SW 001Non-Credit SW Internship See catalog
- Subject
- SW
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.juniata.edu
Juniata College · Courses
SW
15 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 214Integrated Research Methods & Stats I An integrated course sequence applying3
processes of social inquiry to the assessment of historically oppressed and vulnerable populations, and of the interventions used to help those populations. This course integrates key research concepts and commonly used quantitative and qualitative methods in the social sciences, with the ability to communicate effectively about research with written and verbal skills. The course teaches students not only to conduct social science research but also to consume and utilize social science research in a critical way, including in practice as a helping professional. (S)
- Subject
- SW
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.juniata.edu
SW 215Integrtd Research Methods & Stats II The second part of an integrated course sequence3
applying the scientific process to the fields of Social Work and Sociology, emphasizing key research concepts, commonly used quantitative and qualitative methods, and the ability to communicate effectively about research with written and verbal skills. The course teaches students not only to conduct research but also to consume and utilize research. (S)
- Subject
- SW
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.juniata.edu
SW 221The Life Cycle This course provides an introduction to lifespan development from3
conception, through birth, infancy, childhood, adolescence, and various stages of adulthood. Explores perspectives on the biological, psychological, and socio-cultural aspects of development over time. Examines human diversity as well as similarities in growth and development, utilizing theory and research. Discusses implications for prevention and intervention related to common developmental challenges and adversities. Pre-Req or Co-Req: FYC-101 or EN-110 or EN-109 (S, WK-SI)
- Subject
- SW
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.juniata.edu
SW 230Introduction to Social Work Practice This course examines the generalist knowledge4
values, and skills of the social work profession. Emphasizes interviewing and communication skills, the development of a helping relationship, the strengths perspective, and problem-solving strategies. Students
- Subject
- SW
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.juniata.edu
SW 231Social Problems & Social Welfare This course explores persistent social problems3
including poverty, inequality, unemployment, homelessness, family violence, substance abuse, and lack of healthcare access, using historical, philosophical, and social science perspectives. The development of social policies and services as institutional responses to these problems are described and analyzed. Over the course of the term, students will review a significant body of literature related to a social problem/policy of choice, and conduct a case study with a community member who has experienced consequences of that same problem/policy. Prerequisites: FYC-101, EN-110, or EN-109. (S, WK-SI)
- Subject
- SW
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.juniata.edu
SW 241Children, Youth, and Family Services This course involves a critical analysis of child and3
family services, practices, and policies, while exposing students to the challenging risks and needs, traumatic and institutional experiences of high-risk youth and families, as well as sources of strength, protection, and resilience. Students will participate in analyzing and interpreting research using needs assessment data provided by the instructor, and complete a scaffolded research paper assignment to analyze a specific issue of interest. (CW, S, WK-SI)
- Subject
- SW
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.juniata.edu
SW 299Social Work Special Topics Course1-4
- Subject
- SW
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.juniata.edu
SW 330Social Work Practice: Individual, Family & Small Groups Laboratory This concurrent2
laboratory for SW-331 allows students to gain further experience working in a social service agency through participation in volunteer work, which is supervised and evaluated by a human service professional within the agency. Through this work, students have an opportunity to apply the skills needed to work with vulnerable client populations, including engaging, assessing, and intervening. Co-Req: SW-331. Pre-Req:
- Subject
- SW
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.juniata.edu
SW 331Social Work Practice: Individual, Family & Small Groups Explores the problem solving4
process used in social work practice with individuals, families and small groups. Interviewing and problem solving skills, family systems analysis and group process are refined in preparation for beginning practice with individuals, families, and small groups. Corequisite: SW330. Prerequisite: SW230. (S)
- Subject
- SW
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.juniata.edu
SW 332Social Work Practice: Large Groups, Organizations and Communities Focuses on the4
problem solving processes employed in the delivery of social work services at the agency, institutional and community level. Primary consideration is given to the systems approach to communities and the techniques, strategies, and roles utilized by the worker in assisting communities and groups to attain satisfying and developmental levels of social functioning. Prerequisite: SW230. (S, CW)
- Subject
- SW
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.juniata.edu
SW 333Social Welfare Policies and Services A conceptual study of the meanings, nature3
scope, implementation and evaluation of social policy as it relates to issues of social welfare. Prerequisite:
- Subject
- SW
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.juniata.edu
SW 399Special Topics Allows the department to offer topics not on the regular course1-4
offerings. Prerequisites and corequisites may vary by title.
- Subject
- SW
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.juniata.edu
SW 490Social Work Professional Semester Full time supervised senior capstone field12
experience in an approved social work agency. Students integrate the knowledge, values and skills of the social work profession with experiential learning in preparation for assuming the responsibilities of an entry- level social work professional upon graduation. Corequisite: SW-495 Must have instructor permission. (S)
- Subject
- SW
- Credits (min)
- 12
- Credits (max)
- 12
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.juniata.edu
SW 495Professional Semester Seminar Involves research and discussion of practice issues of3
importance to the generalist social worker focusing on the impact these issues have on student's own practice experience. Corequisite: SW-490. Must have instructor permission. (S) SW-INS Independent Study (1-4 credits) See catalog. SW-TUT Social Work Teaching Assistant (1-4 credits)
- Subject
- SW
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.juniata.edu
Source: Juniata College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59