17 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.
SWK 201Introduction to Social Work3
[GSR] An introduction to the social work profession and its role within the field of social welfare. The course includes presentations of models of practice, and historical and philosophical developments of the social work profession in the United States and around the world. 3 Credit(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the Global and Social Responsibility [GSR] requirement.
This course introduces the students to the expectations of the Social Work major at Ferrum College. Students will be introduced to the details of the Social Work Code of Ethics and Professional Standards; CSWE required competencies with related review of Social Work Major courses, professional behaviors and GPA requirements; and preparation for admission to the SWK major (application and interview). 1 Credit(s).
ENG 112 - Composition & Research (with minimum of C) and overall GPA requirement of 2.2. Pre-/
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SWK 201 - Introduction to Social Work Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester
SWK 299Introduction to Community Service3
Participation in a structured community setting including 75 hours of volunteer service within the local social welfare delivery system. Classroom seminar accompanies this initial experience in the field. 3 Credit(s). 75 Service Hour(s).
ENG 112 - Composition & Research (with a “C” or higher). Accepted majors only; see formal acceptance process.
SWK 320Social Welfare Policy: History, Philosophy, and Current Policies3
The first course of a two-part policy sequence designed to provide an introduction to the understanding and appraisal of social welfare policies and programs in the U.S., and the historical and contemporary forces – political, social, and economic – that have shaped their development. 3 Credit(s).
SWK 201 - Introduction to Social Work , and students who are designated as SWK minors or accepted majors only; see formal acceptance process; ENG 112 - Composition & Research with a grade of “C” or higher. Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester
SWK 330Human Behavior and the Social Environment3
Course content is organized around the developmental tasks of each life stage with attention given to the focus of the social work profession on the entire life cycle. Emphasis is on theories that provide the knowledge base for practice. 3 Credit(s).
ENG 112 - Composition & Research with a grade of “C” or higher. PSY 211 - Human Growth and Development – Child and Adolescent or PSY 212 - Human Growth and Development – Adulthood and students who are designated as SWK minors or accepted majors only; see formal acceptance process. Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester
SWK 341Social Work Research3
Students will understand the process for translating research findings into effective practice by applying critical thinking to engage in analysis of quantitative and qualitative research methods. This course emphasizes the stages required to conduct research projects and write grant funding proposals with a focus on the intersection of research design and applied theory. 3 Credit(s).
SWK 297 - Professional Preparation Seminar I Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
SWK 350Substance Abuse: Interventive Techniques3
Designed to provide students with knowledge about substance abuse and its impact on individuals, families, and communities. Models of social work practice appropriate to cases of substance abuse will be presented. Attention will be given to the cooperation between agency and community in prevention and treatment of substance abuse. 3 Credit(s).
This course will review the history of child welfare systems and services in the United States. The nature and delivery of child welfare services through public and private child welfare organizations will be scrutinized. Current legislative activity as well as the role of courts will be examined. The course is intended to examine the function and responsibilities of diverse professionals and thus is appropriate for students in various social science majors. 3 Credit(s).
PSC 101 - American National Government and Politics or PSY 201 - General Psychology or SOC 202 - Social Problems . Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Even Years
SWK 370Social Work Communication Skills3
This course is the first of a three-course practice sequence. The primary focus is on communication theory and skills as applied to social work with individuals, families, small groups, communities and organizations. Knowledge, values and skills for entry-level generalist practice in a variety of settings. The social work porblem-solving process, ethnic-sensative assumptions and the worker’s regard for person-environment configuration. These is an emphasis on beginning assessment skills and diversity issues. 3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s).
SWK 297 - Professional Preparation Seminar I Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
SWK 371Social Work Intervention and Planned Change3
This course is the second of a three course practice sequence within which the foundations of social work practice with individuals, families, and client groups are taught. Students describe strengths and problems of diverse individuals and families; frame goals and plans for change utilizing the planned change process and the systems perspective; and use ethical decision -making, informed by the scientific method, grounded in the liberal arts and concerned with social justice. 3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s).
SWK 297 - Professional Preparation Seminar I Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
SWK 372Social Justice Advocacy: Policy and Practice3
This course is the third practice course in a three-course sequence. This course will focus on social justice advocacy skills for generalist practitioners. An overview of the stages of social welfare policy making along with basic macro practice theory and skills will be used to help integrate social welfare policy and practice. 3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s).
SWK 320 - Social Welfare Policy: History, Philosophy, and Current Policies Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Even Years
SWK 397Professional Preparation Seminar II1
This course introduces students to the many career opportunities in social work through field agency visits and speakers; focuses on preparation for senior field practicum: requirements/paperwork process (criminal background check, etc.), resume update, review of placement options, interview prep and mock interviews, official agency interviews along with finalization of placement, and development of a learning contract with agency. 1 Credit(s).
SWK 297 - Professional Preparation Seminar I You must be an accepted Social Work major. Course Session Cycle: Spring
SWK 450Topics in Social Work3
An elective seminar designed to connect students with important theories, events, and people in the development of contemporary social work not covered in detail in regular course offerings. Specific topics will vary from term to term. 3 Credit(s).
SWK 201 - Introduction to Social Work Course Session Cycle: Fall and Spring Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Occasionally
SWK 489Senior Field Practicum and Seminar I3
The first of two parts of the senior field experience will be an introduction to the agency in which the student will spend two semesters. The agency experience will be supervised by a faculty liaison and a field instructor who has earned the MSW degree. Field placements are developed to fit the students’ career objectives. During this Fall semester senior experience the student will be in the agency for at least 75 hours along with a one hour weekly classroom seminar. The student will have the opportunity to be fully oriented to the agency’s services in preparation for more concentrated hours in the second practicum during spring semester. The agency will also provide the setting for the senior student to implement course projects for two required practice courses and the research course. 3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s). 75 Service Hour(s).
SWK 397 - Professional Preparation Seminar II Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester
SWK 497Professional Preparation Seminar III1
An in-depth review of the Senior Portfolio requirements (both format and content); detailed discussion of the ten major competencies and practice behaviors along with beginning compilation of prior work and self-assessment. 1 Credit(s).
SWK 499 - Field Practicum and Seminar II Course Session Cycle: Spring
SWK 499Field Practicum and Seminar II9
A 400-hour (13 ½ week) agency experience supervised by a faculty liaison and a field instructor who has earned the BSW or MSW degree with a minimum of two years experience. Field placements are developed to fit the students’ career objectives. This course includes a weekly 2 hr. seminar which may be held on agency site or on campus. 9 Credit(s). 400 Service Hour(s).
