SWK-304 |
Social Work Policy and Administration |
This course provides an awareness of societal response to social problems. It will explore how political, economic, and institutional thought contribute to public response by the social welfare system. Students will explore societal response on the micro-level by designing an agency to meet various societal needs, exploring management skills and administration inhuman service agencies. Students will learn about various agencies andtheir administrative needs including hiring, state and government regulations, and team building. Areas of study will include planning, goal setting, decision-making, leadership, conflict resolution, budgeting and fiscal |
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management. |
3.00 |
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SWK-305 |
Mental Health Practice |
Utilizing the strengths model of social work practice, this class will address common mental health diagnosis and their evidence based treatment models. Utilizing the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV( DSM V), students will learn diagnostic categories and how to accurately diagnose various mental health issues. Students will understand the long-term ramifications of having a diagnosis and will learn that the diagnosis is only the starting point for developing a positive and measurable treatment plan. Various modes and settings of psychotherapy will be discussed as well as the use of psychotropic medications and the importance of working in |
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multi-disciplinary teams. |
3.00 |
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SWK-400 |
Social Work Research Methods |
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A critical examination of research methods found in both quantitative and qualitative methods of research in | |||
social work. Foundations of research, including research design, ethics, conceptualization, measurement and the | |||
logic of sampling, leading to the creation of a proposal for original research by the student. Outside exercises also | |||
familiarize students with different research methods, techniques of observation and the reading and evaluation | |||
of published research. This course will emphasize the use of research in social work practice and understanding | |||
the use of evidence-based methods in social work practice. SWK-400 |
3.00 |
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SWK-4000 |
Social Work Capstone |
The mission of the Bachelor of Social Work degree program is to develop professionals who are competent in the skills and knowledge necessary for work in the various fields of social work. This capstone class is designed as a way for students to demonstrate social work skills, develop an e- portfolio of their work, and contribute to the community through a service project. Through writings, role plays, lectures, e-portfolio development, and a service project, students will demonstrate their mastery of the program goals of the social work degree program. |
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( Senior standing) |
3.00 |
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SWK-435 |
Social Work Field Placement I |
After consultation with Director of Field Placements advanced students will be provided direct experience in selected supervised settings in social work agencies and programs. The field placement aims to provide a service to the community and enable the student to acquire the skills, experience, and knowledge necessary for the |
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choice of a career. |
5.00 |
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SWK-436 |
Social Work Field Placement II |
A continuation of SWK 435. After consultation with Director of Field Placements advanced students will be provided direct experience in selected supervised settings in social work agencies and programs. The field placement aims to provide a service to the community and enable the student to acquire the skills, experience, |
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and knowledge necessary for the choice of a career. |
5.00 |
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SWK-445 |
Field Placement Seminar I |
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Students in social work field placements will meet weekly with the Field Director to discuss their experiences in | |||
the field. Students will discuss their journal entries, their experiences, and work on areas of growth. |
1.00 |
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SWK-446 |
Field Placement Seminar II |
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Students in social work field placements will meet weekly with the Field Director to discuss their experiences in | |||
the field. Students will discuss their journal entries, their experiences, and work on areas of growth. |
1.00 |
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