites: SOCW 6560 with a minimum grade of B

Term Offered: Spring

SOCW 6900 ADVANCED FIELD EXPERIENCE AND INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR I

[5 credit hours]

Students are assigned to a field agency; complete 360 field hours; and attend a weekly seminar to integrate classroom learning to the field experience. SOCW 6900 and SOCW 6910 must be taken in consecutive semesters.

Prerequisites: SOCW 6460 with a minimum grade of B and SOCW 6410 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of B or SOCW 6510 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of B and SOCW 6560 with a minimum grade of B

Term Offered: Fall

SOCW 6910 ADVANCED FIELD EXPERIENCE AND INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR II

[5 credit hours]

Students continue placement in the field agency assigned in SOCW 6900; complete 360 field hoursl and participate in same weekly integrative field seminar section. SOCW 6900 and 6910 must be taken in consecutive semesters.

Prerequisites: SOCW 6900 with a minimum grade of B and SOCW 6430 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of B or SOCW 6530 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of B

Term Offered: Spring

SOCW 6980 Special Topics In Social Work

[1-3 credit hours]

Content will vary as instructors present a single concentration on developments, problems, and controversies in social work.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

SOCW 6990 Independent Study In Social Work

[1-3 credit hours]

Directed study in social work under the supervision of a social work faculty member.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

SOCW 7610 Orientation to Interprofessional Teaming

[1 credit hour]

Students will become familiar with and develop a plan of study which will lead to successful completion of the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Teaming in Early Childhood. Students will demonstrate an understanding of conflict resolution and working with others whose values and beliefs differ significantly from their own.

Prerequisites: SPED 7270 with a minimum grade of D-

SOCW 7620 Leadership and Advocacy in Interprofessional Teaming

[1 credit hour]

This seminar focuses on developing the skills to promote best practice in teaming. Students will explore the factors that support and threaten interprofessional collaboration. They will become aware of policies affecting teaming. Finally, students will engage in advocacy for teaming that will benefit individuals with disabilities.

Prerequisites: SOCW 7610 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Summer