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93 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 180Study Abroad Programs

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 195Special Studies

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 200Introduction to Social Work3

A study of the history of social work and the constructed policies and practices that address societal problems, such as poverty and vulnerable populations.

Subject: SW
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 201Community Social Service Experience3

An opportunity for students considering a social work major to be exposed to the principles of social work within a community social service agency. A total of 40 minimum clock hours is spent in an agency in addition to the seminar class.

Subject: SW
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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Prerequisite: Professional Liability Insurance.

SW 225Relationships, Marriage & Families

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 280Study Abroad Programs

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 300Human Behavior and the Social Environment I

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 301Human Behavior and the Social Environment II

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 304Applied Technology in Social Work

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 305Psychopathology

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 307Faith-Based Social Serivces

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 308Professional Communication and Ethics

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 310Social and Economic Justice3

Reciprocal credit: SOC 310. Dynamics and consequences of injustice including oppression, poverty and discrimination with particular attention to biblical and theological teachings about justice. Strategies to alleviate poverty and for intervention in all forms of human oppression and discrimination will be examined to provide students with skill to promote change and advance the causes of social and economic justice.

Subject: SW
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 318Introduction to Play Therapy

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 321Social Gerontology

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 324Social Deviance

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 325Families Across Cultures

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 330Practice with Individuals & Families3

An examination of practice theories and methods for work with individuals and families. The course will emphasize client engagement, assessment, cultural competence, and problem-solving.

Subject: SW
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 331Introduction to Mental Health Counseling

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 335Social Policy

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 338Children and Families At Risk

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 340Social Work Services in Schools

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 341Crisis Intervention & Disaster Relief

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 342Conflict Management

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 345Introduction to Creative Therapies

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 348Child Welfare Practice

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 349Social Work Practice in Health Care

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 350Leadership of Non-Profit Organizations

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 351Spirituality and Religion in SW Practice

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 352Engaging Congregations Within the Community

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 360Current Topics

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 370Gender and Sexuality

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 379External Domestic Study Programs

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 380Study Abroad Programs

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 395Special Studies

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 408Field Seminar I1

Field Seminar I prepares students for entry into their field placement. It provides students with the opportunity to further integrate knowledge and insights developed in the classroom by exploring the field experience through the group process. Through facilitated discussion, students learn about social work practice in various settings and assist each other in seeing the similarities and differences in applying generalist social work practice, knowledge, and skills across service delivery systems and practice methods. The process-oriented seminar is designed to afford students the opportunity to prepare for and discuss, analyze, and integrate their field placement. The course is completed in the spring semester of the junior year (traditional students) or the first summer (for adult studies students) for Field Practicum preparation and processing.

Subject: SW
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 409Field Seminar II1

Pre-requisites: SW 315 and 401 Field Seminar I prepares students for entry into their field placement. It provides students with the opportunity to further integrate knowledge and insights developed in the classroom by exploring the field experience through the group process. Through facilitated discussion, students learn about social work practice in various settings and assist each other in seeing the similarities and differences in applying generalist social work practice, knowledge, and skills across service delivery systems and practice methods. The process oriented seminar is designed to afford students the opportunity to prepare for and discuss, analyze, and integrate their field placement. The course is completed in the fall semester of the senior year for Field Practicum preparation and processing.

Subject: SW
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 410Field Seminar III1

Pre-requisites: SW 315, 401, 409 Field Seminar II provides a continuing forum for students to integrate knowledge and insights developed in the classroom by exploring the field experience through the group process. Through facilitated discussion, students learn about social work practice in various settings and assist each other in seeing the similarities and differences in applying generalist social work practice, knowledge, and skills across service delivery systems and practice methods. The process-oriented seminar is designed to afford students the opportunity to discuss, analyze, and integrate their field placement. This course is completed in the spring semester of the senior year, for continued processing and documentation for Field Practicum. All students in Field Seminar II are concurrently enrolled in SW 490 - Social Work Field Practicum. Social Work Field Practicum is designed to provide students with a generalist perspective of social work practice. Through involvement with individuals, families, groups, and communities, students apply theory to practice in a professionally supervised setting, which is educationally designed to meet the needs of the learner and the professional requirements of the Union University School of Social Work.

Subject: SW
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 419Social Diversity and Inequality

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 420Social Work with Communities and Organizations

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 421Research and Statistical Methods in Social Work

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 423Senior Seminar in Social Work Practice3

Corequisite: SW 490. Students review various social work processes, including ecological systems theory, contact and contract phases of social work intervention, social work values and ethics, and interventive roles and methods. Class presentations and a capstone project that integrates social work with field experience are required.

Subject: SW
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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Prerequisite: Admission to SW Field Practicum.

SW 425Death and Dying

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 440Social Work with Groups

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 480Study Abroad Programs

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 490Social Work Field Practicum1.0

Corequisite: SW 423; Professional Liability Insurance. Professional field experience in a faculty-approved community agency; public or private, with supervision by an on-site approved field instructor. Students must meet with the field instructor for one hour/week in a face-to-face supervisory conference to discuss cases and student progress. The student will complete a minimum of 424 clock hours in the agency, documented on a weekly log and a journal. The application for field placement must be submitted for approval of the BSW Field Director no later than mid-term of the preceding Fall semester. Pass/Fail.

Subject: SW
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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Prerequisite: Admission; SW GPA 2.5 or higher.

SW 495Independent Study

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
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SW 500Human Behavior and the Social Environment 1: Theoretical Foundation

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 501Human Behavior and the Social Environment II: Assessment Through the Lifespan

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 502MSW Orientation

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 510Social Welfare & Social Justice

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 511Community Development

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 512Counseling Theories

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 520Practice I: Communities and Organizations

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 521Foundations for Research

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 522Aging Issues and Services

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 523Trauma-Focused Cognitive Based Therapy

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 524Applied Technology in Social Work Practice

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 525Traumatic Grief and Loss

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 526Children and Families At Risk

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 527Professional Communications and Ethics

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 528Social and Cultural Diversity

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 530Practice II: Individuals and Families

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 535Policy Analysis and Advocacy

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 540Social Work With Groups

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 550Grant Writing and Grant Management

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 551Spirituality and Religion in Social Work Practice

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 552Addictions Counseling

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 553Social Work Services in Schools

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 554Clinical Social Work in Health Care

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 555Gender and Sexuality

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 556Social Work and the Law

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 557Faith-Based Social Services

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 558Play Therapy: Theory and Practice

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 579External Domestic Study Programs

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 580Study Abroad Programs

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 585Special Studies in Social Work

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 586Special Studies in Social Work

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 587Special Studies in Social Work

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 590Field Seminar I

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 591Field Seminar II

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 602Foundations of Trauma

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 605Psychopathology: Assessment, Diagnostics, and Treatment

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 610SW Practice W/HIV+ African Amer Women

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 611Supervision in Social Work Practice

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 612Crisis Intervention

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 623Theory and Ethics for Advanced Practice

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 631Practice and Program Evaluation

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 650Advanced Practice With Individuals and Families

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 655Independent Study in Social Work

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 660Advanced Practice in Community Development and Administration

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 690Field Seminar III

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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SW 691Field Seminar IV

Subject: SW
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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