21 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 100Introduction to Social Work3
Introduction to Social Work is the first course offered in the Social Work undergraduate curriculum. This course provides the necessary foundation for understanding the current social welfare system and the ways that social service delivery systems have developed historically in the United States. Introducing students to the many facets of social work, this course examines the profession of social work; its values; specialties of practice; and the various roles of a social worker in a changing society. Emphasis is on the history of social work; social welfare; the skill base of the profession; the organization and functions of public and private social agencies; and the social service delivery system.
SW 210Introduction to Culturally Grounded Social Work Practice3
This course introduces the concept of culturally grounded social work practice across all levels of intervention. The influence of social and structural factors is critically examined in relation to the client and the social worker. Concepts and theories related to historical and current intergroup dynamics are addressed through the lens of social work and Franciscan values, emphasizing social justice and the dignity and worth of all people.
SW 100 or permission of instructor RISES-certified Course, Social Science Core Course, Service-Learning Requirement
SW 226Special Topics in Social Work3
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Social Work [SW] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Social Work that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites in addition to those listed below, are published during the preceding semester.
SW 230Professional Writing for Social Work Practice3
Students will identify and compose many of the various types of writing social work professionals produce in clinical settings, case management roles, and when advocating for change across levels of intervention. Using the framework of case studies and a fictionalized social work agency, students will explore bias in writing and will learn to construct persuasive, narrative, and evaluative texts.
This course will help students begin to answer the question, why do people behave as they do? Students will be introduced to a conceptual framework for understanding traditional and alternative paradigms that explain human development and behavior within the context of the social environment. Theories, perspectives, and practice models will focus on understanding individuals and families.
A core value of the social work profession is the importance of human relationships. This course will ask students to analyze various relationship types using theory and research. Multiple forms of intimacy will be explored, including lovers, mates, family, and friends. Emphasis will be on communication and support, sexual attraction and attitudes, rejection and betrayal, aggression and violence, loss and conflict, and intervention methodologies. Students will examine relational experiences across the lifespan, using an inclusive perspective to promote greater understanding of diversity.
This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed for social work practice with groups. Students will explore how social work professionals develop and interact with groups, and they will understand the history of the kinds of groups commonly used in social work intervention. Emphasis will be on the skills necessary to work with groups.
SW 305Social Work Practice With Organizations & Communities3
Problems exist in communities that impact whole groups of people, requiring efforts within and beyond the community for conflict resolution. In this course, students will explore the frameworks for thinking about and initiating change; the skills necessary to work within and alongside communities and organizations; and larger issues such as empowerment, resiliency, ethical decision-making, and the diverse nature of the social environment. Students will continue to develop a generalist perspective and will come to understand and use skills across levels of intervention. Skills needed for effective community engagement; improved communication; advocacy; grant writing and fundraising; and the use of technology in the field will be emphasized.
SW 100 SW 210 SW 250 SW 300 or permission of instructor Service Learning Course
SW 320Social Work Research3
The ability to interpret and evaluate research methodologies is imperative in the field of social work. The advancement of rigorous original research on social problems, intervention programs, and policies empowers the field of social work, and an understanding of current research in social work and other related professions allows the social worker to identify and project the needs of individuals, families, groups, and communities for intervention purposes. This course introduces students to the research process; problem formulation and conceptualization; and such other research topics as measurement; design; inference; practice evaluation; sampling, alternative data gathering techniques; and analysis. This course also examines the uses of research in social work and ethical issues relevant to the research process.
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Social Work [SW] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Social Work that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites in addition to those listed below, are published during the preceding semester.
SW 100 SW 210 SW 230 SW 250 or permission of instructor.
SW 330Forensic Social Work
This course will introduce students to the myriad roles social workers play in forensic settings. Students will learn about the history of the relationship between social work and the law, including the role of social workers as advocates for policy reform. Issues related to diversity and inequity will be explored as they relate to the disproportionate representation of minority groups in interactions with legal systems, including law enforcement and among incarcerated populations. Students will learn how to implement skills across all levels of practice, including motivational interviewing, victim advocacy, and multidisciplinary collaboration in partnering with diverse client populations.
SW 100 SW 210 SW 230 SW 250 or permission of instructor
SW 380The Client Interview3
This course will examine the interview process within the framework of the social worker-client relationship and will prepare students for generalist social work practice with individuals. Students will learn and practice engagement, interviewing, and intervention techniques. Using case studies and simulated practice experiences, students will formulate case conceptualizations in writing and through discussion. The goal of this course is for students to feel prepared to proceed to field placement in their final year of study.
SW 100 SW 210 SW 230 SW 250 or permission of instructor
SW 400Understanding Mental Health Disorders3
This course offers introductory knowledge regarding mental health and illness for BSW generalist practitioners. This course offers students an opportunity to learn about mental health and illness, particularly in relation to underserved and minority populations. Comprehension of the impact of social and economic stressors on emotional well-being is emphasized and conditions of emotional dysfunction are examined. Mood, anxiety, personality, and disorders of psychosis and dementia are a focus to help prepare generalist practitioners to assist with the mental health needs of individuals, families, and groups.
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the orienting knowledge and skills needed to analyze social welfare policies and to understand their application to social service delivery and social work practice. The course provides a foundational understanding of the major social welfare policies and programs in the United States, while also examining the history of social welfare and its impact on the profession of social work. Analytical frameworks with regard to social welfare policies and services are identified, and strengths and weaknesses of current government interventions are assessed. Emphasis is on social welfare policies and programs designed to alleviate poverty and promote social and economic justice. Attention is also placed on ways in which social workers can advocate for needed policy change.
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Social Work [SW] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Social Work that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites in addition to those listed below, are published during the preceding semester.
SW 100 SW 210 SW 230 SW 250 or permission of instructor
SW 450Pre-Practicum Seminar3
SW 450 is a hybrid course designed to be taken by Social Work Majors in the spring semester of their junior year as an introduction to the Neumann University BSW field placement experience. Course activities will include the completion of the required field placement preparation documents; drafting, revising, and finalizing resumes and list of references; interview preparation and practice; and pre-placement orientation including general BSW field placement expectations, and Neumann University specific guidelines for administrative, academic, and experiential requirements. In addition to preparing students for senior year field BSW field placement requirements, students will learn and practice skills which will be useful in their post-graduate graduate school and job search activities.
This course prepares students for competent and compassionate ethical practice as social work professionals in generalist practice. Students will have the opportunity to acquire and practice the skills of ethical decision-making, including identification of values; the processes and tools of ethical decision-making; value neutrality; confidentiality; client rights; and the limits and dilemmas of the professional relationship. A key focus of the course will be not on “finding the right answers” to ethical questions, but rather helping students delve into ethical matters, clearly consider the values impacting their ethical decisions, and how to weigh the competing issues and draw conclusions about how to respond to challenging circumstances based on thoughtful and reasoned reflection.
SW 100 SW 210 SW 230 SW 250 SW 280 SW 300 SW 305 SW 380 or permission of instructor.
SW 460Practicum Seminar I2
The internship is the pinnacle of the social work program at Neumann University. The internship experience is meant to be the culmination of course work, self-reflection and developing perceptions of what it means to be a culturally competent generalist practitioner in the social work field. The primary purpose of the field experience is to integrate social work theory with practice. Students will intern a minimum of 400 hours in the spring semester of senior year at a social service agency under the direct supervision of an approved intern instructor and an assigned faculty liaison from Neumann University’s Department of Human Services. Students will practice generalist social work skills and apply their knowledge and professional values. Through adherence to the BSW internship manual, students will critique their emerging professional social work practice skills and identity.
SW 461 is a continuation of SW 460 . The internship is the pinnacle of the social work program at Neumann University. The internship experience is meant to be the culmination of course work, self-reflection and developing perceptions of what it means to be a culturally competent generalist practitioner in the social work field. The primary purpose of the field experience is to integrate social work theory with practice. Students will intern a minimum of 400 hours in the spring semester of senior year at a social service agency under the direct supervision of an approved intern instructor and an assigned faculty liaison from Neumann University’s Department of Human Services. Students will practice generalist social work skills and apply their knowledge and professional values. Through adherence to the BSW internship manual, students will critique their emerging professional social work practice skills and identity.
The internship seminar will provide students with the opportunity to integrate skills learned in their assigned agency setting with content learned throughout the BSW program. Seminar will include a forum for student discussion and feedback from faculty and peers; discussion of case studies from their internships; guest speakers; and assignments relevant to the successful completion of the internship and BSW program. Process recordings will be critiqued in seminar for feedback from peers and faculty, student portfolios and philosophies will be presented; job searches will be supported; and resumes will be prepared and fine-tuned. Students will be able to sharpen their professional skills as culturally competent social work professionals; learn about other agencies; prepare for employment and learn about potential employment opportunities.
The internship seminar will provide students with the opportunity to integrate skills learned in their assigned agency setting with content learned throughout the BSW program. Seminar will include a forum for student discussion and feedback from faculty and peers; discussion of case studies from their internships; guest speakers; and assignments relevant to the successful completion of the internship and BSW program. Process recordings will be critiqued in seminar for feedback from peers and faculty, student portfolios and philosophies will be presented; job searches will be supported; and resumes will be prepared and fine-tuned. Students will be able to sharpen their professional skills as culturally competent social work professionals; learn about other agencies; prepare for employment and learn about potential employment opportunities.
