SWK-201 |
Introduction to Social Work |
This course will present an overview of the elements which define social work. Social work history, values, and ethics will be discussed. Basic counseling techniques and an overview of the various agencies of social work will be covered providing a strong overview of generalist social work practice. This course requires a short social service volunteer experience. This course is open to all students interested in exploring social work as a major or |
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career. |
3.00 |
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SWK-202 |
Human Behavior & Social Environment I |
Human Behavior and the Social Environment is a professional foundation course for social work majors. This course explores how social context affects human behavior. Optimal human development will be discussed as well as the consequences of the development being interrupted by individual and societal issues. Students will explore biological, psychological, sociological, cultural and spiritual developmental tasks across the life span. A variety of developmental theories will be examined along with their variabilities by race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and spiritual beliefs. Utilizing the social work strengths model, the course will discuss resiliency and self- determination within the context of poverty, education, racism, sexism, ageism, and other contextual areas |
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that contribute to unjust social problems. |
3.00 |
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SWK-203 |
Difference and Diversity |
This course is a socio-historical look at diversity and difference and the corresponding disadvantages and / or privileges assigned to various groups-race, class, education, sexual orientation, gender, and age. Students will explore systems that maintain unequal access to power and privilege while marginalizing large sections of the population. By understanding one ' s own place within the system, this course intends to support the knowledge |
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and skills necessary to support culturally competent social work practice. |
3.00 |
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SWK-205 |
Human Behavior & Social Environment II |
A continuation of HBSE I, this course will emphasize the influence of groups, communities, and organizations on human behavior. Students in HBSE II will explore the framework, values, and skills to attend to individual and family needs through work groups, communities, and organizational resources. A service-learning assignment |
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studying a local non-profit is a major part of this course. |
3.00 |
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SWK-206 |
Introduction to Trauma Informed Care |
This course is designed to introduce students to the meaning of trauma, the incidence and prevalence of trauma and the effects of trauma on human development. Students will learn what it means to provide client centered care in a trauma informed manner, and will be provided an introduction to evidence based trauma treatments. Active participation of students in this class will include open discussion of material presented as well as practical application of the course material. Self-assessment, awareness and growth are central to the student experience |
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in this course. |
3.00 |
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SWK-212 |
Counseling and Communication Skills |
The course is an integrated theory and practice approach to the study of communication styles, communication skills, basic counseling skills and elements of helping relationships. Students will explore the nature and dynamics of the helping encounter, develop interpersonal communication skills, and engage in opportunities for skill development through peer helping practice sessions. Students will develop beginning competencies in working |
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with individuals, families, and groups. |
3.00 |
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SWK-241 |
Marriage and Family Systems |
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This course will explore socio-cultural aspects of families and how they are shaped by ethnicity, sexual | |||
orientation, income, and education. Family types will be viewed through the life cycle model and will explore a | |||
variety of family forms including two-parent, single-parent, adoptive, divorced, same-sex, remarried, and stepfamilies | |||
. Several models of family intervention will be discussed and practiced in role-play sessions. |
3.00 |
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SWK-299 |
Special Topics in Social Work |
3.00 |
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SWK-301 |
Generalist Social Work Practice |
Principles and methods of social work will be explored including techniquest in casework, group work, community organization, planning, and administration. Clinical labs will involve simulated practice sessions. Once |
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weekly lecture, and 4 clinical skills labs per semester. |
3.00 |
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