(Effective Fall 2007)

*Indicates Required Courses

Foundation Courses

SWPS-213. *Social Welfare Policy and Services I (in 2002-2003, Social Welfare Policies and Services). 2 crs. (Foundation course) Provides the history, mission, philosophy, and evolution of social welfare policies and services that form the foundation of social welfare, specifically in relation to poverty, racism, and the needs of oppressed and marginalized populations using social policy frameworks and social work values and ethics. Examines African American and other social welfare pioneer exemplars, their efforts to influence and change social welfare policy and services, and their influence on contemporary programs and services in selected
Fields of Practice. [Required for all students.]

SWPS-214. *Social Welfare Policy and Services II (in 2002-2003, Policy Practice). 2 crs. (Foundation course) Builds on content in SWPS-213 by strengthening critical thinking, professional values and ethics, and communication skills. Promotes understanding and competence in application of policy frameworks for analysis, formulation, and use of policy research to influence planned change through assessing context, intent, process and impact of executive, legislative, and judicial decisions directed to social and economic needs. Examines protocols and practices that oppress individuals, groups, and communities of color and other marginalized groups. Prereq.: SWPS-213. [Required for all students]

SWHB- 205. *Human Behavior and the Social Environment I. 2 crs. (Foundation course) Examines human development through the life cycle using biological, psychological, sociological and cultural perspectives. Gives an introduction to: the family, the social systems model, personality theories and ego defense mechanisms. [Required for all students.]

SWHB-207. *Human Behavior and the Social Environment II. 2 crs. (Foundation course) Studies human behavior at the levels of small groups, the family, formal organizations, and communities. The social systems model is used to integrate this content with the individual-level development content from the HBSE I course. Prereq: SWHB-205. [Required for all students.]

SWRS-201. *Research Methods for Social Workers. 2 crs. (Foundation course) Provides knowledge and understanding of research as a scientific process including methodology, formulation of research problem, sampling, measurement, and data collection procedures. [Required for all students.]

SWRS-202. *Data Analysis for Social Workers. 2 crs. (Foundation course) Focuses on statistical analysis of data, i.e., measures of central tendency and variability, correlation, t-test, and chi-square, as well as the use of the computer and a statistical package. Prereq.: SWRS-201. [Required for all students.]

SWDS-100. *Social Work Practice and Processes. 3 crs. (Foundation course, Practice Methods I) Focuses on the foundation of social work as a practice profession and the processes through which social work accomplishes its purpose. Introduction to various practice methods, theoretical bases of problem-solving, values and ethics. Concurrent enrollment in Field Education I (SWFI-201) required.

Courses Required for Direct Services Concentration

SWDS-305. *Direct Services Practice. 3 crs. (Differential Foundation course, Practice Methods II) Deepens understanding of concepts and principles introduced in SWDS 100, with emphasis on the assessment phase of the problem-solving process in direct services. Interventional strategies dealing with individuals and
families are introduced in addition to selected knowledge from small group practice. [Required for Direct Services concentration.] Prereq.: SWDS-100.

SWDS-309. *Intervention Planning and Strategies. 3 crs. (Advanced course, Practice Methods III) Develops a knowledge of social treatment theory and process for practice at the individual level, with emphasis on the analytical process of problem-solving and its relationship to specific treatment approaches and procedures. [Required for Direct Services concentration]. Prereqs.: SWHB-207, SWDS-100, SWDS-305.

SWDS-317. *Intervention Strategies with Selected Clinical Problems. 3 crs. (Advanced course, Practice Methods IV) Deepens knowledge of social treatment theory and processes for practice at the individual level with emphasis in selected clinical problems. [Required for Direct Services concentration.] Prereqs.: SWDS-305, SWDS-309.

SWHB-302. *Psychopathology. 2 crs. (Advanced course) Designed to prepare social workers to understand and address a wide range of psychiatric disorders and maladaptive behaviors. [Required for Direct Services concentration. Advanced second year elective for Macro Practice majors] Prereq: SWDS-305 & SWFI-202. Courses Required for Macro Practice Concentration

SWPS-310. *Macro Practice: Assessment and Intervention Strategies with Communities and Organizations. 3 crs. (Differential Foundation course, Practice Methods II) Deepens the conceptual base introduced in SWDS-100. Uses systems theory to consider multilevel needs and strengths of diverse peoples, organizations and communities. Focuses on community, organizational, and policy practice. Uses conceptual and practice models and cases to understand worker roles and use of relationship, power and influence in macro social work practice. [Required for Macro Practice concentration.] Prereq.: SWDS-100.

SWPS-302. *Human Services Management. 3 crs. (Advanced course, Practice Methods III) Addresses in greater depth and specificity knowledge of the history, theoretical frameworks, and functions and skills for managing human service organizations and leading culturally diverse community groups, boards, committee meetings. Examines staff development, team building, group decision-making and/or problem solving strategies and evidence based approaches. Includes planning and budgeting processes for non profit organizations. [Required for Macro Practice concentration.] Prereqs: SWDS 100 , SWPS 310.

SWPS-308. *Resource Development. 3 crs. (Advanced course, Practice Methods IV) Examines creativity and innovation in securing and allocating resources through marketing, fundraising, proposal writing, entrepreneurship, community and institutional capacity building, and computer technology management. Includes analyses of management information systems for monitoring and accountability. [Required for Macro Practice concentration.] Prereq.: SWPS-302 and SWPS 310.

SWPS-313. *Systems Analysis. 2 crs. (Advanced course) Examines in depth, human services organizations as systems, external connections with environment, organizational culture, behavior, climate, reward systems, infrastructure, and effectiveness. Assesses and applies organizational development strategies and techniques to bring about planned change. [Required for Macro Practice concentration. Advanced second-year elective for Direct Services majors.]

Advanced Research Course

SWRS-305. *Practice Evaluation. 2 crs. (Advanced course) Builds on knowledge and skills of the core research courses, “Research Methods for Social Workers” and “Data Analysis for Social Workers.” Course content provides advanced-level knowledge and skills that prepare students to design and conduct evidenced-based interventions appropriate for their method of practice and specialized field of practice. Prereq.: SWRS-202. [Required for all students.]

Field of Practice Courses

SWPS-217. Criminal Justice I. 2 crs. (Advanced course) Focuses on the cyclical nature of criminal justice policies, elements of the systems, key legal decisions, and the meaning of this system for blacks and other minorities. One of six Field of Practice concentration options. May be taken as elective in second year in regular degree program, or second or third semester in Advanced Standing program.

SWPS-218. Criminal Justice II. 2 crs. (Advanced course) Analysis of criminal justice programs - particularly courts and corrections, social work roles, and implications for work within the system - for system change. Second of two required courses if Field of Practice option. Third- or fourth-semester Elective in regular degree program. Second- or third-semester Elective in Advanced Standing program. Prereq.: SWPS-217, if Field of Practice concentration.

SWPS-219. Social Gerontology I. 2 crs. (Advanced course) Examines social, psychological and biological aspects of aging within various theoretical and practical contexts. One of six Field of Practice concentration options. May be taken as elective in second year in regular degree program, or second or third semester in Advanced Standing program.

SWPS-220. Social Gerontology II. 2 crs. (Advanced course) Examines the policies, programs, and services designed to deal with the problems of the elderly. Second of two required courses if Field of Practice option. Third- or fourth-semester Elective in regular degree program. Second- or third-semester Elective in Advanced Standing program. Prereq.: SWPS-219, if Field of Practice concentration.

SWPS-418. Family and Child Welfare Services I. 2 crs. (Advanced course) Examines the state and condition of the family as an institution in American society, focusing on social forces and practices that impinge upon the family. Further analyzes relationships between policies, programs, and service delivery in promoting or impeding growth and development of individuals within families and the family unit as a whole. One of six Field of Practice concentration options. May be taken as elective in second year in regular degree program, or second or third semester in Advanced Standing program.

SWPS-419. Family and Child Welfare Services II. 2 crs. (Advanced course) Continuation of SWPS-418, Family and Child Welfare I. Second of two required courses if Field of Practice option. Third- or fourth-semester Elective in regular degree program. Second- or third-semester Elective in Advanced Standing program. Prereq.: SWPS-418, if Field of Practice concentration.

SWPS-424. Social Work in Mental Health Settings I. 2 crs. (Advanced course) Examines the social policies and trends that authorize, support, and sanction social work practice, the institutional delivery systems, the contributions, limitations, and the existing and potential alternatives for mental health services. One of six Field of Practice concentration options. May be taken as elective in second year in regular degree program, or second or third semester in Advanced Standing program.

SWPS-426. Social Work in Mental Health Settings II. 2 crs. (Advanced course) Continuation of SWPS-424, Social Work in Mental Health Settings I. Second of two required courses if Field of Practice option. Third- or fourth-semester Elective in regular degree program. Second- or third-semester Elective in Advanced Standing program. Prereq.: SWPS-424, if Field of Practice concentration.

SWPS-427. Social Work in Health Care Settings I. 2 crs. (Advanced course) Examines the social policy framework and trends that authorize, support, and sanction social work practice, the institutional delivery systems, the contributions, limitations, and the existing and potential alternatives for health care. One of six Field of Practice concentration options. May be taken as elective in second year in regular degree program, or second or third semester in Advanced Standing program.

SWPS-428. Social Work in Health Care Settings II. 2 crs. (Advanced course) Continuation of SWPS-427, Social Work in Health Care Settings I. Second of two required courses if Field of Practice option. Third- or fourth-semester Elective in regular degree program. Second- or third-semester Elective in Advanced Standing program. Prereq.: SWPS-427.

SWPS-300. Social Work with Displaced Populations I. 2 crs. (Advanced course) Provides knowledge and framework for understanding the experiences of displaced populations (immigrants, refugees, victims of natural and manmade disasters, et al.) and analyzing their problems and their diverse needs. The professional roles, responsibilities, and practice interventions of social work are presented and explored. Major emphasis is placed upon commonalities as well as differences found among these groups at the international and national levels. One of six Field of Practice concentration options. May be taken as elective in second year in regular degree program, or second or third semester in Advanced Standing program.

SWPS-401. Social Work with Displaced Populations II. 2 crs. (Advanced course) Continuation of SWPS-300, Social Work with Displaced Populations I. Analyzes social policies, programs, and intervention strategies utilized by service providers and institutions in response to the phenomena of displaced populations. Discusses policy issues related to disadvantaged status and discrimination, availability and acquisition of services, and legal status and treatment of displaced populations. Second of two required courses if Field of Practice option. Third- or fourth-semester Elective in regular degree program. Second- or third-semester Elective in Advanced Standing program. Prereq.: SWPS-300, if Field of Practice concentration.

Field Education Courses

SWFI-201. *Field Education I. 6 crs. (Foundation course) First of four required Field Education courses in regular sixty (60) hour degree program. Focuses on integration of foundation knowledge and practice skills for beginning generalist practice. Requires completion of 233 clock hours, including ten (10) hours for Field Education orientation, 208 hours in assigned Field Education agency setting, and 15 hours in scheduled Field Education integrative seminars. Concurrent enrollment in Practice Methods I course required.

SWFI-202. *Field Education II. 6 crs. (Differential Foundation course) Second of four required Field Education courses in regular sixty (60) hour degree program. First of three Field Education courses in Advanced Standing program. Focuses on integration of differential foundation knowledge and practice skills. Requires completion of 223 clock hours, for regular students, including 208 hours in assigned Field Education agency and 15 hours in scheduled Field Education integrative seminars. Requires 233 clock hours for advanced standing students, including 10 hours for Field Education orientation, 208 hours in assigned Field Education agency, and 15 hours for scheduled Field Education integrative seminars. Concurrent enrollment in Practice Methods II course required. Prereq.: SWFI-201

SWFI-336. *Field Education III. 6 crs. (Advanced course) Third of four required field Education courses in regular sixty (60) hour degree program.. Second of three required courses in advanced standing program. Focuses on integration of advanced knowledge and practice skills in chosen Practice Method concentration and Field of Practice concentration. Requires completion of 272 clock hours, including 260 hours in assigned Field Education agency setting, and 12 hours in scheduled Field Education integrative seminars. Concurrent enrollment in Practice Methods III course and Field of Practice I course required. Prereq.: SWFI-202

SWFI-337. *Field Education IV. 6 crs. (Advanced course) Fourth of four required Field Education courses in regular sixty (60) hour degree program. Third of three required courses in Advanced Standing program. Focuses on integration of advanced knowledge and practice skills in chosen Practice Method concentration and Field of Practice concentration. Requires 272 clock hours, including 260 hours in assigned Field Education agency setting, and 12 hours in scheduled Field Education integrative seminars. Concurrent enrollment in Practice Methods IV course and Field of Practice II course required. Prereq.: SWFI-336

Elective Courses

Direct Services Elective Courses (Direct Services Prerequisite required)

SWDS-307. Social Work with Groups. 2 crs. (Direct Services Elective) Introduction to the structure, dynamics, and characteristics of small groups, including knowledge of leadership, group maintenance, membership and individual differences, interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships, and use of the group as a medium for providing social work services. Prereqs: SWDS-100; SWDS-305, SWHB-205, and SWHB-207.

SWDS-312. Family Therapy I. 2 crs. (Direct Services Elective) Concentrates on understanding family structure and functioning, utilizing concepts and major theories within the field of family therapy. Skills are developed in areas of social worker roles, assessment and therapeutic intervention with families. . Prereq.: SWDS-305.

SWDS-412. Family Therapy II. 2 crs. (Direct Services Elective). Prereq: SWDS-312.

SWDS-313. Therapy with Children and Adolescents. 2 crs. (Direct Services Elective) Focuses on understanding child development, parenting, and parent-child relationship, assessment, and providing therapy for children exhibiting emotional and behavioral problems, as well as their families or care givers. (Elective). Prereq.: SWDS-305.

SWDS-314. Group Therapy. 2 crs. Expands knowledge and skill utilizing group structure as a therapeutic modality, emphasizing the role and techniques of the therapist within each phase of group treatment.

Macro Practice Elective Courses

SWPS-222. Community Organization. 2 crs. Examines a range of historical and contemporary models of community organization practice methods, and values ethics, and skills involved in leadership roles. Emphasizes strategies and tactics for empowering groups and organizations through planned change to promote social and economic justice for at-risk populations.

SWPS-324. Program Development. 2 crs. (Elective) Applies and synthesizes curriculum content by focusing on the creative process of conceptualizing, planning, budgeting, evaluating, and securing public, private and entrepreneurial resources to develop, fund, staff, and measure the effectiveness of programs to meet identified community and organizational needs.

Research Elective Courses (Research prerequisite required.)

SWRS-301. Field Research I. 2 crs. (Research Elective) Involves preparation of a research proposal which calls for literature review, instrumentation, sampling plan, and plan for data collection. Prereq.: SWRS-202.

SWRS-302. Field Research II. 2 crs. (Research Elective) Involves the conduct of research using research proposal developed in Field Research I. Includes the implementation of data collection, data analysis, interpretation of findings, and writing a research report. Prereq.: SWRS-301. (Elective).

SWRS-305. Program Evaluation. 2 crs. (Research Elective) Provides students with understanding of concepts and principles of evaluative research utilized by human service personnel for decision-making about program efficiency and effectiveness. Prereq.: SWRS-202. (Elective).

SWRS-304. Management Information Systems. 2 crs. (Research Elective) Provides students with understanding of MIS, the underlying concepts, structure, and steps used by managers to collect, store, and retrieve data for program operation Prereq.: SWRS 202. (Elective).

SWRS-306. Computers in Social Work. 2 crs. (Research Elective) Provides knowledge and skills in the application of computers for several purposes within social work practice, i.e., statistical analysis, data base management, spreadsheet analysis, and word-processing. Prereq.: SWRS-202. (Elective).

SWRS-307. Small Systems Research. 2 crs. (Research Elective) A systematic examination of social work practice utilizing the single subjects design, the case study method, and qualitative analysis. Prereq.: SWRS-202. (Elective).

SWRS-308. Integrative Research Seminar. 2 crs. (Research Elective) Preparation of a scholarly research paper on a topic related to the concentration of the student which integrates research knowledge of social work practice, human behavior and the social environment, and social welfare policy and services. Prereq.: SWRS-202.

General Elective Courses

SWDS-301. Women, Power, and Change. 2 crs. (Elective) Designed to provide students with knowledge and understanding of women’s issues in relation to changing roles, sexism, racism, and empowerment.

SWDS-316. Case Management. 2 crs. (Elective) Provides knowledge of the historical development, process, and models for case management. Examines approaches to service delivery that can be utilized with multiproblem clients incorporating the utilization of community network systems.

SWDS-320. Intervention with Homeless Chronic Mentally Ill Adults. 2 crs. (Elective) Specialized content covered includes: characteristics of homeless severely mentally ill adults, case management and crisis intervention strategies with this population; psychopharmacology; cultural, ethnic and gender sensitive practice; basic facts of substance abuse and dual diagnoses of mental illness and substance abuse.

SWHB-310. Human Sexuality. 2 crs. (Elective) Designed to prepare social workers to deal with sexual concerns and problems encountered in the range of interventions of professional social work practice.

SWHB-330. Race, Class and Gender. 2 crs. (Elective) Designed to address the linkages between race, class and gender with a special focus on racism. Gives the social worker a knowledge base for identifying how race, class and gender factors affect treatment.

SWPS-302. Black Perspective Seminar. 2 crs. (Elective) Focuses on the black experience in America and the impact on social problems and social needs in the Black community and society in general.

SWPS-305. Social Work Supervision. 2 crs. (Elective) Examines basic concepts of management in social service agencies relative to supervision of human service personnel.

SWPS-315. Substance Use and Abuse. 2 crs. (Elective) Provides understanding of use and misuse of ATOD; and explores dynamics of addictions at various levels of society and their impact on African American and other oppressed groups. Reviews theories of addiction and techniques of treatment and prevention; and the roles and functions of social workers in different settings.

SWPS-320. Child Welfare and the Law. 2 crs. (Elective) Provides students with a conceptual framework for understanding and interpreting law, with emphasis on legal principles applicable to child welfare.

SWPS-328. Environmental Justice and Community Health. 2 crs. (Elective) The course integrates environmental justice issues for social work research and practice with a multi-disciplinary focus on the environment. Special emphasis is given to such issues as sources of environmental pollutants; health threats from environmental hazards; and the broader socio-impact. In addition, it provides an overview of public policies, practice and other factors that create environmental disparities including discriminatory land use and residential patterns.

SWPS-330 Contemporary Issues in Domestic Violence. 2 crs. (Elective) Social workers are often confronted with addressing domestic violence in a variety of settings. This course will examine theories regarding the causation and myths of intimate partner violence. A range of topics will be covered, such as biopsychosocial aspects of intimate partner violence, legal and criminal justice issues, intervention strategies, safety planning, dating violence, and the integration of issues of ethics and cultural competence in domestic violence.

SWPS-420. Social Work Services for Children and Youth with Developmental Disabilities and Their Families. 2 crs. (Elective) This course is designed to examine and understand the impact of a child’s emotional and physical disabilities on family functioning and on the child’s own physical and emotional development. Particular attention is given to understanding the role of the social worker in providing family and individual support with a school social work focus.

Independent Study Courses

SWSM-302. Independent Study I. 1 cr. Study under the guidance of a faculty member with special competence in an area of interest.

SWSM-303. Independent Study II. 2 crs. Study under the guidance of a faculty member with special competence in an area of interest.

SWSM-304. Independent Study III. 2 crs. Study under the guidance of a faculty member with special competence in an area of interest.

SWSM-305. Independent Study IV. 2 crs. Study under the guidance of a faculty member with special competence in an area of interest.

SWSM-306. Independent Study V. 3 crs. Study under the guidance of a faculty member with special competence in an area of interest.

SWSM-307. Independent Study VI. 3 crs. Study under the guidance of a faculty member with special competence in an area of interest.