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MASTER
OF SOCIAL WORK COURSES
* Indicates
Required Courses
The following is a list of
approved courses in the MSW program. All courses are not offered every
semester or every year. Students will receive a schedule each semester that
identifies the course offerings. Students are also able to satisfy social
work electives through taking approved courses in other graduate programs on
campus and through the consortium.
A growing number of
courses are offered online or as a hybrid courses (sessions online with some
in class sessions). Blackboard is used to support online, hybrid and many
in class courses.
Foundation Courses
SWPS-213. *Social Welfare Policy and Services I.
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 from both a strengths and Black perspective 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 select Fields of Practice. [Required
for all students.]
SWPS-214.
*Social Welfare Policy and Services II. 2 crs.
(Foundation
course)
Builds on content in SWPS-213 by promoting understanding of and competence
in application of policy frameworks for analysis, formulation, advocacy,
use of policy research through assessing context, intent, process and the
impact of organizational, executive, legislative, and judicial decisions to
advanced social and economic justice. Examines use of diverse strategies to
create planned change in organizations and larger social systems for direct,
community, administration and policy practice. Prerequisites: SWPS-213.
[Required for all students]
SWHB- 205.
*Human Behavior and the Social Environment I. 2 crs.
(Foundation
course)
Examines human growth and development through the life cycle using
biological, psychological, sociological, spiritual, and cultural
perspectives. Gives an introduction to: the family, the social systems
model, personality theories and ego defense mechanisms. Emphasizes the
various stages of lifespan development and understanding of biopsychosocial
factors on human adaptation from conception through death. Promotes an
understanding of the Black Perspective and how this perspective informs
human development and behavior. [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. Explores a range of empirically-based
theories and knowledge of how a biological, sociological, cultural,
spiritual, and psychological system determines the health and well-being of
individuals, groups, and other social units in the society. The social
systems model is used to integrate this content with the individual-level
development content from the HBSE I course. This course includes content on
the strengths perspective, empowerment, and the Black perspective in order
to help students to understand the ways in which social systems impact the
well-being of human beings and other social systems. Prerequisites:
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. Focus is placed on
comprehension of research literature, beginning skills in designing and
implementing research projects, ability to identify and define problems,
frame research questions, develop hypotheses based on previous research,
select relevant research designs, develop sampling strategies, select
statistical procedures, presentation and interpretation of research
findings, and comprehension of implication of research findings.
[Required for all
students.]
SWRS-202.
*Data Analysis for Social Workers. 2 crs.
(Foundation
course)
This course
builds on Research Methods I (SWRS 201) enabling students to become better
acquainted with how to evaluate practice. Enhances analytical skills
necessary to assess the validity of research literature. Content areas
related to quantitative data analysis include social work research code of
ethics, use of SPSS and preparation of data for entry into SPSS, descriptive
statistics, types of distributions, steps in hypothesis testing, inferential
statistics, guidelines for test selection, bivariate and multivariate
statistical techniques, analysis of qualitative data, and presentation,
interpretation and reporting of findings.
Prerequisites: 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 practice and processes from a
generalist practice framework introducing both micro and macro practice.
Emphasis is placed on the introduction of social work knowledge, ethics, and
values, promotion of social and economic justice, eco-systems, cultural
competence, the problem-solving process and development of the
client/consumer-worker relationship. Explores the relevance of
practice-informed research and research-informed practice in working with
diverse consumer populations, organizations and communities. Concurrent
enrollment in Field Education I (SWFI-201) required. [Required for all
students]
SWDS-305.
*Direct 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 practice. Field
education experiences and theoretical concepts are integrated with focus on
understanding and application of interviewing skills, values and ethics,
ecological and strength based approaches, and goal setting and termination.
Interventional strategies dealing with individuals and families are
introduced in addition to selected knowledge from small group practice.
Concurrent enrollment in Field Education II (SWFI-202) required [Required
for Direct practice concentration.] Prerequisites: SWDS-100.
SWDS-309.
*Intervention Planning and Strategies. 3 crs.
(Advanced course, Practice Methods III) Develops advanced knowledge of
social work planning and intervention strategies based on social work
treatment theories and models for practice at the individual, family and
group level. Selected approaches for social work interventions are examined
to determine the basic assumptions of the model, theoretical underpinnings,
nature and depth of problem identification and assessment, procedures and
processes appropriate for selected models, culturally competent application
of the model, indications and contraindications for use, values and ethical
considerations in intervention planning, and termination and evaluation.
Concurrent enrollment in Field Education III (SWFI-336) required
[Required for Direct practice concentration]. Prerequisites: SWHB-207,
SWDS-100, SWDS-305.
SWDS-317.
*Intervention Strategies with Selected Clinical Problems. 3 crs.
(Advanced course, Practice Methods IV) Integrates and expands knowledge,
values and skills taught in previous courses. Emphasis is place on
increasing knowledge and skills in making differential diagnoses for select
clinical syndromes and selecting empirically-base, culturally appropriate
treatment interventions and strategies. Develops understanding of
neurotransmitters related to select clinical syndromes and knowledge of
psychopharmacological medications for the treatment of clinical syndromes.
Emphasis is placed on the identification and treatment of loss and grief
issues that are most prevalent in fields of practice in urban settings and
their relevance for diverse consumer populations. Concurrent enrollment in
Field Education IV (SWFI-337) required. [Required for Direct practice
concentration.] Prerequisites: SWDS-305, SWDS-309.
SWHB-302.
*Psychopathology. 2 crs.
(Advanced course) Builds upon
knowledge gained in Human Behavior in the Social Environment courses.
Focuses on theoretical perspectives and clinical knowledge of clinical
assessment and diagnoses of childhood and adult disorders. This is NOT
a practice course with a focus on intervention. Emphasis is placed on the
historical construct of mental health service delivery and the effect of
racism on theory and classification as well as contemporary nosology with
emphasis on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
IV-revised and theoretical constructs to understand abnormal behavior from a
biopsychosocial, culturally diverse viewpoint.
[Advanced second year elective for Community, Administration and Policy
Practice majors] Prerequisites: SWDS-305 & SWFI-202.
SWPS-310.
*Community & Organization Practice. 3 crs.
(Differential Foundation course, Practice Methods II) Deepens the
conceptual base introduced in SWDS-100. Examines multilevel needs and
strengths of diverse peoples, organizations, and communities. Focuses on
community, organizational and administrative practice theories, assessment
and approaches. Uses conceptual and practice models and cases to understand
use of relationship, power and influence in CAP (Macro) practice. Explores
leadership styles and roles as social workers in CAP (Macro) practice.
Concurrent enrollment in Field Education II (SWFI-202) required [Required
for Community, Administration and Policy Practice concentration.
Prerequisites: SWDS-100.
SWPS-302.
*Human Services Administration. 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, and committee meetings. Examines staff
development, the role of social work supervision, collaboration and
partnership development, team building, group decision-making and/or problem
solving strategies and use of technology in administration practice.
Includes a focus on social planning and budgeting processes for nonprofit
organizations. Concurrent enrollment in Field Education III (SWFI-336)
required [Required for CAP (Macro) Practice concentration.] Prerequisites:
SWDS 100, SWPS 310.
SWPS-308.
*Resource Development. 3 crs.
(Advanced course, Practice Methods IV) Provides students with knowledge and
skills in strategic planning for resource development, program planning,
grant proposal writing, financial management, entrepreneurship, and
community and institutional capacity building and multi-level fundraising.
Emphasis is placed on the conceptualization process involved in planning for
resource development, as well as creating an actual funding plan,
identifying funding sources, critical analyzing of internal and external
factors, designing comprehensive multi-level income streams, budget
analyzing and utilizing different types of budgets for different purposes,
proposal writing, and analyzing roles and role development of: staff,
boards, alliances/coalitions, stakeholders, and others. Special attention
is given to the unique experiences and challenges faced by organizations in
African-American communities and other communities of color.
Concurrent enrollment in Field Education IV (SWFI-337) required. [Required
for CAP (Macro) Practice concentration.] Prerequisites: SWPS-302 and SWPS
310.
SWPS-222.
Advanced Community Organizing. 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. [CAPP (Macro) majors must choose this course or Advanced Social
Policy Analysis as their required elective. Advanced second-year elective
for direct service majors.]
SWPS-305.
Seminar in Advanced Social Policy Analysis. 2 crs. Examines diverse
models of social policy analysis used in the policy process. Emphasizes the
use of diverse policy analysis tools to understand and critique social
policy. Topic areas are determined by the professor teaching the course.
[CAPP (Macro) majors must choose this course or Advanced Community
Organization as their required elective. Advanced second-year elective for
direct service majors.]
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
develop, use, critically assess, and effectively
communicate empirically-based knowledge in developing and evaluating
practice and human service programs. It develops skills in using key
evaluative methods that measure the need, effectiveness, fairness, and
efficiency of various interventions in achieving stated objectives and
desired outcomes for various stakeholders with particular focus on at risk
populations
design and conduct evidenced-based interventions appropriate for their
method of practice and specialized field of practice. Prerequisites:
SWRS-202. [Required for all students.]
There are
six fields of practice specialization (FOPS) courses (see page 34). Each
student is required to select one field of practice specialization and take
two courses in that specialization. For example, students specializing in
Mental Health I must also take Mental Health II. The courses are not
sequential, thus II can be taken before I with academic advisement. Also,
FOPS courses must be taken concurrently with Practice Methods III and IV and
field education III and IV, respectively. Also, all Fields of Practice
Courses (other than declared specialization) can be taken as an elective.
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 and persons of color and the
role of social workers in the field of criminal justice. Emphasis is placed
on understanding the theoretical basis of crime and crime causation. One of
six Field of practice specialization 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)
Critically examines relevant literature
for specific issues in the field of criminal justice related to the theories
of crime, causation, judicial and institutional reform, racial equity,
ethics, values, leadership, social justice
policy, data analysis and offender reintegration. Emphasis is placed upon
analysis of populations in the criminal justice system; the impact/role of
the African-American and other people of color as client(s) and/or
practitioner(s) in the criminal justice system; and, the role of the social
work profession in criminal justice as well as some of the current critical
issues that impact the American justice system such as mandatory minimum
sentences, disproportionate minority contact and restorative justice.
Second of two required courses if Field of Practice option. Advanced
Field of Practice Specialization Course or Elective
SWPS-219.
Social Gerontology I. 2 crs.
(Advanced Course)
Focuses understanding the biology
of aging, psychosocial issues, major sociological theories, death and dying
and current social gerontology issues. Emphasis is placed on the impact of
economic, cultural, and social forces on the aging process, the role of the
social worker in geriatric settings, and implications of race, ethnicity,
gender and class in understanding the elderly population.
One
of six Field of practice specialization options. Advanced Field of Practice
Specialization Course or Elective
SWPS-220.
Social Gerontology II. 2 crs.
(Advanced course) Examines the policies, programs, and services designed to
deal with the problems of the elderly. Provides a forum for analyzing and
evaluating aging policies and programs and for gaining insight and knowledge
about the roles of social work in the aging field; examines current research
in the field of aging, and emphasizes the role of social work advocacy and
empowerment of the elderly in impacting social policy change. Second of
two required courses if Field of Practice option. Advanced Field of
Practice Specialization Course or Elective
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.
Advanced Field of Practice Specialization Course or Elective
SWPS-419.
Family and Child Welfare Services II. 2 crs.
(Advanced course) Continuation of SWPS-418, Family and Child Welfare I with
focus on individual, familial, and societal forces that influence the
welfare of children within the American society. Explores institutional
delivery systems in which child welfare practice occurs. Examines current
legal and administrative mandates that impact the development of child
welfare policies through the lens of the Black Perspective. Second of two
required courses if Field of Practice option. Advanced Field of Practice
Specialization Course or Elective
SWPS-424.
Social Work in Mental Health Settings I. 2 crs.
(Advanced course) Examines evidence-based mental health practice, the
historical development of mental health services and the major roles played
by social workers. Explores social policies that authorize, support and
sanction mental health programs and examines emerging trends that authorize,
support, and sanction social work practice, the institutional delivery
systems, contributions, limitations, and the existing and potential
alternatives for mental health services. Advanced Field of Practice
Specialization Course or Elective
SWPS-426. Social Work in Mental Health Settings
II. 2 crs. (Advanced course)
Continuation of SWPS-424, Social Work in Mental Health Settings I.
Examines special populations in mental health systems as well as the quality
and effectiveness of engagement, diagnosis and assessment, and effective
interventions for specific. Emphasis is placed on the interplay of
individual genetics, family circumstances, community environment, and larger
societal policies as well as the roles of community organizer and advocate
in achieving better outcomes for those with mental health problems.
Advanced Field of Practice Specialization Course
or Elective.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. Advanced Field of Practice
Specialization Course or Elective
SWPS-428.
Social Work in Health Care Settings II. 2 crs.
(Advanced course) Continuation of SWPS-427, Social Work in Health Care
Settings I. Covers issues
relevant to the healthcare service delivery systems and micro and macro
social work practice. Examines a variety of healthcare settings and the
role of social work in healthcare delivery systems as well as current issues
pertinent to health care for a diverse consumer population. Second
of two required courses if Field of Practice option. Advanced Field of
Practice Specialization Course or Elective
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, and 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. Advanced Field of Practice
Specialization Course or Elective
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. Advanced Field of
Practice Specialization Course or Elective
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. Prerequisites: 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
specialization. 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. Prerequisites: 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
specialization. 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. Prerequisites: SWFI-336
SWDS-312.
Family Therapy I. 2 crs.
(Direct practice Elective)
Focuses on the family as a unit of engagement, assessment and treatment.
Concepts related to understanding and analyzing family dynamics and
interactional patterns as understood from the perspective of major family
therapy models are presented. Techniques of treatment are considered in
terms of their application to families within varied system and individual
problems and to families from varied social and cultural backgrounds.
Examines the usefulness and applicability for treatment of African American
families, as well as a variety of family structures such as single female
and male-headed families, extended families, blended families, augmented
families, and lesbian and gay families.
Prerequisites: SWDS-305.
SWDS-314.
Group Therapy. 2 crs.
Examines core mechanisms of
changes which cut across or are common to the various group therapy
approaches and are intrinsic to group processes and functioning as well as
those elements, which differ among the approaches. Explores such factors as
membership composition, purposes, group structure, interventive techniques
and evaluation procedures. Examines various these approaches in relation to
their relevance and applicability to the diverse populations currently
receiving services in the myriad of agencies offering social work services.
Particular attention is given to the relevance of the various group
approaches for African-Americans and other oppressed groups: ethnic groups
of color, women, gay and lesbian clients, handicapped persons, children, and
the elderly.
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.
SWDS XXX.
Psychopharmacology for Social Work Practice (new Spring 2013)
is a course that prepares the social work student to enhance and extend
knowledge of psychopharmacology. Students will further develop their basic
understanding of the study of and use of medications to treat psychiatric
disorders. This is an elective course in the area of direct practice. This
course can be taken after the completion of the foundation courses and the
psychopathology course. This course reviews the historical, political, and
ethical context of psychotropic medications in social work practice
and provides a basic overview of neuroscience, pharmacology and
psychopharmacology. The contemporary social work roles in medication
management are debated and necessary skills for effective collaboration with
clients, families and other mental health practitioners on
medication-related issues are provided. A complementary focus will include
the impact on people of color in the Diaspora from the Black Perspective.
Community, Administration and Policy Practice Elective Courses
SWPS-324.
Program Development and Entrepreneurship. 2 crs.
(Elective) Focuses on the process of conceptualizing, planning, budgeting,
evaluating, and securing public and private resources to develop, fund,
staff, and measure the effectiveness of programs to meet identified
outcomes. Examines types and methods of developing different models of
social work entrepreneurship.
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 certain students enrolled prior
to Fall 2009).
SWDS-301. Women, Power, and Change. 2 crs.
(Elective) Provides students with an in-depth examination of the status and
plight of women in society and within the social work profession. Enhances
knowledge and understanding of women’s issues in relation to changing roles,
sexism, racism, and empowerment from a global perspective. Explores
historical and contemporary issues that govern society’s view of women and
the concomitant adverse effect on the lives of women.
SWPS-305. Social Work
Supervision. 2 crs.
(Elective) Examines basic concepts of social work supervision strategies
and techniques. Examines ethical dilemmas, legal considerations and methods
of engaging, training and evaluating a diverse workforce.
SWPS-315. Substance Use
and Abuse. 2 crs.
(Elective)
Provides an understanding of the widespread use and misuse of alcohol,
tobacco and other drugs (ATOD). Explores the dynamics of addictions as they
are manifested at the individual, family, group and community levels.
Current theories of addiction are explored along with strengths-based
methods of assessment, prevention, and intervention in a variety of state,
local, and private addictions agencies. Focus on the historical,
biopsychosocial, and legal implications of drug abuse, including the
controversial link between addiction and criminalization in the African
American community. The impact of drug policies on African Americans, other
oppressed groups, and high-risk populations are examined within the context
of empowerment, social justice and relevant concepts.
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).
Examines definitions, cycle, and theories regarding the causation and myths
of intimate partner violence. Domestic violence is examined among diverse
populations, including teen dating violence and older populations, diverse
racial and ethnic groups, and among immigrant communities. Issues
regarding the health, mental health, and criminal justice and child welfare
implications of domestic violence are examined. Strategies to address
domestic violence at the direct service, community, faith-based, and
international levels are explored.
SWPS-340.
International Social Development. 2 crs. (Elective). This course examines
the history and context of international social development. It explores
the significance of globalization and how to engage diverse public and
non-governmental organizations. Special attention is given to African and
Caribbean countries. The social and economic justice implications of
international social development are also discussed, along with human rights
and the unique experiences of women globally.
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. Prerequisites: SWRS-202.
SWHB-310.
Human Sexuality. 2 crs. (Elective)
Offers an introduction to selected,
empirically based biological, sociological, cultural, psychological theories
and research on human sexuality. Focuses on sexual development throughout
the life span (childhood to old age) with consideration given to
perspectives (historical and current) and treatment of sex and sexuality.
Examines the relationship between human sexuality, physical and emotional
disability, service delivery, societal attitudes and values, and the impact
of discrimination, oppression and economic injustice.
SWHB-330.
Race, Class and Gender. 2 crs.
(Elective)
Explores race, class and
gender as interrelated biological, social, psychological, historical and
power-based constructs using social work values and ethics as undergirding
principles. Examines theories and models of racial and multicultural
identity and adaptation, and worldview formation. Focuses on feminism, male
role studies, sexual identity, spirituality, diversity, cultural competency
in relation to social policy and social justice.
All independent study offerings require a contract signed by
student, faculty advisor, and faculty instructor.
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.
SWSM-302 Independent Study- International Service Learning.
1 crs.
Study under the guidance of a faculty member with special competence in an
area of interest. Students participate in a series of sessions that
acquaints them with the travel destination. Additionally they participate
in programmed activities during travel, including debriefings. Students
prepare journals and briefings to faculty and other students that focus on
the linkage with social work.
SWSM-303 Independent Study- International Service Learning.
2 crs.
Study under the guidance of a faculty member with special competence in an
area of interest. Students participate in a series of sessions that
acquaints them with the travel destination. Additionally they participate
in programmed activities during travel, including debriefings. Students
prepare journals and briefings to faculty and other students that focus on
the linkage with social work. Additionally, students prepare a major paper
(8-12 pages) addressing an aspect of the travel that relates to their field
of practice specialization.
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