24 courses with the subject SWK, 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.
This course introduces students to the basic sociological concepts, including sociological imagination, socialization, social institutions, social stratification, and social inequality. Emphasis is placed on conceptual tools necessary for the analysis of the influence of social structures on human behavior and life chances.
This course examines selected social issues as well as related social welfare policies and programs. It introduces the profession of social work, key aspects of the professional knowledge base, fields of practice, and populations served by social workers. This course is appropriate for students who are considering social work as a profession and as well as for those with an interest in related fields such as psychology, counseling, and public policy. CHATHAM UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2026-2027 455
The purpose of this course is to teach skills for developing behavioral strategies that focus on resilience. Research has shown that individuals who develop and use resilience strategies and emotion regulation behavior skills as well as build positive behavioral routines are more likely to be effective in their job roles.
This course examines the development of individuals, couples, and families from birth to death within the framework of relevant biological, psychological, sociological, and social work research and theory.
This course is a continuation of SWK 201W. It examines the development of individuals, couples, and families from adolescence to death within social work research and theory. Also explored are systems that influence gender, race, ethnicity, social, and economic influences within the context of families, groups, organizations, institutions, and communities.
Examination of biological, psychological, sociological, and ecological theories of juvenile delinquency; its historical and current legal definitions and enabling legislation; statistical resources and activity patterns; and methods of prevention, control, and treatment of juvenile delinquency. Cross-listed as CRM224.
This course examines the history, development, context, and current status of the American social welfare system. The American system is compared with policies and programs in other countries. The specifics of major welfare programs such as Social Security and Temporary Aid to Needy Families are explored.
International Policy Concentration
OR substitute electives approved by the program coordinator
This course introduces generalist social work practice, including its philosophy, domains, and values. The role of the practitioner and an overview of the helping process provide the foundation for the study and practice of basic interviewing skills. CHATHAM UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2026-2027 456
Building on the knowledge and skills acquired in Social Work 351, this course focuses on direct practice with individuals and families, including the assessment, middle, and termination phases of social work practice. Skills for working with diverse populations will be illustrated and practiced using videos and role playing.
This course examines the essential components of generalist social work practice with groups. Topics include group typology, formation, development, and processes. Strategies for effective leadership with small and large groups are explored using both didactic and experiential methods.
CHOOSE ONE SWK 200- OR 300-LEVEL ELECTIVE CHATHAM UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2026-2027 141
12 CREDITS OF FIELD PLACEMENT
CHATHAM UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2026-2027 457
THT: THEATER
Source: Chatham University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
