SW

Subject

SW

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.bennett.edu

An introduction to Social Work as a profession and to its practice methodologies and philosophy, with a special emphasis on the General Method of Social Work in diverse fields of practice. Prerequisites: None

Subject

SW

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.bennett.edu

Subject

SW

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.bennett.edu

The course draws connections between all aspects of the statistical process, including design, analysis, and conclusions. The course teaches students how to communicate methods, results, and interpretations using the vocabulary of statistics. The courses teach students how to use graphing calculators and demonstrates the use of computers and/or computer output to enhance the development of statistical understanding through exploring and analyzing data, assessing models, and performing simulations. The course draws connections between all aspects of the statistical process, including design, analysis, and conclusions. The course teaches students how to communicate methods, results, and interpretations using the vocabulary of statistics. Prerequisite: Three hours of math.

Subject

SW

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.bennett.edu

Subject

SW

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.bennett.edu

Subject

SW

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.bennett.edu

Agency-based or community-based research experiences are conducted to hone and broaden research skills. Conducted in a seminar format. Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA or honors student.

Subject

SW

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.bennett.edu

Laboratory during which class members are responsible for the design, implementation, and evaluation of group tasks. Various theoretical frameworks for analyzing group behavior will be examined. Topics to be covered in this course include social group work and social work practice, leadership roles, group norms, and starting and leading various kinds of groups. By examining the class functioning, members learn the dynamics of group process. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of the instructor and admission into the program. SW 333 Services to Older Adults (3) (formerly SW 333 Older Adults) Examination and assessment of services, policies, and programs for the elderly. This course will address some of the most salient issues facing social workers and health 179

Subject

SW

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.bennett.edu

Subject

SW

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.bennett.edu

Subject

SW

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.bennett.edu

This course seeks to provide students with professional interviewing skills, an enhanced understanding of verbal and nonverbal communication listening skills (including the self- assessment necessary to listen effectively), and an awareness and understanding of diverse issues related to the interviewing process. The person-in-environment perspective will be utilized throughout this course. As opposed to a conversation, the interview is purposeful, directed, evaluative and even therapeutic. The course will also address issues in cross-cultural interviewing and, in specific, problematic interview situations. Students will learn how to translate interview information into a bio-psycho- social assessment. Students will also learn introductory skills relating to the problem- solving model, particularly engagement and problem identification. Students are expected to demonstrate increased insight into their own behaviors, values, beliefs, and attitudes as they relate to professional social work practice. Students are required to complete in-class role-playing assignments demonstrating the concepts discussed. Leadership of and participation in class discussions are required. Prerequisite: junior standing, SW 203, SW 237, and admission into the program.

Subject

SW

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.bennett.edu

This course is a survey of ideas and problems associated with human sexuality and is primarily intended for social workers and others in the helping professions. Using a bio/psycho/social perspective, emphasis will be placed on the social, cultural, familial, and individual differences in sexual and reproductive attitudes, and behavior. Students will be introduced to common sex-related problems and to concerns of various sexually oppressed groups. This course will employ an Active Learning Approach that utilizes (readings, lectures, tests) and non-traditional (role-plays, films, journals, internet research, games, debates, fieldwork) methods. Prerequisites: junior standing or permission of instructor.

Subject

SW

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.bennett.edu

Analysis and assessment of selected policies and legislation related to programs, practices, and services in social work and social welfare. This course provides a historical and philosophical perspective from which analysis of social policies can be made relative to the political, economic, and societal responses to social needs in the U.S. Learning activities utilized in this course will facilitate development of skills necessary to analyze and assess data used in formulating social policy and legislation for purposes of planned social action and change, as well as to enhance critical thinking 180

Subject

SW

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.bennett.edu

This foundation-level course will inform students about the prevalence of alcohol and other drugs (AOD) problems and how they are implicated in the broad spectrum of social work practice. An assumption of the course is that AOD problems manifest themselves in a variety of social work practice settings, therefore all social workers must have basic skills to identify, intervene with and refer AOD-involved clients. Prerequisites: (social work majors only); SW 203, BI 100 or BI 101 or BI 185 and/or permission of the instructor.

Subject

SW

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.bennett.edu

Adolescence (3) This is the first part of the Human Behavior and the Social Environment (HBSE) sequence. A combination lecture/discussion and laboratory course designed to integrate human behavior knowledge for subsequent use in practice skill development. The course uses a lifespan approach covering the period from conception through later adolescence using a systems theory framework and other human development and behavior theories. Course content integrates knowledge from biology and the behavioral sciences to study bio-psycho-social factors that influence individual and family maturation and functioning for subsequent use in practice skill development. The impact of diversity, discrimination, oppression, and environmental factors on individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations is studied throughout the human lifespan development. Prerequisite: successful completion of all required coursework through the junior year, and admission into the program.

Subject

SW

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.bennett.edu

Subject

SW

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.bennett.edu

Subject

SW

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.bennett.edu

Subject

SW

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.bennett.edu

This course is designed to provide students with a historical overview of child welfare services from a theoretical and practice perspective. It is also designed to provide practice knowledge and skills for students preparing for positions in public child welfare and other child serving organizations. Policies, programs, and issues relating to the child welfare system are examined, including protective services, out-of-home placements, adoption, etc. Services are also discussed considering their provision to a variety of diverse populations. The competencies taught in the course will give students a better understanding of the child welfare system and its services in North Carolina. The course will acquaint students with the tools and techniques necessary to enhance their ability to think critically in a variety of situations and experiences. Pre-requisites: Social Work majors only. Students must have passed all core social work courses with a “C” or better. Core courses are SW 203, SW 247, SW 254, SW 301, SW 306, SW 346, SW 361, SW 397, SW 398, and SW 401. Co-requisites: SW 402.

Subject

SW

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.bennett.edu

This course presents students with various applications of the scientific method in social research. Students will learn methods of data collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting including single subject design. Prerequisite: SW 247 and admission into the program.

Subject

SW

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.bennett.edu

Provides more in-depth treatment of selected topics in research, enabling students to carry out the research proposal designed in SW 405. Prerequisite: SW 405.

Subject

SW

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.bennett.edu

This course is intended for social work seniors who plan to complete their senior field practicum (Field Instruction: SW 410) the following semester. Students complete a self- assessment on the core competencies; apply for a placement for Field Education and complete the work necessary to secure a placement. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all freshwomen, sophomore and Junior core social work courses, and admission into the program. Co-requisite: SW 402 and SW 403.

Subject

SW

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.bennett.edu

Placement in a supervised setting that provides Social Work services to individuals, groups, communities, or organizations (or any combination) for at least 500 clock hours during the semester and for the purpose of professional socialization and practice skills development. In this seminar, classroom discussion will focus on generalist social work practice with special emphasis on the micro and mezzo levels of social work practice. Students will explore how to meet client needs using the relationship building, interviewing, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking skills acquired in previous 182

Subject

SW

Credits (min)

12

Credits (max)

12

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.bennett.edu

Junior or Senior Level. A Seminar designed to address research issues, problems, and other matters of concern related to race, gender, sexual orientation, age, class, and disability.

Subject

SW

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026

Source

www.bennett.edu