34 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 1010Social Work and Social Welfare3
Credit(s) | $7.50 Fee This is a foundation course to understand social work as a profession. This course explores the field of social work and its role in the social welfare system. It examines the history, skills, programs, issues, policies, and professional values found in social work and social welfare. (Fall, Spring, Summer [As Needed]) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $7.50 Fee This course provides students with both an understanding of and the skills to be able to apply concepts and techniques that are foundational for effectively working with people in behavioral health settings. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be prepared to begin building effective professional relationships and bachelor-level interventions with individuals and families. (Fall) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $7.50 Fee This course examines human development in the social environment and how understanding development in this context relates to social work practice with individuals and families. (Fall) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $7.50 Fee This course introduces students to the concept of case management and how it is used to provide human services. Students will explore the many factors affecting case management today, including federal legislation, emerging client groups, technology, shifting demographics, new service delivery models, and the resulting ethical dilemmas. Case management is designed to provide the student with knowledge regarding the importance of case management as a practice skill for social workers and health professionals, criminal justice professionals, and educators to effectively provide services in micro, mezzo, and macro systems. There will be an emphasis on the role of professional values and ethics, the development of practice skills with marginalized populations, and the impact of diversity, oppression, and discrimination on case management. There will be a special emphasis on rural/small communities. (Fall) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $7.50 Fee This social work course is designed to complete course objectives. Advocacy Training provides the tools for people to start engaging in the advocacy process. It is designed to explore the populations of children, adults and families and their whole-health, unique needs related to advocacy as well as intersectionality between the populations. The course will explore potential advocates and the methods of advocacy, develop basic skills in advocacy, increase the use of available data to inform the advocacy process, give confidence to those who are embarking on advocacy efforts, and encourage the democratic process by providing people with the skills to make their voices heard when serving adults, children, and families. (Spring) [Graded Letter]
SW 3100Social Work Practice 1: Individuals and Families3
Credit(s) | $7.50 Fee This social work practice course introduces students to the values, knowledge, and skills essential for generalist social work practice. This course focuses on the integration of theory, methods, and skills as they apply to practice with individuals and families. This course provides students with an in-depth examination of the problem-solving process within individual, familial, and ecosystem developmental frameworks. This course emphasizes the engagement of clients in a professional working relationship with a focus on intra- and inter-personal communication skills and case-management assessment and treatment planning. (Fall, Spring [As Needed]) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $7.50 Fee A generalist course focused on the integration of theory, methods, and skills as they apply to practice with groups. This course provides students with an in-depth examination of treatment and task groups utilizing an ecosystem developmental framework. (As Needed) [Graded Letter]
SW 3250Street-Level Bureaucrats: Interactions Between CJUS and SocWk3
Credit(s) | $7.50 Fee This course examines the correlation between the criminal justice and social work/family services fields. Social problems that frequently manifest in both fields are addressed with a focus on the complication of addressing the problems within the context of the differing philosophies and bureaucracies of both fields. (Spring) [Graded Letter]
SW 3300Social Work Practice 3: Communities and Organizations3
Credit(s) | $7.50 Fee Social Work Practice 3: Communities and Organizations continues the emphasis of Social Work Practice I on the development of knowledge, values, and skills for generalist social work practice. This course, however, focuses on generalist practice with organizations and communities using a social systems approach. (As Needed) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $7.50 Fee This course takes an in-depth look at the values and ethics that helping professionals need to utilize in order to provide safe and effective services without harming clients. It also provides an opportunity to practice applying values and ethics so that by the end of the course, course participants are prepared to begin applying the concepts in a professional setting. (Fall [As Needed], Spring [As Needed]) [Graded Letter]
SW 3370Diverse Individuals and Families in Societal Contexts3
Credit(s) | $7.50 Fee This course examines the intersection of gender, class, race, ethnicity, and other variables-including sexual orientation, gender identity, geographic location (rural, urban), and household composition (single-parent, nuclear, same-sex)-and the impact they have on the lived experience of diverse individuals and families. The goal is to broaden our understanding of family life, and the diversity in how we “do” family as it operates within macro-level forces within society’s social systems and institutions (e.g. work, education, health care, the state) that privilege some while hindering others in their ability to function and thrive. The course concludes with an examination of the ways in which we can work toward social change and justice for all through compassion, reflexivity, introspection, and social change agency. (Fall [As Needed], Spring [As Needed]) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $7.50 Fee Examination of fundamentals of scientific method as applied to research in human social work. Research design, sampling, and measurement. Analytical, evaluative, and interpretive skills needed to understand the professional research literature. Application of statistical analysis to research in social work. (Spring) [Graded Letter]
( MATH 1031 or MATH 1040 ) and ( SW 2100 or FLHD 1500 ) -
SW 4500Family Law, Public Policy, and Social Welfare3
Credit(s) | $7.50 Fee This course examines contemporary family life and the impact of government laws, policies, and programs on family life over time and across contexts and cultures. It examines both the intended and unintended consequences of policies for families across a variety of policy matters, from anti-poverty policies to health and workplace policies. It also explores the varied effects those policies and programs can have on different types of families and different aspects of family functioning and well-being. (Fall [As Needed], Spring [As Needed]) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $15 Fee This course provides social work students with practical experience within a social services agency. The focus of beginning practicum is for students to apply content, theory, and skills in professional practice under direct supervision of a field instructor. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Pass/Fail]
Instructor permission Registration Restriction(s): Social Work majors only; Senior standing required
SW 4892Advanced Field Practicum6
Credit(s) | $15 Fee This course provides social work students with practical experience within a social services agency. The focus of advanced practicum is to work towards mastery of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Core Competencies. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Pass/Fail]
SW 6000Social Work Practice I: Generalist Practice with Individuals3
Credit(s) | $7.50 Fee Practice I introduces students to the core values, knowledge, skills, and competencies needed for generalist practice with individuals. Students develop essential skills such as engagement, interviewing, assessment, contracting, intervention, documentation, and the effective use of consultation and supervision–all within the framework of social work values, ethics, and affirming professional relationships. The course prepares students to use foundational interpersonal communication skills to build collaborative partnerships with clients and conduct comprehensive assessments. It also emphasizes cultural humility, strengths-based and anti-oppressive approaches, empirical research, and theories of human behavior within the person-in-environment perspective. (Fall) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $7.50 Fee The purpose of this course is to introduce human development as a basis for social work practice. Human problems are viewed within their environmental context. Individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities are in constant transaction with each other in the physical and social environment. Life span development from conception to very old age is examined. The course focuses on theories and knowledge related to biological, sociological, psychological, spiritual, and cultural processes and development across the lifespan. It addresses the environmental conditions that support or inhibit individual and family growth. Particular attention is given to factors that contribute to persons being at risk. Emphasizes the person-in-environment framework for understanding the reciprocal nature of interactions between micro, mezzo, and macro systems. Investigates varying social environment factors, including historical, social, racial, cultural, economic privilege and power, oppression, and marginalization that impact individuals, families, organizations, and communities. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $7.50 Fee This course takes an in-depth look at the values and ethics that social workers need to utilize in order to provide safe and effective services without harming clients. It also provides an opportunity to practice applying values and ethics so that by the end of the course, students are prepared to begin applying the concepts in a professional setting. (Fall) [Graded Letter]
SW 6100Social Work Practice II: Generalist Practice with Families and Groups3
Credit(s) | $7.50 Fee This course gives students the knowledge and skills needed to apply planned change processes with families and groups. It prepares students to use effective group leadership and family communication skills grounded in research-informed practice. The course framework covers basic issues in group work, stages of group development, and the application of group processes to specific types of groups. Students receive both a conceptual and practical overview of group counseling, including major theories, group types, multicultural considerations, professional and ethical responsibilities, group formation, stage-specific characteristics, managing challenging behaviors, tasks of the working stage, and group termination. Attention to diversity is woven throughout the course. (Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $7.50 Fee Examination of fundamentals of the scientific method as applied to research in Social Work practice. Research design, sampling, and measurement will be covered along with developing analytical, evaluative, and interpretive skills needed to understand the professional research literature. Application of statistical analysis to research in Social Work practice will also be explored. (Fall [As Needed], Spring [As Needed]) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $7.50 Fee This course emphasizes the social work profession’s commitment to cultural humility; anti-oppressive practice; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and the advancement of social, economic, and environmental justice. It explores how intersectionality-including factors such as age, social class, culture, disability and ability, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, immigration status, nationality, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and tribal sovereign status-influences experiences of power, privilege, and marginalization. Students learn to practice social work reflexively and in alignment with anti-oppressive principles, including challenging dominant norms and worldviews that contribute to marginalization. The course also requires substantial self-reflection to help students understand their own social positions and how these shape their work as practitioners. (Spring) [Graded Letter]
SW 6200Social Work Practice III: Generalist Practice with Communities3
Credit(s) | $7.50 Fee This course introduces students to the foundations of generalist social work practice with communities and organizations-often referred to as macro systems. Students will explore key concepts, theories, and practice models used to understand and work within these larger systems. The course emphasizes how social workers engage, influence, and intervene with communities, organizations, and other macro-level environments to address complex challenges. (Fall) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $7.50 Fee This course critically examines the social welfare system in the United States, both past and present, with a focus on the social, economic, and political problems of marginalized populations. Students learn to utilize policy analysis skills to understand how policy influences social work practice and how they can influence social welfare policy as professionals in the field. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]
SW 6300Social Work Practice IV: Advanced Practice with Individuals & Families3
Credit(s) | $7.50 Fee This course provides students with advanced generalist theories, knowledge, values, and skills for competent, ethical, and evidence-based direct social work practice with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds. Students develop, analyze, integrate and apply social work practice theories to advance their knowledge and skills of comprehensive assessment and differential application of treatment approaches and intervention strategies in social work practice. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $7.50 Fee This course supplements the knowledge, skills, and values foundation developed in participants’ BSW programs. Review content learned at the baccalaureate level and material that will help prepare students for the concentration year of the MSW program. Prepares MSW students to transition from the foundation year to the advanced concentration courses. Addresses topics necessary for advanced MSW-level practice and to support effective and ethical micro- and macro-level interventions. Covers key content addressed in SW foundation courses within the BSW program. This course is open to Advanced Standing students only. This is the first course of a required two-course sequence of social work “methods” or practice courses for the Advanced Standing MSW Program. Bridge focuses on applying a problem-solving approach to a broad range of target systems including individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities, based on consideration of diverse populations, those at risk, and the oppressed. In addition, it emphasizes the later stages of the problem-solving process-intervention, evaluation, and termination, particularly intervention options and skills. (Fall) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $7.50 Fee This course explores psychological difficulties throughout the lifespan (i.e., childhood through adulthood). Behavioral, developmental, and ecological perspectives are used in looking at specific problems such as depression, ADHD, autism, and other difficulties. Students explore theoretical perspectives, the use of the DSM, and practical applications. Students in this course are prepared to identify mental disorders and to understand the necessary professional evaluations needed to formulate a DSM-5 diagnosis in a culturally sensitive and ethical manner. Students are sensitized to the risks and benefits of using diagnosis, with an emphasis on minimizing stigma. Throughout this course, students learn about the most common DSM-5 diagnoses and integrate that knowledge with the use of established diagnostic procedures. In developing a “working diagnosis,” students learn to consider the differential diagnosis, individualize and capture missing dimensions of an illness (mental status, severity, cultural idioms, and other details) as well as adapt interventions to various ages, races, genders, and cultures. Students learn how to incorporate DSM-5 requirements into a holistic biopsychosocial approach that includes the use of evidence-based assessments to systematically resolve ambiguities in diagnosis and strengthen diagnostic accuracy. Students also practice communicating and coding DSM-5 diagnoses and their supporting evidence to peers. The course uses case materials for direct skill-building. (Fall) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $15 Fee In conjunction with SW 6520 which follows this course, this course provides social work students with practical experience within a social work and/or social services agency. The focus of the foundation practicum is to facilitate students putting theory, skills, and other knowledge gained in the classroom into professional practice under the direct supervision of a field instructor who is an experienced social worker. Offers engaged field education as the central form of instruction and learning to socialize students to become practitioners. Integrates social work theory with practice. Reinforces the purposes, values, and ethics of the social work profession. Fosters the integration of empirical and practice-based knowledge to promote the development of professional competence. (Fall, Spring) [Pass/Fail]
Credit(s) | $15 Fee This course is a continuation of SW 6510 to continue gaining competency in social work practice. The course provides SW students with practical experience within a social work and/or social services agency. The focus of the foundation practicum is to facilitate students putting theory, skills, and other knowledge gained in the classroom into professional practice under the direct supervision of a field instructor who is an experienced social worker. Offers engaged field education as the central form of instruction and learning to socialize students to become practitioners. Integrates social work theory with practice. Reinforces the purposes, values, and ethics of the social work profession. Fosters the integration of empirical and practice-based knowledge to promote the development of professional competence. (Spring, Summer) [Pass/Fail]
Credit(s) | $15 Fee In conjunction with SW 6540 which follows this course, this course provides social work students with practical experience within a social work and/or social services agency in the specialist level of practice. SW 6530 and subsequently SW 6540 builds upon competencies gained in the generalist practice or foundation practicum experience. Students will practice putting theory, skills, and other knowledge gained in social work coursework into professional practice under direct supervision of a field instructor who is an experienced social worker. Field education is offered as the central form of instruction and learning to socialize students to become practitioners. Integrates social work theory with practice. Reinforces purposes, values, and ethics of the social work profession. Fosters the integration of empirical and practice-based knowledge to promote the development of professional competence. This course specifically also focuses on critical self-reflection to explore self-care and burnout to prepare students to enter the field and be able to sustain themselves in what is often stressful, traumatizing, or difficult work. (Fall, Spring) [Pass/Fail]
Credit(s) | $15 Fee This course is a continuation of SW 6530 to continue gaining competency in a social work practice setting. This course provides SW students with practical experience within a social work and/or social services agency in the specialist level of practice. Following SW 6530, SW 6540 builds upon competencies gained in the generalist practice or foundation practicum experience. Students will practice putting theory, skills, and other knowledge gained in social work coursework into professional practice under direct supervision of a field instructor who is an experienced social worker. Field education is offered as the central form of instruction and learning to socialize students to become practitioners. Integrates social work theory with practice. Reinforces purposes, values, and ethics of the social work profession. Fosters the integration of empirical and practice-based knowledge to promote the development of professional competence. This course specifically also challenges students to reflect on their beginning professional identity as a social worker and the skills learned over the course of two practicum assignments that they will take with them into the profession. (Spring, Summer) [Pass/Fail]
Credit(s) | $7.50 Fee This course explores DBT’s theoretical basis, specific DBT interventions, and how to teach skills in individual, group, and milieu settings. Familiarity with these skills and techniques, along with experiential exercises, will enhance student’s clinical skills and professional development. Guided by the latest research and policy in evidence-based practices, this course teaches the clinical process and content of DBT from theory to practice. Going beyond prescriptive applications, this course shows students how to use essentials such as validation, dialectical strategies, communication styles, and the best ways of changing behaviors to balance acceptance and change with your clients effectively. (Fall) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $7.50 Fee This course introduces the theory, research, and practice of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) for social workers. Through lecture, experiential practice, and guided reflection, students will explore how mindfulness enhances social work values such as cultural humility, trauma-informed care, client empowerment, and ethical practice. Students will gain practical tools and skills to integrate mindfulness into clinical, community, and macro practice settings. The interrelationship among secure attachment, mindfulness meditation, and effective therapy will be explored. Techniques and strategies for learning and improving mindfulness as a therapeutic technique will be examined for diverse populations, as well as issues such as: social work education, supervision, mental illnesses, substance use, end-of-life, and palliative care. Although some of the scientific research is usually found outside the usual discourse of the social and psychological sciences, a body of scientific work useful to social service providers will be reviewed, particularly the social basis for self-regulation. (Fall) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $7.50 Fee This course examines social work practice theories and therapeutic interventions as they apply to working with survivors of trauma. Particular attention will be made to the use of engagement, assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, and follow up on the micro, mezzo, and macro levels of practice. Cultural competence and ethical principles will be emphasized when working with survivors of abuse and trauma. (Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $2.50 Fee The capstone portfolio course allows students to explore their identity as a social worker, demonstrate their understanding of the profession’s core values, and apply knowledge gained across the MSW curriculum, resulting in a final capstone portfolio. The portfolio is designed to evaluate the process by which each student achieved that goal and synthesized their course work and field experience with preparing in each of the 9 CSWE competencies. The portfolio is designed to evaluate the process by which each student achieved that goal and synthesized their coursework and field experience with preparing in each social work competency. The completed capstone portfolio documents the progression of each student through their time in the program up to their final term in preparing to graduate as a competent and prepared advanced generalist social worker. The portfolio will be developed in the final semester of the MSW Program, utilizing artifacts from prior courses. (Fall, Spring) [Pass/Fail]
