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SWK 6103 Human Behavior and the Social Environment I
Provides students with content on bio-psychosocial life span development and the influence of various social systems (families, groups, organizations and communities) in relation to the social, cultural, spiritual, ethnic, and economic and political environments.
SWK 6153 History and Philosophy of Social Work
Covers the historical development, philosophical orientation, and analysis of social work in American society. Different fields of practice and issues related to them are examined.
SWK 6253 Research I
Designed to help students apply social scientific methods to conducting research and applying research to social work practice. Ethical standards of scientific inquiry along with quantitative and qualitative methodologies for knowledge building will be emphasized.
SWK 6503 Generalist Social Work Practice I
Provides students with the framework for generalist social work practice, including the problem-solving process and various social work roles with different-sized systems. Key theories and concepts include interviewing and relationship building with individuals, families, groups and communities. Issues of race, class, gender, disabilities and sexual orientation will be examined.
SWK 6703 Human Behavior and the Social Environment II
Provides students with content on ethnic, racial and religious groups and other disadvantaged groups in America. Provides theoretical and research findings on various at-risk populations and the role of societal institutions in perpetuating social and economic injustice. Prerequisite: SWK 6103.
SWK 6803 Social Policy and Macro Practice
A foundation policy and macro course which provides students with the necessary knowledge, values and skills to perform as informed and competent practitioners contributing toward change and social justice. Helps students understand administration and organizational behaviors allowing them to be responsive to the needs of diverse populations.
SWK 688- Selected Topics in Social Work
Course content varies. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Topic courses offered based on student need and faculty availability include:
Crisis Intervention in Family-Centered Practice*
Designed to introduce students to the theoretical foundations and practice techniques of crisis intervention in family-centered clinical social work practice. The course incorporates multicultural perspectives of crisis intervention in family-centered social work.
Spirituality and Family-Centered Social Work Practice*
Teaches students how to integrate spirituality and family-centered clinical practice to create an open, trusting environment where clients feel accepted, respected and spiritually affirmed. Students will be guided to meet the needs of families and clients, irrespective of their diverse views.
Comparative Social Welfare*
Examines social welfare and social work practice across a variety of countries with emphasis on similarities and differences in social problem definition, cultural values, and professional roles. This course includes international travel if sufficient student interest for this exists.
SWK 7003 Research II
Builds upon the methods of research taught in Research I. This knowledge base is the foundation for teaching students specific research designs and analytical methods for systematic evaluation. It includes the concepts, principles and general procedures of multi-level evaluation, developing measurements and use of technology in practice evaluation. Prerequisite: SWK 6253
SWK 7103 Generalist Social Work Practice II
Provides students with generalist practice skills which are used to empower people to access, negotiate with, influence and change various systems within the community. This course also emphasizes how to deal with situations relative to support, rehabilitation, personal growth, prevention, crisis management, social planning and social action. Prerequisite: SWK 6503.
SWK 7213 Family Theory, Values and Ethics
Provides second-year MSW students with values, ethics, theories and conceptual knowledge of families. Prerequisite: Completion of Professional Foundation curriculum or Advanced Standing.
SWK 7303 Family-Centered Practice
Provides in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge about methods of working with families who have problems in living. Students will survey major trends and schools of family work and family therapy. Focus will be given to the appropriateness of different theories for work with ethnic and racial families. Prerequisite: Completion of Professional Foundation curriculum or Advanced Standing.
SWK 7403 Psychopathology and Assessment
Offers an examination of the relationship of the individual, family, and group to the social environment with emphasis on the mental health and adaptive capacity of the individual. Major attention is given to theories pertaining to the etiology and course of mental and emotional disorders with special attention to prevailing diagnostic systems and their relationship to intervention planning. The importance of cultural or minority group affiliation on the dynamics of mental health is considered. Prerequisite: Completion of Professional Foundation curriculum or Advanced Standing.
SWK 7503 Advanced Practice with Families
Provides students with an opportunity to exercise practice skills and theory application with families and to process activities related to change in family systems. Specific problems common to couples and families will be addressed, e.g., marital discord, eating disorders, alcohol and drug abuse, sexual dysfunction, family violence, etc. Prerequisite: SWK 7303.
SWK 7513 Family-Centered Policy
Provides second-year MSW students an opportunity to examine the effects of multi-system social policies on families and the access of families to basic needs. Prerequisite: Completion of Professional Foundation curriculum or Advanced Standing.
SWK 7543 Issues of Economic and Social Justice and Families at Risk*
A basic understanding of economic and social justice can contribute substantially to social workers’ abilities to implement efficient and effective services. This includes the application of social work methods to stress-laden families. Topics include multi-problem and single-parent families, aging, economic forces and alternative life styles.
SWK 7553 Substance Abuse: Treatment and Prevention*
Provides an overview of the problem of substance abuse for the individual, family and society, focused on the concepts of addiction, co-dependency and recovery. The course provides models for effective social work treatment and intervention at different levels of practice.
SWK 7573 Social Services and Women’s Issues*
Focuses on the unique pressures and problems that confront women today, with emphasis on the barriers and stresses facing poor white women, women of color and aged women. Attention will be directed toward evolving a practice perspective that is most suited to meeting the particular needs of women clients.
SWK 7593 Practice and Policy Issues in Child Abuse and Neglect*
Provides a historical and theoretical framework for social workers to understand the ecological context of child abuse and neglect in our society. Beginning with the societal values that shape current child welfare policy, social worker roles, expectations and resources for working with child abuse and neglect will be discussed. Differential intervention strategies will be presented. Special attention will be given to federal and state initiatives to redirect child welfare resources toward prevention services, especially Family Preservation and Family Reunification.
SWK 7603 Practice Evaluation & Supervision
Addresses the development of skills in supervision and evaluation of family-centered social work practice in agency contexts. The tasks of supervision, consultation, and evaluation are addressed in a social systems context. Various issues confronting supervisors in a multicultural society are addressed. Prerequisite: Completion of Professional Foundation curriculum or Advanced Standing.
SWK 7953 Research Seminar
Designed to assist the student in developing a prospectus for a thesis in direct family-centered social work practice. It addresses issues of problem formulation, conceptualization, measurement, sampling, design, analysis, and ethics. Prerequisite: Completion of Professional Foundation curriculum or Advanced Standing.
SWK 799- Independent Study in Social Work
SWK 8004 Field Practicum I
Supervised social work experience in a social agency in the community. Prerequisite: Approval of Director of Field.
SWK 8101 Integrative Seminar I
Examines student problems and experiences in Field Practicum I. Helps students integrate theory, knowledge and skills from previous courses. Must be taken concurrently with SWK 8004.
SWK 8204 Field Practicum II
Continued supervised social work experience in the assigned first-semester social agency in the community. Prerequisite: SWK 8004 and approval of Director of Field.
SWK 8301 Integrative Seminar II
Examines student problems and experiences in Field Instruction II. Helps students integrate theory, knowledge and skills from concurrent and earlier courses. Must be taken concurrently with SWK 8204.
SWK 8405 Field Practicum III
Practicum experience in a social agency focused on the student’s area of interest whenever feasible. Prerequisite: Approval of Director of Field.
SWK 8501 Integrative Seminar III
Examines student experiences and problems in Field Practicum III. Helps students integrate theory, knowledge and skills from previous courses. Must be taken concurrently with SWK 8405.
SWK 8705 Field Practicum VI
Continuation of field work experience in the same agency as in the third semester, which is based on the student’s area of interest. Prerequisite: SWK 8405 and approval of Director of field.
SWK 8801 Integrative Seminar IV
Examines student experiences and problems in Advanced Field Instruction II. Helps students integrate theory, knowledge and skills from previous courses. Must be taken concurrently with SWK 8705.
SWK 8903 (SWK 6883 until Spring 2002) Comprehensive Seminar in Family-Centered Practice [“Non-thesis Option”]
A capstone course which provides students an opportunity to (1) apply social work concepts and theories to graduate field practicum assignments, and (2) organize their social work educational experience into a comprehensive paper in which knowledge, values and skills are integrated in a family-centered practice intervention experience. Prerequisite: Completion of all other required courses except for SWK 8703 and concurrent enrollment in SWK 8703.
SWK 8953 Thesis in Family-Centered Practice [“Thesis Option”]
Advanced research project focused on the student’s area of interest. The student will be responsible for a publishable, quality research document.
*Denotes elective courses. May not be offered on a regular basis. Click here for current offerings.
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