81 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 is an overview of social policy development and evaluation. Student will explore the process of policy formation and the influence of historical context and societal values. Stu
This course is an overview of social policy development and evaluation. Student will explore the process of policy formation and the influence of historical context and societal values. Stu
This course will explore human development throughout the life-cycle, beginning with pregnancy through late adulthood. Students will acquire knowledge of life events
This course will provide the student with an overview of the child welfare field to include: overview of practice and system considerations, definitions, law and policy, safety and risk assessment, referral,
This course provides the student with an introduction to addiction, addiction treatment and understanding of the impact of addiction on the practice of social work. The student will explore curren
This course will be taught from a social work perspective, enhancing approaches to work directly with individuals with disabilities. Reflecting on the historical pe
SWK 220Trauma Informed Care for the Helping Professions
Using a person-in-environment and strengths perspective, this course will introduce students to the impact of trauma on work with individuals, groups, families, org
This course will provide the social work student with generalist intervention models and practice skills for work in a variety of social service organizations. The student will acquire s
This first of 3 practice course offerings will introduce students to the generalist social work method of practice with individuals (micro practice). It will include training in the strength-based, solution-focused problem solving approach, encompassing
This second of 3 practice course offerings will introduce students to the generalist social work method of practice with families and groups (mezzo practice). It will include training in the strength-based, solution-focused problem solving approach, encompassing the
This third of 3 practice course offerings will introduce students to the generalist social work method of practice with organizations and communities (macro practice). It will include training in the strength-based, solution-focused problem solving approach, e
Abnormal Psychology is a course designed to introduce students to various emotional conditions. Utilizing a seminar-type format, the class integrates key case stud
The course is designed to introduce students to elementary concepts in research and social science literature. Coursework focuses on the mechanical aspects of designing and writing resea
This first of 2 Practicum experiences for the student in preparation for Senior Internship. The student will complete an experience in a human social service organization where they will be able t
SWK 401Practice III: Social Work with Communities and Organizations
This third of 3 practice course offerings will introduce students to the generalist social work method of practice with organizations and communities (macro practice). It will include training in the strength-based, solution-focused problem-solving approach,
This field experience is designed to give students opportunities in a social service setting. This course utilizes knowledge; methods and skills lear This is a 6 credit course that combines class time and field work. Students will attend a three credit T/TH class as well as spend 210 hours in the f
This field experience is designed to give students opportunities in a social service setting. This course utilizes knowledge; methods and skills lear This is a 6 credit course that combines class time and field work. Students will attend a three credit T/TH class as well as spend 210 hours in the f
Students in the Junior and Senior year of study in the social work program will participate in a tiered approach to interprofessional collaboration with the medical community at Penn State Hershey Medical Center,
Students in the Junior and Senior year of study in the social work program will participate in a tiered approach to interprofessional collaboration with the medical community at Penn State Hershey Medical Center,
This course will provide the student with an advanced overview of the field and profession of social work. Students will explore the purpose, function, core values, and knowledge base unique This course meets the following CSWE competencies: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
This course will expand social work students’ knowledge in cultural diversity and social justice. The students will gain competency to interact successfully and respectfully with people of different backgrounds, viewpoints, and values. Thi This course meets the following MSW program competencies: 1, 2, 3, 4, 10
This course will examine human behavior within the context of the larger collective system of social environments and explore theories that undergird social work practice and human development throughout the li This course meets the following MSW program competencies: 4, 10
This course provides an overview of social policy development, policy practice, and evaluation. Students will explore the process of policy formation and the influence of historical context, soc This course meets the following MSW program competencies: 3, 4, 5, 10
This practice course will introduce students to the generalist social work method of practice with individuals (micro practice) and with families/small groups (mezzo practice) This course meets the following MSW program competencies: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
This practice course will introduce students to the generalist social work method of practice with communities and organizations (macro practice). It will include training in the st This course meets the following MSW program competencies: 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Students will apply research principles in formulating appropriate research questions, operationalizing variables of interest, collecting relevant data, and utilizing qualitative and quan
This field experience is designed to give students opportunities in a social work setting. This course utilizes- the knowledge, methods and skills le This course meets the following MSW program competencies: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
This field experience is designed to give students opportunities in a social work setting. This course utilizes- the knowledge, methods and skills lea This course is taken concurrently with SWK 550 . Students must PASS their field internship in order to progress onto the next field internship placement or to graduate. This course meets the following MSW program competencies: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
This field experience is designed to give students opportunities in a social work setting. This course utilizes the knowledge, methods and skills l This course meets the following MSW program competencies: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
This field experience is designed to give students opportunities in a social work setting. This course utilizes the knowledge, methods and skills lear This course runs in conjunction with SWK 551 . Students must PASS their field internship in order to progress onto the next field internship placement or to graduate. This course meets the following MSW program competencies: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
This course will prepare students to practice in contexts where there is interface with investigative and law enforcement practices. A skills-based cou
This course will expand students' students’ knowledge about common family engagement strategies used in the social work profession. This skills-based class will provide o
This course provides the student with the application of a biopsychosocial-spiritual perspective to addiction, addiction treatment, co-morbid mental health diagnoses and understanding o
SWK 564Interprofessional Collaboration in Social Work Practice
This course provides the student with practical experiences that support interprofessional work with various systems to strengthen positive outcomes for individuals
This course prepares students to adopt a culturally sensitive, strengths-based approach to dealing with crisis and emergency situations in all facets of social work practice. Attention is given to workin
Those engaged in social work serve a vital role in the development of a responsive, trauma-informed practice approach that also contributes to a trauma-informed work environme
This course will prepare students for practice within the healthcare setting. This course will emphasize the role of inter-professional collaboration w
This course will prepare students to engage as a leader within the social work field. Attention will be given to the student’s leadership style which is translated into practice experiences
SWK 574Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
This course will prepare students to specialize in work with the intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) population, both from a community-based and institutionalized v
SWK 576Achieving Permanency for Children and Youth
This course will advance student learning in the concepts of permanency planning for children and youth in the child welfare system as outlined in legislation. Students will interact with legi
Social workers practice in all contexts, practicing from a cultural humility perspective with diverse populations is a hallmark of the social work profession. This elective cour
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An independent study in a specialized area of graduate level social work may be arranged through a faculty member teaching in the specialized area te Student Handbook 2025-2026 On-Campus Undergraduate Student Handbook 2025-2026 Seminary & Graduate Student Handbook of practice. The student must have a GPA of 3.00 or greater to be eligible. Requests for Independent Study courses ar 2026-2027 On-Campus Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 Seminary & Graduate Catalog 2026-2027 Online Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 Online Undergraduate Student Handbook 2026-2027 On-Campus Undergraduate Student Handbook 2026-2027 Seminary & Graduate Student Handbook e approved through the Registrar’s Office. (2 or
This course is designed to raise the students’ awareness and sensitivity to issues involved in cross-cultural counseling. Students will be challenged to This course meets the following MSW program competencies: 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 10
The focus of this course is to examine the complex diversity issues present in child and family welfare settings and within the broader social service system and collaborative partnerships. Borrowing from a systems approach, students evaluate th This course meets the following MSW program competencies: 2, 3, 10
This course will provide the student with a comprehensive review of child and family welfare policies impacting practice within the child welfare system from point of initial contact with the child and fa This course meets the following MSW program competencies: 3, 4, 5, 10
SWK 620Advanced Policy: Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
This advanced social welfare policy course will expand upon the student’s knowledge and understanding of social policy development and evaluation. Students evaluate social welfare policies influencing clinical contexts, analyzing the This course meets the following MSW program competencies: 3, 4, 5, 10
SWK 625Clinical Practice: Individuals and Families
This course will build upon foundational concepts of intervention with individuals and families (micro and mezzo practice). Students will be introd This course meets the following MSW program competencies: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
This course will build upon foundational concepts of strengths-based intervention with small groups (mezzo practice). Students will explore various This course meets the following MSW program competencies: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
SWK 628Advanced Child and Family Practice: Individuals and Families
This first of three Practice classes, within the Advanced Child Welfare Practice concentration, will prepare students to engage in the field of child welfare with a strong client-cent This course meets the following MSW program competencies: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
SWK 629Advanced Child and Family Practice: Systems and Groups
This second of three Practice classes within the Advanced Child Welfare Practice concentration, will prepare students to engage in the field of child welfare with a strong client-centered, strengths-based approach, rela This course meets the following MSW program competencies: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
SWK 630Advanced Practice: Organizations and Communities
This practice course will refine students’ practice in an organizational and community context (macro practice). Students will integrate their knowledge of practice positions and policy impacts with an understanding This course meets the following MSW program competencies: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
This course will prepare students to implement research methods and program evaluation strategies at all levels of advanced social work practice. S This course meets the following MSW program competencies: 4, 5, 10.
This advanced field course is designed to provide students MSW-supervised social work advanced practice opportunities. Students will practice the implementation of knowledge, met This course meets the following MSW program competencies: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
This advanced field course is designed to provide students MSW-supervised social work advanced practice opportunities. Students will practice the implementation of knowledge, meth This course is taken concurrently with SWK 660 . Students must PASS their field internship in order to progress onto the next field internship placement or to graduate. This course meets the following MSW program competencies: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
This advanced field experience course is designed to provide students an opportunity to practice the knowledge, methods and skills learned in previou This course meets the following MSW program competencies: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
