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45 courses with the subject SW, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

SW 190Social Welfare and Democratic Citizenship []3

Democratic citizenship and social welfare, state institutions and citizen engagement locally, nationally and globally.

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 195Topics Course []1.00-4.00

Experimental, temporary or trial course for groups of students all engaged in the same topic. Topic varies from semester to semester or section to section. A specific content offering may be offered under a topics course number up to three times, after which departments must file for a permanent course number.

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 199Independent Study []1.00-16.00

Credit for independent work by a single student arranged and supervised by a faculty member.

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
16
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 216Introduction to Social Work []3

Social work fields of practice and an orientation to the knowledge, skills and values of the profession.

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 330Human Interaction in Social Systems []3

Human behavior from a social system perspective. Systemic model of family, groups, organizations, and communities as an integrated framework to assess problem situations. Pre-Requisite(s): BIOL103, HURL201, HURL206, SOC160, STAT193, SW195, SW216, CPSY262 or PSY240

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 340Fundamentals of Generalist Practice []3

Description of the social work profession. Presentation of a generalist practice model integrated with volunteer experience in the community. Pre-Requisite(s): BIOL103, HURL201, HURL206, SOC160, STAT193, SW195, SW216, PSY240 or CPSY262

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 345Cross-Cultural Social Work Practice []3

Marginalized populations within a diversity sensitive social work practice model. Pre-Requisite(s): BIOL103, HURL201, HURL206, SOC160, STAT193, SW195, SW216, PSY240 or CPSY262

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 350Social Work Research Methods []3

Research methodologies for use in agency settings. Quantitative and qualitative approaches, program and practice evaluations. Required: completion of pre-professional core. Pre-Requisite(s): SW216, SW330, SW340, SW345

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 360Social Welfare Policy []3

The social welfare institution and its policies; specific poverty issues are examined and critiqued. Required: completion of pre-professional core. Pre-Requisite(s): SW330, SW345, SW216, SW340

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 399Independent Study []1.00-16.00

Credit for independent work by a single student arranged and supervised by a faculty member.

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
16
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 410Practice I []3

The generalist model of social work practice with focus on work with individuals and families. Required: completion of pre-professional core. Pre-Requisite(s): SW330, SW216, SW340, SW345

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 411Practice II []3

The generalist model of social work practice with focus on work with groups and families. Required: completion of pre-professional core. Pre-Requisite(s): SW360, SW410, SW350

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 412Practice III []3

The generalist model of social work practice with particular focus on macro level practice. Required: completion of pre-professional core. Pre-Requisite(s): SW360, SW410, SW350

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 421Child Welfare: Public-Private []3

Child welfare practice to assure child safety, permanency, and well- being. Undergraduate: recommended completion of SW 216, CPSY 262, or PSYCH 240. Graduate: Admission to graduate program.

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 442Professional Development []3

Preparation of students for field placement and professional life, including objectives, roles and responsibilities in social work practice. Pre-Requisite(s): SW190, SW330, SW340, SW350, SW360, SW410

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 444Internship: Undergraduate []1.00-16.00

Credit for off-campus professional experience with industry partners, non-profit organizations or government agencies. Pre-Requisite(s): SW411, SW412

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
16
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 445Field Practicum Seminar []3

Integration of knowledge from field practicum and classroom. Ethics and values of the profession. Culmination of Diversity/Empowerment Portfolio project. Required: completion of pre-professional core. Pre- Requisite(s): SW411, SW412 233

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 499Independent Study []1.00-16.00

Credit for independent work by a single student arranged and supervised by a faculty member.

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
16
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 517Adolescent Mental Health and Social Work Practice []3

Adolescent developmental theories, mental health, current issues, school issues, treatment modalities, global perspectives, and current best practices for treatment.

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 521Child Welfare: Public-Private []3

Child welfare practice to assure child safety, permanency, and well- f being.

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 600Graduate Research or Scholarly Activity []1.00-6.00

Credit for independent research by a single student arranged and supervised by a faculty member. Not intended for culminating project research such as thesis or starred paper.

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 610Social Work Frameworks []3

Foundation course. History, values, ethics, theoretical bases and practice frameworks for generalist social work practice.

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 611Generalist Social Work Practice I []3

Foundation course. Integration of theory and practice with individuals, families and small groups. Pre-Requisite(s): SW610

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 612Generalist Social Work Practice II []3

Foundation course. Integration of theory and practice with small groups, communities and organizations. Pre-Requisite(s): SW611

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 613Social Work with Marginalized Populations []3

Foundation course. Social work practice with a variety of diverse populations. Cultural competence, discrimination, oppression and social justice.

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 614Human Behavior in the Social Environment []3

Foundation course. Social work theories, critical and race theories, and developmental theories applied to social work practice with individuals, families, and communities.

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 615Field Placement I []1

Foundation course. Educationally directed 150 hours of field placement in an approved social work organization. Arranged with the MSW Field Director. Pre-Requisite(s): SW610

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 616Integrated Practice Seminar I []2

Foundation course. Integration and application of generalist practice at micro, mezzo, and macro levels with client systems. Critical thinking, collaboration skills in social work practice.

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 618Advanced Generalist Practice with Refugees & Immigrants

[Credits: 3] Identification and application of generalist and clinical social work assessment and intervention of the major migrant groups, to help individuals, families, groups and communities who are currently living in the U.S.

Subject
SW
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 621Social Welfare Policy []3

Foundation course. Critical analysis economic, political, social and cultural components of United States and global social welfare policy as they effect individuals, families and communities.

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 622Research Methods []3

Foundation course. Research methods for use in a variety of social service and social action settings including quantitative, qualitative, practice and program evaluation.

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 625Field Placement II []1

Foundation course. Educationally directed 150 hours of field placement 282

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 626Integrated Practice Seminar II []2

Foundation course. Generalist practice at micro, mezzo, and macro levels with client systems. Critical thinking, collaboration skills in soci work practice. Pre-Requisite(s): SW616

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 631Advanced Generalist Practice with Individuals and Families

[Credits: 3] Concentration course. Examination of social work theories and application to practice with individuals, families and small groups. Required: foundation courses/advanced standing.

Subject
SW
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 634Advanced General Practice with Communities and

Organizations [Credits: 3] Social work theories and their application to social work practice in communities and organizations.

Subject
SW
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 635Field Placement III []2

Concentration course. Educationally directed 300 hours of field placement in an approved social work organization. Approved by MSW Field Director.

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 636Integrated Practice Seminar III []2

Concentration course. Integration of advanced generalist theory, other theories. Application of social work practice with individuals and families within changing communities.

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 642Advanced Policy Practice []3

Concentration course. Critical analysis of social welfare policy including theories of policy development, implementation and advocacy within social and political systems. Required: foundation courses/advanced standing.

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 645Field Placement IV []2

Educationally directed 300 hours of field placement in an approved social work organization. Continuation of SW 635. Approved by MSW Field Director. Pre-Requisite(s): SW631, SW634, SW635, SW636

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 646Integrated Practice Seminar IV []2

Concentration course. Integration of advanced generalist theory, other theories. Application to agency/organization setting. Groups, organizations, and communities. Pre-Requisite(s): SW636

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 650Mental Health and Social Work Practice []3

Psychological, social, biological contributions to mental health disorders. Symptoms, etiologies, appropriate assessment tools, and intervention.

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 680Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice []3

Skills to diagnose conditions in the current DSM to effectively engage in differential diagnosis and apply evidence-based clinical interventions.

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 682Social Work Ethics and Values []3

Ethical issues and individual values that impact ethical behavior and decisions in social work practice.

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 683Social Work Mental Health Diagnosis and Treatment

[Credits: 3] Theory, social work frameworks, and methods of diagnosing and treating mental health conditions.

Subject
SW
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
SW 684Social Work Assessment and Treatment of Trauma []3

Theory, social work framework, and methods of assessing and treating trauma in social work practice. Identification and application of generalist and clinical social work assessment and interventions. al SW699 Master's Culminating Project [Credits: 1.00-6.00] A graduate only course that is used for completion of the culminating project of a Master's Degree, including Master's Thesis, Starred Paper and Creative Work. Six credits total are required for graduation for Thesis and Creative Work. Three credits are normally required for Starred Paper.

Subject
SW
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu

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