25 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 200Introduction to Social Work3
This course is intended to introduce the evolution and present status of social welfare institutions and the profession of social work framed through the lenses of social justice. The course will focus on the development and status of social welfare institutions; the history of social work and social welfare; the purposes, values, ethics, and skills of the profession; the organization and functions of public and private social agencies; and the social service delivery system. While this course is required as a foundation course for social work majors, it is open to students from all disciplines.
Death, dying, and bereavement are fundamental and pervasive aspects of the human experience. The aim of this course is to examine how individuals and societies understand and appreciate these reali- ties. Students will examine and understand selected theories on grief, loss and end-of-life issues and use these to develop and describe their own personal philosophies about life and death. (See PS 230)
Perspectives on Chemical Dependency provides a basic introduction to the study of substance use, abuse, and dependency. This course will familiarize students with the fundamentals of drug-specific infor- mation. In addition, the course will outline the theories and models of why individuals abuse substances. Environmental factors and their impact on substance usage will be examined. These factors in- clude economic, social, cultural, and family systems. Prevention, in- tervention, and treatment programs for substance usage will be ana- lyzed. Prerequisite: PS 102 or permission of instructor. Formerly SW/PS 238. (See PS 248)
SW 250Topics in Social Work: Social Welfare and Social
Justice (1) This introductory level course in social work focuses on social processes, social institutions, and social change. The student will introduced to the ethics, values, knowledge, and policy base, principles and purposes of the profession, including an examination of methods of practice. Traditional and innovative social work settings are discussed. Socio-historical development of Social Work and its influence on contemporary practice are reviewed. Topical discussions of social welfare include social interaction, various roles in the social work professions, and multiple experiences of vulnerable populations as it relates to the quest for social justice. This course wil address the contemporary social problems in our society.
SW 251Topics in Social Work: Introduction to Eating
Disorders (1) Eating Disorders are complex mental health conditions that are often misunderstood. This introductory course will focus on the bio- 132 | psycho-social nature of eating disorders while providing students with a basic understanding of the causes and effects of eating disorders on individuals, their families, and the community. Students will become familiar with eating disorder diagnoses and assessment tools, and will examine a general overview of treatment approaches and modalities used by professionals in the treatment of eating disorders.
SW 252Topics in Social Work: Scholarly Writing and APA for
Social Sciences and Helping Professionals (1) This course provides professional development for social workers and others in the helping professions in professional writing skills. Stud- ents will examine the principles of various modes of professional writing required for the profession to include research papers, case notes, etc.. Students learn the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to a specific audience through purposive writing. The course will familiarize students with APA, a style of writing that is commonly used in the field of social work and similar disciplines for coursework and professional development, and various other forms of professional writing.
SW 253Topics in Social Work: Counseling Adolescents1
Adolescents can be separated into three separate sub-phases; early, middle and late. Each phase has its own specific physiological, cognitive, social and emotional component. Students will become familiar with the stages and specific tasks adolescents need to accomplish and the impact this has on their identity. Students will be exposed to factors that contribute to healthy and unhealthy adolesc- ent development, including cultural differences. Mental disorders such as: Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Depression, and Reactive Attachment Disorder will be reviewed with an overview of evidence based treatment approaches and modalities used for these disorders.
Play Therapy is a therapeutic treatment model that uses the power of play to help children resolve psychosocial problems. This course will give an overview of play therapy theory and will demonstrate techniques for use with preschoolers, school-age children, and special populations in clinical settings.
SW 255Topics in Social Work: Understanding Autism and
Neurodiversity (1) The course employs a social-justice-oriented critical approach that encourages students to question dominant cultural paradigms and systemic social inequalities. The course will explore the history of the autism diagnosis, current theoretical perspectives, symptoms, interventions, and current systems of care. The course approaches understanding autism and other neurodiverse communities from a strengths perspective in order to set in motion some positive change in the realm of autism-related discourse.
SW 334Deviance: Changing Sociological Perspectives on
Race, Class, and Gender (3) See SO 334. l SW 335 Theories of Social Movements and Social Justice (3) This course examines how social movements, denoting a wide vari- ety of collective attempts to bring about a change in certain social institutions or to create an entirely new order, re-shape social atti- tudes, influence social policies, and generate social programs to respond to human needs and need for civic engagement. Framed in the historical perspective of social movement, the principles and
The first of a two-course sequence addressing human behavior in the context of the social environment. The primary focus is on introduc- ing critical thinking and analytic skills by promoting an appreciation of differing points of view and by fostering the ability to identify those theories which enable us to understand human behavior and the social environment. Special attention is given to systems theory, the ecological model, role theory, and the strengths perspective as explanatory frameworks for understanding how individuals, families, and communities function. Particular emphasis is placed upon the in- fluence of diversity–including culture, race, spirituality, gender, sex- ual orientation, and physical or cognitive ability. Those theories which enable a systems perspective to be applied to mezzo and macro systems are explored.
The second of a two-course sequence on human behavior in the context of the social environment. The primary focus is on assess- ment using evidence-informed theoretical frameworks to understand individuals as social systems. Particular emphasis is placed on the in- fluence of diversity–including culture, sexual orientation, race, gen- der, spirituality, physical or cognitive ability–in the development of the person and in the clarification of values. Prerequisites: PS 102 or equivalent, SO 111 or equivalent, and BI 112 or equivalent. (See PS 452, SO 452)
The purpose of this course is to help students develop social work knowledge and skills in translating social work practice philosophy into sustainable, ethical social work in diverse situations. The course considers knowledge and skills necessary for generalist practice with an emphasis on work with individuals. A systematic approach to social work concepts, including an appreciation of social work values guiding ethical practice and the promotion of social justice is provid- ed. This is the first of a three-semester practice sequence. Must be taken concurrently with SW 455. Prerequisites: SW 200, SW 451.
This course is the first of two research courses introducing students to research methodology as applied to systematic inquiry of social work problems. This course covers quantitative research methods and examines the scientific method from the development of a researchable hypothesis to the point of data collection. It focuses on social work problem formulation and provides an introduction to methodology. The course content and material cover the following areas: understanding theory development, stating a tenable research problem, developing a researchable question; the values, ethical, political, and social effects involved in developing the question; narrowing and specifying the question; sampling; design; data collection; and measurement techniques. Each topic is addressed through readings, lecture material, real-life experiences. Students will ably demonstrate their learning competencies in the development of a research proposal.
This course examines social welfare policies and practices in the U.S., as well as in developing countries, within the context of globaliza- tion, it focuses on policy analysis, knowledge of the political and eco- nomic processes underlying social development, and the skills, values, and ethics related to advocacy practice. The course examines diverse methods of sociological analysis and addresses policy issues important to women, people of color, and populations that are vulnerable to oppression in American society. (See SO 462)
These senior-level courses are designed to continue the development and application of generalist social work practice. Specifically, stu- dents examine the techniques and guidelines for both direct and indi- rect practice organized around the five phases of a planned change process. Both indirect and direct applications based on field experi- ences are examined with a particular emphasis on vulnerable popula- tions. Must be taken concurrently with SW 465. Open to Social Work students only.
The course is designed to continue the process of generalist practice as it integrates theory, research, policy and practice with micro, mezzo, and macro systems. Content of the Practice III course ex- pands techniques for intervention and practice research with individ- ual, group and community systems, with a specific focus on organiza- tional and community change theory and practice. Must be taken concurrently with SW 466. Open to Social Work students only. SW 465a/b Field Education II (6), and SW 466a/b Field Education III (6) These courses provide a professionally supervised practice experience within the context of service in selected field settings. The experi- ences include direct and indirect practice with individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations. The goal of preparation as general practitioners of professional social work acts as a guide in se- lecting and structuring the field assignments. Must be taken concur- rently with SW 463 and SW 464. Open to social work students only. Field assignments are scheduled to include fall, winter session and spring for all enrollees.
In this course, students continue to learn social work research through a combination of didactic and experiential methods focusing on advocacy research to advance social justice. This is the second of a 133
