Course Name |
Long Title |
Min Credits |
Description |
Requisites |
SWK-212 |
Counseling and Communication Skills |
3 |
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 with individuals , families , and groups . |
Take SWK-202 . ( Required , Previous ). |
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 , singleparent , adoptive , divorced , same-sex , remarried , and step-families . Several models of family intervention will be discussed and practiced in role-play sessions .
SWK-299 Special Topics in Social Work 3
SWK-301 Generalist Social Work Practice 3
SWK-304 Social Work Policy and Administration 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 held in various social work settings throughout the metropolitan suburban area . 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 , decisionmaking , leadership , conflict resolution , budgeting and fiscal management .
Take SWK-201 . ( Required , Previous ).
Take SWK-201 . ( Required , Previous ).