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.
Introduction to the history and development of the social work profession. The roles of a social worker are explored in historical and contemporary social, political, economic, and cultural contexts in society.
Under the instructors supervision, students will develop and follow an individualized curriculum.
This course will introduce students to the dynamics of human behavior in the social environment across the lifespan, focusing on the interrelatedness of the biological, psychological and social dimensions of human behavior and development, and examine interventions and treatment strategies for behavioral adaptation.
The course examines current research regarding substance use disorders; the interplay between research and practice; the biological, sociological and psychological factors related to the development of substance use disorders; and the assessment and intervention process in substance use disorder counseling. Accepted by the U of U Substance Use Disorder Treatment Training Certificate Program.
Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of case management in health and human services. Topics include documentation, assessment, and service planning, with focus on child welfare, mental illness, substance abuse, elderly care, and victims of crime. Students develop skills in interviewing, networking, and effective intervention from intake through discharge.
This course will examine complex ethical aspects faced by social workers in professional practice utilizing the NASW Code of Ethics. Useful models and tools will be introduced to develop ethically appropriate professional behaviors. In preparation for ethical global practice the International Federation of Social Workers Ethical Principles will also be integrated.
This course explores trauma-informed principles essential for supporting diverse at-risk populations, including individuals impacted by addiction, adoption, domestic violence, abuse, neglect, and military service. Students examine how biological, psychological, and social factors shape trauma responses while learning evidence-based frameworks for understanding and addressing trauma.
This course introduces students to theoretical frameworks and evidence-based approaches for crisis assessment and intervention. Students will gain practical skills to address acute distress, mental health crises, and traumatic events. Students will learn non-therapeutic de-escalation strategies, skills for client stabilization, warm transfers, and coordination and continuity of care.
This is a course designed by faculty which allows students to explore specific interests in social work in a classroom setting.
This course introduces students to the professional roles, responsibilities, values, and legal obligations for Substance Use Disorder Counselors (SUD). This course will examine 1) the 12 core functions, 2) NAADAC/NCC code of ethics and professional standards, 3) interpersonal skills and professional boundaries, 4) scope of practice of a SUD, and 5) the SUD licensing process in the State of Utah.
This course introduces students to direct-practice skills and responsibilities required to work as a SUDC with individuals and groups. Course topics include developing therapeutic alliance, substance/risk screening, ASAM biopsychosocial model for assessment, documentation, DSM-5-TR criteria for SUD, treatment planning, models for change and intervention, and legal scope of practice per NAADC/NCC AP.
Course offered to Social Work (SW-AS) and Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) students. Includes a lecture component that meets weekly, and a practicum component requiring supervised internship/work in a community agency, or other volunteer experience, as outlined in SW-AS/BHT internship agreement. Course offered as variable credit.
This course introduces students to basic DSM-5-TR classification and categorization, and the neurobiological effects of psychoactive drugs. Course topics include 1) psychopharmacological characteristics and mechanisms of action for psychoactive drug use in stages of intoxication and withdrawal, 2) continuum of care in addictions treatment, and 3) State and Federal prescribing laws and regulations.
Internship course is offered to Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC) students. Includes a required lecture component that meets weekly, and an internship component requiring supervised internship/work at a community agency, as outlined in SW-SUDC internship agreement. Course offered as variable credit.
This course introduces practice in behavioral health using the Planned Change Model. Students will learn effective communication, building client rapport and relationships, case documentation, crisis assessment, mandatory reporting, case management, care coordination, how to avoid compassion fatigue. Direct practice skills include screening, assessment, intervention, evaluation, and termination.
Source: Salt Lake Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
