SWRK

Total Credit Hours: 38-40

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course focuses on the historical development of social welfare, social work and various social services. The course focuses on the nature, causes, and extent of major social problems, and provides examples of how people are affected by such problems. Emphasis is placed on various roles of social workers, the generalist method, cultural competence, ecological and systems theory, the strengths perspective, and responses to the needs of the poor, families, and populations at risk such as the elderly, children, sexual minorities, and people of color. Also addressed are changing trends in society and how they affect social work practice

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is designed to prepare students to be effective consumers and producers of research, and to evaluate their own practice. They learn to read, critically evaluate, and use the research of others to select interventions that are based on evidence. Within this process, the following will be covered: the scientific method for building knowledge for social work practice, ethical standards for scientific inquiry, qualitative and quantitative research methodology, research designs for developing knowledge and systematically evaluating social work practice and human service programs, and the review and utilization of research findings.

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2022-2023

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

Junior standing and SWRK 230 and a declared social work major

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is designed to prepare students to be effective consumers and producers of research, and to evaluate their own practice. They learn to read, critically evaluate, and use the research of others to select interventions that are based on evidence. Within this process, the following will be covered: the scientific method for building knowledge for social work practice, ethical standards for scientific inquiry, qualitative and quantitative research methodology, research designs for developing knowledge and systematically evaluating social work practice and human service programs, and the review and utilization of research findings.

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

Junior standing and SWRK 230 and a declared social work major

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course introduces students to descriptive and rudimentary inferential statistics for social workers. Emphasis is on understanding and calculations of central tendency measures, measures of dispersion and measures relating to the standard normal distribution. It exposes students to the methods of data collection, graphing and summarizing. Students will review basic statistical methods (Descriptive and Inferential Statistics; Measures of Association), and become familiar with basic parametric and non- parametric techniques. Basic design principles will also be introduced. 962

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2022-2023

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

MATH 121 and MATH 123 and SWRK 230 and SWRK 310

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course introduces students to descriptive and rudimentary inferential statistics for social workers. Emphasis is on understanding and calculations of central tendency measures, measures of dispersion and measures relating to the standard normal distribution. It exposes students to the methods of data collection, graphing and summarizing. Students will review basic statistical methods (Descriptive and Inferential Statistics; Measures of Association), and become familiar with basic parametric and non- parametric techniques. Basic design principles will also be introduced. 1004

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

MATH 121 and MATH 123 and SWRK 230 and SWRK 311

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Infancy to Adolescence: This course provides an understanding of the developmental stages of the individual from infancy to adolescence, and the relationship between human growth, human development, and the environment. Knowledge and understanding of biological, psychological, and social systems relationships; cultural norms; and the significance of interaction with the family, group, and the community are stressed.

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

Junior standing and SWRK 230 and a declared social work major

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Biomedical Basis: The course examines the biomedical basis of addictive disorders. Students will develop a broad scientific perspective on different classes of substance abuse and the biological basis of substance- related disorders including genetic factors, neuroanatomical and neurophysiological factors predisposing to substance dependence, medical consequence of alcohol and drug abuse, and pharmacology interventions.

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

Junior standing and SWRK 230 , SWRK 311 , SWRK 330 , SWRK 340 , SWRK 360 , SWRK 365 , and a declared social work major

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is the first of a two course policy sequence. This course focuses on social welfare legislation and the policies, programs and services that flow from such legislation. Students analyze social welfare policy within the context of the social and political milieu which spawns social welfare legislation. Policy I identifies how values from social to personal influence the formulation of social welfare policy. Consideration of definitions and theories on poverty is viewed from both the USA and a global perspective. Social and economic justice for people from diverse backgrounds and those who may be oppressed are discussed.

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

Junior standing and SWRK 230

927

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

SWRK 230 , SWRK 311 , SWRK 330 , SWRK 340 , SWRK 360 , SWRK 365 , and a declared social work major

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is one of six in the social work practice and methods sequence. It provides students with beginning level knowledge, skills, and values for generalist social work practice with individuals. Students are provided knowledge of the ecological perspective and systems theory with special focus on the problem-solving process.

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

Junior standing and SWRK 230 and a declared social work major

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 1006

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

Junior standing and SWRK 230 and a declared social work major

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

SWRK 230 , SWRK 311 , SWRK 330 , SWRK 340 , SWRK 360 , SWRK 365 , and a declared social work major

928

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

SWRK 230 , SWRK 311 , SWRK 330 , SWRK 340 , SWRK 350 , SWRK 360 , SWRK 365 , and a declared social work major

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Study of the characteristics of health and medical services in social work. Patterns of service delivery, rural, urban, gender, race and ethnic differences, roles, interventions, and issues related to helping clients in health settings will be addressed.

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

Junior standing and SWRK 230

An introduction to the interviewing process as a basic Course Descriptions - 177 tool in social work practice, with emphasis on understanding and using a variety of techniques, methods, and skills in conducting social work interviews, understanding one’s self as the interviewer, understanding attitudes in the interview process, and understanding the implications of cultural backgrounds in the interview results.

Subject

SWRK

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Generalist practice with organizations and communities; this course emphasizes theories and strategies for 1007

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

Senior standing and SWRK 230 and SWRK 311 and SWRK 321 and SWRK 330 and SWRK 335 and SWRK 340 and SWRK 350 and SWRK 360 and SWRK 365 and SWRK 370 and SWRK 375 and a declared social work major

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course provides an overview of school social work as an area of social work practice. Emphasis is placed upon historical development, policies and legislation affecting school social work practice, problems of school age children, and the role of the school social worker in dealing with these problems.

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

Senior standing and SWRK 230

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Social work practice regarding methods for prevention, identification, assessment, treatment, and referral of persons with alcohol and other drug-related problems is discussed.

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

Senior standing and SWRK 230

Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 6 This course incorporates the study and analysis of problems and concerns faced by social workers working effectively with families, including the integration of social work policy, human behavior, and social work practice. Issues covered include functions and changes in the family and the theoretical framework of family systems theory and ecological theory.

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

Senior standing and SWRK 230

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This seminar course is a bridge between classroom and field. It is a professional development course and requires students to complete a senior portfolio. Understanding that field education is the signature 1008

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

Senior Standing and SWRK 230 and SWRK 311 and SWRK 321 and SWRK 330 and SWRK 335 and SWRK 340 and SWRK 350 and SWRK 360 and SWRK 365 and SWRK 370 and SWRK 375 and a declared social work major

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course prepares students for generalist social work practice in a multicultural and global society. Utilizing the strengths and empowerment perspectives, emphasis is placed on defining and developing knowledge and skills for culturally competent social work with people of color.

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

Senior standing and SWRK 230

Two free electives (6 credits) 536

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

Senior Standing and SWRK 230 and SWRK 311 and SWRK 321 and SWRK 330 and SWRK 335 and SWRK 340 and SWRK 350 and SWRK 360 and SWRK 365 and SWRK 370 and SWRK 375 and a declared social work major

A seminar course and supervised field experience in selected human service agencies in the application of social work principles, knowledge and techniques to various areas of social services with supervision and evaluation under the direction of the instructor and various agency field instructors in the community. Prerequisites: SWRK 230, SWRK 330, SWRK 340, SWRK 410, senior standing and consent of the instructor.

Subject

SWRK

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

10

Credits (max)

10

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

Senior standing and approval by the Field Coordinator. Open only to social work majors. SWRK 230, SWRK 310, SWRK 320, SWRK 330, SWRK 335, SWRK 340, SWRK 350, SWRK 360, SWRK 365, SWRK 370, SWRK 375, SWRK 410, SWRK 435, SWRK 445, and two SWRK electives

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Emphasis on the biological, psychological, and sociocultural aspects of aging and service delivery to elders. Examination of the forces and critical issues that impact elders across the life span will be an emphasis.

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

Junior standing or permission of faculty

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

Senior standing and approval by the Field Coordinator. Open only to social work majors. SWRK 230, SWRK 310, SWRK 320, SWRK 330, SWRK 335, SWRK 340, SWRK 350, SWRK 360, SWRK 365, SWRK 370, SWRK 375, SWRK 410, SWRK 435, SWRK 445, and two SWRK electives

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Social work with children and families. Emphasis on child welfare programs, policies and the development of assessment and case planning skills. Methods of protective services, adoption, and foster care are studied. 1010

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

Junior standing or permission of faculty

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Detailed investigation of a topic in social work. Topic and mode of study determined by faculty member.

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

Senior standing and SWRK 230

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course will assist students by emphasizing the process of critical thinking and analysis of professional writing as a generalist social work practitioner. Students will apply selected generalist social work concepts to prepare academic and post-graduate writing in professional social work practice and in mastering skills needed in a variety of current and post-graduate social work micro and macro settings (e.g., clinical work, research, program evaluation, grant writing, and administration). Research and associated data reporting formats as well as writing skills emphasized include conducting electronic literature searches, outlining, paragraph and sentence structure, revising, using American Psychological Association (APA) format, and proofreading for correct grammar, word usage, and punctuation.

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

This course is an advanced study of the historical development of social welfare and the evolution of social work values and ethics. Emphasis is placed on the major fields of social work such as children and family services, mental health, health care, income maintenance, and corrections. Analytic frameworks with regard to social welfare policies and services are introduced. Frameworks identify strengths and weaknesses in the social welfare system with respect to multiculturalism and diversity. Policy at the national, state, and local levels, with emphasis on poverty, inequality; social and economic justice is addressed.

Subject

SWRK

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

Graduate standing in social work

criminals in clinics, prisons, juvenile and adult services, corrections, court mandated treatment and psychiatric hospitals for defendants being evaluated and treated on issues of responsibilities and competence to stand trial. As well, the course will address the related issues of working with the families of these offenders. Students will develop familiarity with the adversary process and the issues social workers confront in the civil and criminal justice system. This course also includes experiential learning from field trips. Students will interface/interact with the inmates and the prison staffs during these trips. (This is a course elective only) SWRK 516 (3-3-0): Social Work Practice with Black Families: This course examines the past and current status of Black families and alerts students to specific knowledge, skills, values and strategies required to work successfully and culturally with the target group. It incorporates the study and analysis of problems and issues faced by social workers in working effectively with Black families, including the integration of theory, cultural factors, social work policy, human behavior and social work practice. A particular emphasis is placed upon greater understanding of the challenges and dynamics affecting practice with Black families, including economic and social justice, empowerment, and oppression. Additionally, from an empowerment and strengths perspective, this course will examine historically the capabilities and strengths of Black families and how such capabilities and strengths can be used in effective social work practice with Black families. (This is a course elective only) SWRK 517 (3-3-0): International Social Work: This course introduces students to the international dimensions of social work practice. Special attention is given to the present and future role of International social work professionals. Additionally, the role and responsibilities of United Nations, global human rights organizations, international aid agencies, intergovernmental and nongovernmental agencies are addressed. Students develop an understanding of poverty, violence, structural adjustment, debt crisis, migration, human rights issues, exploitation of children and women, other populations at risk, and social and economic justice issues within a global perspective. Also addressed are international aspects of domestic practice, policy formulation and advocacy from a global perspective. Prerequisites: SWRK 574, and/or the consent of the instructor. (This is a course elective only)

Subject

SWRK

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course examines the past and current status of Black families and alert students to specific knowledge, skills values and strategies required to work successfully and culturally with the target group. It incorporates the study and analysis of problems and issues faced by social workers in working effectively with Black families, including the integration of theory, cultural factors, social work policy, human behavior and social work practice. A particular emphasis is placed upon greater understanding of the challenges and dynamics affecting practice with Black families, including economic and social justice, empowerment, and oppression. Additionally, from an empowerment and strengths perspective, this course will examine historically the capabilities and strengths of Black families and how such capabilities and 290

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course introduces students to the international dimensions of social work practice. Special attention is given to the present and future role of International social work professionals. Additionally, the role and responsibilities of United Nations, global human rights organizations, international aid agencies, intergovernmental and nongovernmental agencies are addressed. Students develop and understanding of poverty, violence, structural adjustment, debt crisis, migration, human rights issues, exploitation of children and women, other populations at risk, and social and economic justice issues within a global perspective. Also addressed are international aspects of domestic practice, policy formulation and advocacy from a global perspective.

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is designed to give students an in-depth knowledge and understanding of social work practice in schools. The multiple roles of the school social worker will be explored with special emphasis on practice with populations at risk and culturally diverse groups. The course will examine the many issues facing children, families, and schools using a policy-practice perspective. Course content will prepare students to work collaboratively with diverse children, families, school staff, and community partners to build effective, culturally responsive early childhood and K-12 learning environments.

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

cognitive, intellectual and emotional development of individuals. Theoretical explanations of human development over the lifespan are explored. Major social issues relating to human growth and development, ecological systems, culture, race, ethnicity, gender and socioeconomic forces as applied to the analysis of individuals, families, small groups, organizations and communities are addressed. Focus will be given to oppression, privilege, and discrimination, and factors that help individuals and small social systems to change. Pre-requisite: Graduate standing in social work

Subject

SWRK

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course will focus on social work intervention through social policy and social services that are designed to help elders and their families. Particularly the problems and issues that most directly impact this population such as demographic changes, theories of aging, health/ mental health and social service needs of the elderly. We will discuss the importance of the Social Security Act of 1935 and how it has continued to change by adding services and programs. Issues related to health care proxy, guardianship, elder abuse, and end of life care will be explored as well as those policies that dictate how these services are delivered. 291

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

processes that transcend the individual, aiming to increase students' conceptual sophistication about the social context of human action and social work intervention. Within the person-in-environment framework, this course presents social theories and concepts that become tools for students' critical analysis of society,

Subject

SWRK

Type

course

Edition

2016-2017

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

probabilistic analysis, quantitative reasoning, inferential statistics. Students are provided opportunities to do data analysis on the computer and concentrate on research and policy applications. Pre-requisite: Graduate standing in social work SWRK 540 (3-3-0) Social Work Intervention with Individuals and Families: This course will introduce students to content on theories of assessment, intervention, diversity, evaluation and termination. Specific attention is given to the development of skills in communication, rapport building, interviewing, and the utilization of professional self in working with individuals and families. Multigenerational family life cycle is explored. Models of family therapy and other intervention approaches are reviewed. Challenges and concerns encountered by vulnerable families, low-income families, families of color, and nontraditional families are reviewed. The dynamics of small groups are emphasized. Students develop an understanding of how values and ethics impact social work practice. Pre-requisite: Graduate standing in social work SWRK 560 (3-3-0) Applied Social Work Research Methods: Students apply quantitative and qualitative research to promote understanding of scientific, analytic, and ethical approaches to building knowledge for practice. Students learn to develop, use, and effectively communicate empirically based knowledge, including evidenced-based knowledge. The content prepares students to utilize research to provide high quality services, initiate change, improve practice, policy, and service delivery systems as well as evaluate their own practice. Major research designs are reviewed, and students develop skills in collecting, analyzing and using data. Sampling methods, data collection techniques, and statistical and graphical approaches to data analysis are emphasized. The course integrates themes related to multiculturalism, social justice, social change, prevention, intervention and treatment. Pre-requisite: SWRK 530

Subject

SWRK

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

students to content on theories of assessment, intervention, diversity, evaluation and termination. Specific attention is given to the development of skills in communication, rapport building, interviewing, and the utilization of professional self in working with individuals and families. Multigenerational family life cycle is explored. Models of family therapy and other intervention approaches are reviewed. Challenges and concerns encountered by vulnerable families, low-income families, families of color, and nontraditional families are reviewed. The dynamics of small groups are emphasized. Students develop an understanding of how values and ethics impact social work practice.

Subject

SWRK

Type

course

Edition

2016-2017

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

Graduate standing in social work.

Subject

SWRK

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

with small groups, communities, and organizations are emphasized. Group membership, group goals and culture, group development stages, leadership roles and decision-making processes are explored. Theories and strategies for community and community organization development are examined. Students develop an understanding of the definitions, concepts, and roles of communities and community organizations. Major topics include community based planning, advocacy, governance, and residence participation.

Subject

SWRK

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

SWRK: 540

affirmation and respect for individuals from diverse backgrounds. Students learn to recognize diversity within and between groups and gain understanding on how diversity may influence assessment, planning, intervention, treatment, and research. Students develop skills in defining, designing, and implementing strategies for effective practice with individuals from diverse backgrounds with respect to race, class, gender, color, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, and equality. The course integrates knowledge of cultures with particular emphasis on rural, urban, and military communities. Students analyze their own abilities to function as effective social work professionals in working with diverse populations. Attention is given to oppressed populations and social and economic injustice. Strategies for combating discrimination, oppression, and economic deprivation are addressed. Pre-requisite: Graduate standing in social work. SWRK 580 (4-1-4) Social Work Field Instruction I: This course is one of two courses that constitute the foundation field placement. The foundation placement is intended to help students develop basic knowledge and skills that provide the groundwork for their area of concentration. During this foundation placement students are in the field for 230 clock hours per semester. This amounts to two full days a week. Students are assigned to social service agencies and are supervised by experienced professionals. The field placement provides students the opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills within an agency setting and community context. Students will have experiences in working with individuals, families, groups, and organizations. The field placement is offered concurrently with seminar classes. Seminar will provide students an opportunity to enhance placement learning experiences by helping student further develop understanding of knowledge, skills, self awareness and professional use of self in advanced social work practice. Students may select rural or urban settings. Pre-requisite: Graduate standing in social work. SWRK 585 (4-1-4) Social Work Field Instruction II: This course is two of two courses that constitute the foundation field placement. The foundation placement is intended to help students develop basic knowledge and skills that provide the groundwork for their area of concentration. During this foundation placement students are in the field for 230 clock hours. This amounts to two full days a week. Students are assigned to social service agencies and are supervised by experienced professionals. The field placement provides students the opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills

Subject

SWRK

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

This course is one of two courses that constitute the foundation field placement. The foundation placement is intended to help students develop basic knowledge and skills that provide the groundwork for their area of concentration. During this foundation placement students are in the field for 230 clock hours per semester. This amounts to two full days a week. Students are assigned to social service agencies and are supervised by experienced professionals. The field placement provides students the opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills within an agency setting and community context. Students will have experiences in working with individuals, families, groups, and organizations. The field placement is offered concurrently with seminar classes. Seminar will provide students an opportunity to enhance placement learning experiences by helping student further develop understanding of knowledge, skills, self awareness and professional use of self in advanced social work practice. Students may select rural or urban settings. Pre-requisite: Graduate standing in social work.

Subject

SWRK

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

This course is two of two courses that constitute the foundation field placement. The foundation placement is intended to help students develop basic knowledge and skills that provide the groundwork for their area of concentration. During this foundation placement students are in the field for 230 clock hours. This amounts to two full days a week. Students are assigned to social service agencies and are supervised by experienced professionals. The field placement provides students the opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills within an agency setting and community context. The field placement is offered concurrently with seminar classes. Seminar classes enhance placement learning experiences by helping student further develop understanding of knowledge, skills, self awareness and professional use of self. The field placement in conjunction with the seminar will provide students a series of assignments and tasks selected to complement foundation academic courses and provide a basis for generalist practice. Students may select rural or urban settings. Pre-requisite: SWRK 580.

Subject

SWRK

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is an advanced study of the historical development of social welfare and the evolution of social work values and ethics. Emphasis is placed on the major fields of social work such as children and family services, mental health, health care, income maintenance, and corrections. Analytic frameworks with regard to social welfare policies and services are introduced. Frameworks identify strengths and weaknesses in the social welfare system with respect to multiculturalism and diversity. Policy at the national, state, and local levels, with emphasis on poverty, inequality; social and economic justice is addressed.

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

Graduate standing in social work

Program faculty. Prerequisite: Consent of Social Work Program Director, Department Chairperson, Dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences SWRK 605 (2-2-0) Special Topics: This is an advanced course providing the students the opportunity to study new or advanced topics in social work. This course will vary according to the individual instructor and may be repeated under different subtitles. Pre-requisite: Graduate standing in social work. SWRK 610 (3-3-0) Social Work Practice with Families: This course critically evaluates methods used for assessing families of diverse, social, economic, cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds. Students develop a knowledge base of theory and models of family intervention. Family constellations are examined to include single parent families, extended and blended families, adoptive and foster care families, and gay and lesbian families. Pre-requisite: SWRK 540.

Subject

SWRK

Type

course

Repeatable

may be repeated under different subtitles.

Edition

2026-2027

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 The course emphasizes social processes that transcend the individual, aiming to increase students' conceptual sophistication about the social context of human action and social work intervention. Within the person-in-environment framework, this course presents social theories and concepts that become tools for students' critical analysis of society, communities, social institutions and organizations, populations, and social structures, and cultures is a main component of the course. Special attention is given to human 292

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Students apply quantitative and qualitative research to promote understanding of scientific, analytic, and ethical approaches to building knowledge for practice. Students learn to develop, use, and effectively communicate empirically based knowledge, including evidenced-based knowledge. The content prepares students to utilize research to provide high quality services, initiate change, improve practice, policy, and service delivery systems as well as evaluate their own practice. Major research designs are reviewed, and students develop skills in collecting, analyzing and using data. Sampling methods, data collection techniques, and statistical and graphical approaches to data analysis are emphasized. The course integrates themes related to multiculturalism, social justice, social change, prevention, intervention and treatment.

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

Graduate Standing in Social Work

This is an advanced course providing the students the opportunity to study new or advanced topics in social work. This course will vary according to the individual instructor and may be repeated under different subtitles. Pre-requisite: Graduate standing in social work.

Subject

SWRK

Type

course

Repeatable

may be repeated under different subtitles.

Edition

2026-2027

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course will present content on theories of assessment, intervention, diversity, evaluation, and termination. Specific attention is given to the development of skills in communication, rapport building, interviewing, and the utilization of professional self in working with individuals and families. Multigenerational family life cycle is explored. Models of family therapy and other intervention approaches are reviewed. Challenges and concerns encountered by vulnerable families, low-income families, families of color, and nontraditional families are reviewed. The dynamics of small groups are emphasized. Students develop an understanding of how values and ethics impact social work practice. Content on social work practice with small groups, communities, and organizations are emphasized. Group membership, group goals and culture, group development stages, leadership roles and decision-making processes are explored. Theories and strategies for community and community organization development are examined. Students develop an understanding of the definitions, concepts, and roles of communities and community organizations. Major topics include community based planning, advocacy, governance, and residence participation.

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is designed to develop understanding of probabilistic analysis, quantitative reasoning, and inferential statistics. Students are provided opportunities to do data analysis on the computer and 293

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A review of basic research methods and an introduction to basic statistics for social work. Students apply quantitative and qualitative research to promote understanding of scientific, analytic, and ethical approaches to building knowledge for practice. The content prepares students to utilize research to provide high quality services, initiate change, improve practice, policy, and service delivery systems as well as evaluate their own practice. Major research designs are reviewed, such as single system designs, and students develop skills in collecting, analyzing and using data. Sampling methods, data collection techniques, and statistical and graphical approaches to data analysis are emphasized. Students develop an understanding of probabilistic analysis, quantitative reasoning, and inferential statistics. Students are provided opportunities to do data analysis on microcomputers. The course integrates themes related to multiculturalism, social justice, social change, prevention, intervention and treatment.

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course teaches advanced skills for effective practice with groups, including diverse and at-risk populations, emphasizing multidimensional assessment, models of group process and intervention theories, evaluation, and values/ ethics. Students develop their roles as group leaders and facilitators in culturally responsive ways for a variety of special work settings, emphasizing a strengths perspective and social justice. This course examines three fundamental areas related to group social work: 1) group processes and practice techniques, 2) special considerations in working with specific populations, and 3) differing group treatment modalities based on theoretical perspectives.

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

Prerequisite is successful completion of MSW foundation curriculum.

Subject

SWRK

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course will introduce students to content on theories of assessment, intervention, diversity, evaluation and termination. Specific attention is given to the development of skills in communication, rapport building, interviewing, and the utilization of professional self in working with individuals and families. Multigenerational family life cycle is explored. Models of family therapy and other intervention approaches are reviewed. Challenges and concerns encountered by vulnerable families, low-income families, families of color, and nontraditional families are reviewed. The dynamics of small groups are emphasized. Students develop an understanding of how values and ethics impact social work practice.

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

Graduate standing in social work.

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Social work practice with small groups, communities, and organizations are emphasized. Group membership, group goals and culture, group development stages, leadership roles and decision-making processes are explored. Theories and strategies for community and community organization development are examined. Students develop an understanding of the definitions, concepts, and roles of communities and community organizations. Major topics include community based planning, advocacy, governance, and residence participation.

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

Graduate standing in social work

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course promotes understanding, affirmation and respect for individuals from diverse backgrounds. Students learn to recognize diversity within and between groups and gain understanding on how diversity may influence assessment, planning, intervention, treatment, and research. Students develop skills in defining, designing, and implementing strategies for effective practice with individuals from diverse backgrounds with respect to race, class, gender, color, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, and equality. The course integrates knowledge of cultures with particular emphasis on rural, urban, and military communities. Students analyze their own abilities to function as effective social work professionals in working with diverse populations. Attention is given to oppressed populations and social and economic injustice. Strategies for combating discrimination, oppression, and economic deprivation are addressed. 295

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

Graduate standing in social work

with persons who have mental illness, and the impact mental illness has on families and society. Primary focus is on the therapeutic relationships, assessments, treatment planning, interventions, psychotropic medication, and case management. Students develop an understanding of the classification and diagnosis of DSM-IV. Pre-requisite: SWRK 540.

Subject

SWRK

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

competent social work practice with children and adolescents living in diverse family arrangements. The continuum of services and resources available to children and adolescents and the roles and functions of the social worker in these settings are examined. Economic, social, and psychological concerns of vulnerable children are identified, and intervention strategies that will effectively meet these needs will be addressed. Students are presented with specialized knowledge and skills essential for working with children and adolescents. Pre-requisite: SWRK 540. SWRK 621 (3-3-0) Social Work Practice with Military Families: Social work as it is practiced in the various branches of military service to include Army, Air Force, and Navy is examined. The history and role transitions of social work over the years with military families are explored. Ethical concerns that emerge from social work practice with military families are addressed. Military social workers’ roles in mental health programs, medical settings, military operations, substance abuse programs, family advocacy, program administration, and policy-making are examined. Students compare and contrast civilian social work practice and military social work practice. Pre-requisite: Graduate standing in social work.

Subject

SWRK

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Subject

SWRK

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Students enhance knowledge and skills needed to work effectively with uniformed service members, veterans, and their families. There is discussion on how students demonstrate a professional demeanor that 296

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

drugs and substance abuse as it relates to practice in social work settings. Dynamics of the chemically dependent family are assessed and culturally competent intervention approaches for working with the family system and subsystems use patterns will be discussed. Attention will be given to issues arising at different stages in the life cycle including recognition of signs of misuse. Pre-requisite: SWRK 540 . SWRK 626 (3-3-0) Substance Abuse Intervention: This course facilitates students’ understanding of the diverse needs of clients with substance abuse addictions. Students receive and overview of the dynamics of alcohol and other psychoactive drug addictions. Additionally, students evaluate the motivation and behavior patterns of substance abusers in a broad social context. Risk factors, education, and prevention are explored. Substance abuse assessment, intervention, relapse prevention are addressed. Pre-requisite: SWRK 540.

Subject

SWRK

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

This course facilitates students’ understanding of the diverse needs of clients with substance abuse addictions. Students receive and overview of the dynamics of alcohol and other psychoactive drug addictions. Additionally, students evaluate the motivation and behavior patterns of substance abusers in a broad social context. Risk factors, education, and prevention are explored. Substance abuse assessment, intervention, relapse prevention are addressed.

Subject

SWRK

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

SWRK 540.

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 The six principles of trauma-informed care are presented. The definition and history of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Military Sexual Trauma (MST) are explored. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms of PTSD/ MST, acquire knowledge and skills on evidence-based interventions to manage and treat symptoms of PTSD/ MST. There are discussions on how to assess for PTSD/ MST symptoms and conduct interviews. The impact of PTSD/ MST on the development of substance abuse are further explored. Students will discuss the impact on individual performance, relationships, and ability to cope and gain acceptance. 297

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Students acquire empirically grounded knowledge on suicidal behaviors, assessment, and evidence-based treatment. The significance of culture, race, and ethnicity with a special emphasis on military suicidal behavior are discussed. The impact of suicide on survivors is examined. Prevention and coping models are reviewed. Various problem-solving tool-kits are explored.

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Students will develop knowledge and skills in counseling individuals that have sustained concussions (also called mild traumatic brain injuries, or mTBIs). In order to understand concussion/ mild TBI, it is important to have some knowledge of the general characteristics of traumatic brain injury or TBI. Students will acquire an understanding of TBI community resources and services. The physical, behavioral, cognitive, and emotional changes that can occur after a traumatic brain injury is discussed.

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

examined. Students are introduced to the Diagnostics Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Students study the etiology, symptomology, and treatment of mental disorders. The development of environmental, interpersonal, psychosocial and stress factors in human behavioral dynamics is explored. Pre-requisite: Graduate standing in social work

Subject

SWRK

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 The course examines the biomedical basis of addictive disorders. Students will develop a broad scientific perspective on different classes of substance abuse and the biological basis of substance-related disorders including genetic factors, neuroanatomical and neurophysiological factors predisposing to substance dependence, medical consequence of alcohol and drug abuse, and pharmacology interventions. 298

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Subject

SWRK

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 The objective of this course is to introduce social work students to the direct practice of integrated behavioral health in primary care.

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

leadership theories, administrative decision-making processes and organizational communication. Students develop ability for application of administrative concepts, theories and management principles in social work practice settings. Program planning and development, budget preparation, organizational development, and program evaluation, fund- raising and grant writing are emphasized. Pre-requisite: SWRK 570.

Subject

SWRK

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

requires them to write using the American Psychological Association (APA) style. The ethics of writing, indicating the acceptable forms and practices of recognizing the ideas and intellectual properties of others will be explored. The course contains general conventions, such as how to refer to the work of others in the body of a paper and tips for avoiding sexist language. Students learn how to avoid grammatical and punctuation errors commonly found in social work papers. Methods for utilizing APA style, communicating scholarly thinking and findings are addressed. Students will also lean how to use the library as a resource in the composing process with emphasis on literature reviews and research proposals. SWRK 650 (4-1-4) Social Work Field Instruction III: This course is one of two courses that constitute the advanced placement in student’s area of concentration. The advanced placement is intended to help students develop expanded knowledge and skills in there area of concentration. During the foundation placement, students are in the field for 250 clock hours. This amounts to three full days a week. Students are assigned to social services agencies and supervised by experienced professionals. The field placement is offered concurrently with seminar classes. The field placement, seminar classes, and assignments are consistent with student’s chosen area of concentrations. Students will have the opportunity to use advanced practice skills with individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations. Students may select rural or urban settings. Pre-requisite: SWRK 585

Subject

SWRK

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course will prepare students for practice with children and adolescents who have health problems. The students will also explore social issues that face children and adolescents in our modern society. Health problems of children or adolescents and social issues that will be addressed include obesity, body image, HIV/ AIDS, children with disabilities, health disparities, trauma, violence in the home, abortions, gay and lesbian issues, substance abuse, death and dying, grief and bereavement, homelessness, immigration, mental retardation, adolescent pregnancy, and teen suicide. The deployment of military parent/s will be explored as well as the juvenile court system. Ethical considerations involving intervention with children and adolescents will be examined. Students will also learn different theories of adolescent development. Prevention and intervention techniques will be discussed. The course will examine the ecological 299

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This is an introductory level course on psychopharmacology in support of careers in psychology, counseling, and social work. An overview of psychodynamics and pharmacokinetics for each class of psychotropic medications will be discussed. The goal of this course is to examine psychotropic medications from four perspectives.

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Subject

SWRK

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 4 This course is one of two courses that constitute the foundation field placement. The foundation placement is intended to help students develop basic knowledge and skills that provide the groundwork for their area of concentration. During this foundation placement students are in the field for 230 clock hours per semester. This amounts to two full days a week. Students are assigned to social service agencies and are supervised by experienced professionals. The field placement provides students the opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills within an agency setting and community context. Students will have experiences in working with individuals, families, groups, and organizations. The field placement is offered concurrently with seminar classes. Seminar will provide students an opportunity to enhance placement learning experiences by helping student further develop understanding of knowledge, skills, self-awareness and professional use of self in advanced social work practice. Students may select rural or urban settings.

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

Graduate standing in social work.

Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 4 This course is two of two courses that constitute the foundation field placement. The foundation placement is intended to help students develop basic knowledge and skills that provide the groundwork for their area of concentration. During this foundation placement students are in the field for 230 clock hours. This amounts to two full days a week. Students are assigned to social service agencies and are supervised by experienced professionals. The field placement provides students the opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills within an agency setting and community context. The field placement is offered concurrently with seminar classes. Seminar classes enhance placement learning experiences by helping student further develop understanding of knowledge, skills, self-awareness and professional use of self. The field placement in conjunction with the seminar will provide students a series of assignments and tasks selected to complement foundation academic courses and provide a basis for generalist practice. Students may select 300

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

advanced placement in student’s area of concentration. The advanced placement is intended to help students develop expanded knowledge and skills in their area of concentration. During the foundation placement, students are in the field for 250 clock hours. This amounts to three full days a week. Students are assigned to social services agencies and supervised by experienced professionals. The field placement is offered concurrently with seminar classes. The field placement, seminar classes, and assignments are consistent with student’s chosen area of concentrations. Students will have the opportunity to use advanced practice skills with individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations. Students may select rural or urban settings. Pre-requisite: SWRK 650

Subject

SWRK

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 4 This course is one of two courses that constitute the advanced placement in student's area of concentration. The advanced placement is intended to help students develop expanded knowledge and skills in their area of concentration. During the foundation placement, students are in the field for 250 clock hours. This amounts to three full days a week. Students are assigned to social services agencies and supervised by experienced professionals. The field placement is offered concurrently with seminar classes. The field placement, seminar classes, and assignments are consistent with student's chosen area of concentrations. Students will have the opportunity to use advanced practice skills with individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations. Students may select rural or urban settings.

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

Graduate standing in social work

Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 4 This course is two of two courses that constitute the advanced placement in student's area of concentration. The advanced placement is intended to help students develop expanded knowledge and skills in their area of concentration. During the foundation placement, students are in the field for 250 clock hours. This amounts to three full days a week. Students are assigned to social services agencies and supervised by experienced professionals. The field placement is offered concurrently with seminar classes. The field placement, seminar classes, and assignments are consistent with student's chosen area of concentrations. Students will have the opportunity to use advanced practice skills with individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations. Students may select rural or urban settings.

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

SWRK 656

practice with children and adolescents who have health problems. The students will also explore social issues that face children and adolescents in our modern society. Health problems of children or adolescents and social issues that will be addressed will include obesity, body image, HIV/AIDS, children with disabilities, health disparities, trauma, violence in the home, abortions, gay and lesbian issues, substance abuse, death and dying, grief and bereavement, homelessness, immigration, mental retardation, adolescent pregnancy, and teen suicide. The deployment of military parent/s will be explored as well as the juvenile court system. Ethical considerations involving intervention with children and adolescents will be examined. Students will also learn different theories of adolescent development. Prevention and intervention techniques will be discussed. The course will examine the ecological perspective and the systems theory approach to social work practice. The theoretical aspects of social work practice with children and adolescents will also be examined. SWRK 690 (3-3-0) Independent Research Project Seminar I: The course is designed to assist students in preparing their research projects. The course will focus around discussion of students selected topics chosen for the research project. Students will conduct and individualized but structured investigation of problem definitions, research methodologies and statistical analyses associated with research project. Pre-requisite: Completion of 31 graduate hours in social work, including completion of SWRK 530 and SWRK 560. Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)

Subject

SWRK

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course intends to assist students with acquiring the knowledge base required to identify ethical issues, the skills necessary to resolve ethical dilemmas, and the capacity to make ethical decisions when confronted with conflicting duties and choices that occur within the context of a profession with a specific values base and a code of ethics specifying ethical principles and standards related to clients, colleagues, employers, the profession of social work, and society.

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Subject

SWRK

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is an advanced independent endeavor in the student's concentration area. Course involves an original investigation in a subject approved by the student's Thesis committee. Detailed information on the preparation, form, organization, and defense of the thesis is presented in the Guide for the Preparation and Submission of Theses. The thesis involves the planning, implementation and evaluation of a topic in the student's specialty area. Based on student interest and future career plans, students will work on a thesis during the semester. Approval of the proposed project by a thesis committee recruited to serve as faculty advisors by the student is required prior to registering for the course. SWRK 604

Subject

SWRK

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit Hours

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

Prerequisite

Completion of 31 graduate hours in social work, including completion of SWRK 607 and

Continued preparation of the thesis under the direction of an advisor and the Thesis Committee. This course builds on research acquired in SWRK 696. Prerequisite: SWRK 696.

Subject

SWRK

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

This course is required for students that have completed their course work and the number of thesis hours for credit required in their graduate degree program. Students who will continue to use University resources in completing their thesis must enroll in this course.

Subject

SWRK

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com