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Course Name
Long Title
Min Credits
Description
Requisites
SWK-241
Marriage and Family Systems
3
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 step-families . Several models of family intervention will be discussed and practiced in roleplay sessions .
SWK-299
Special Topics in Social Work
3
SWK-301
Generalist Social Work Practice
3
Principles of methods of practice in all areas of social work will be explored including techniques in casework , group work , community organization , planning and administration . Field observations will be
Take SWK-201 . ( Required , Previous ).
held in various social work settings throughout the metropolitan suburban area .
SWK-304
Social Work Policy and Administration
3
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 management .
Take SWK-201 . ( Required , Previous ).
SWK-305 Mental Health Practice 3
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 Take PSY-100 SOC-100 . ( Required , will learn that the diagnosis is only the starting point for developing a Previous ). 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 multi-disciplinary teams .