Course Descriptions
SWK 101 - Introduction to Social Work
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to the profession of social work; its values, history, relationship
to other professions, fields of practice, moral purposes, and role of the worker.
Discussion and lecture based.
SWK 200 - Modern Social Problems
Credit Hours: 3
Consideration,from the standpoint of social science, of
significant social problems of our contemporary world. The focus is
primarily on how those issues impact on/from the USA. Topics such as
wealth and inequality, gender, race, and ethnicity, work, and health
care will be addressed. Lecture based. [S1 901N]
SWK 201 - Practice I (Individuals)
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to the generalist model of social work and its application.
The course emphasizes the practice skills that are generic to all levels of
practice within a problem-solving frame of reference.
Prerequisite(s): SWK 101
SWK 215 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I
Credit Hours: 3
Normal growth and development of the individual from childhood through young
adulthood within the social contexts of the family, group relationships and
community structures. Various developmental theories are presented. Physical,
intellectual, psychological and social processes which affect chronological
development are discussed. The impacts of social class, gender, culture and
lifestyle on the developing individual are examined.
Prerequisite(s): SWK 101
SWK 216 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment II
Credit Hours: 3
This course is a continuation of SWK 215. The course will examine the development
of middle-aged and older adults within the social context of the family, group
relationships, and community structures. Various developmental theories are
presented. Physical, intellectual, psychological, and social processes which
affect chronological development are discussed. The impacts of social class,
gender, culture, and lifestyle on the developing individual are examined.
Prerequisite(s): SWK 101
SWK 221 - Gender, Marriage, and Family
Credit Hours: 3
Consideration, from the standpoint of the social sciences, of such topics as
the history of families, dating, sexuality, gender, marriage, abuse, and communication.
(Same as SOC 221.) [S7 902]
SWK 245 - Juvenile Delinquency
Credit Hours: 3
Various conceptions of the nature of juvenile delinquency
and its causes; the juvenile court movement; juvenile detention; treatment
of juvenile offenders; delinquency control programs. (Same as CRJ 245.)
SWK 300 - Racial-Cultural Relations
Credit Hours: 3
Consideration, from the standpoint of the social sciences, of topics related
to ethnic, racial, and cultural diversity. The focuses are primarily regarding
the impact to/of the USA, and the student's self awareness.(Same as SOC 300) [S7 903D]
SWK 301 - Practice II (Groups)
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to the understanding of group dynamics,
group processes, group treatment, and their relationship to other kinds
of social work intervention. Emphasis will be on the development, management,
and uses of groups as well as social work roles and group leadership.
Prerequisite(s): SWK 101, SWK 102
SWK 314 - Cultural Anthropology
Credit Hours: 3
A consideration of the varieties of human cultures and their
patterned differences. Special attention is given to Native American
cultures. (Same as SOC 314) [S1 901N]
SWK 322 - Social Aspects of Aging
Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on the social environment of aging persons, including spouse,
children, other family members, peers, church groups, and other networks of
supportive people. Both home and institutional environments will considered.
Prerequisite(s): SWK 101
SWK 324 - Gerontology
Credit Hours: 3
A course identifying developmental, environmental, psychosocial,
and political concerns of the aged people in the USA. The social worker's
role, social work methods, and social welfare aspects are explored.
Prerequisite(s): SWK 101
SWK 328 - Sociology of Health and Illness
Credit Hours: 3
The social factors involved in health care, including cultural definitions
of health and disease, health care institutions (hospitals, etc.), the social
roles of doctor, patient, nurse, delivery of health care services. (Same as
SOC 328)
SWK 330 - Child Welfare
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines various aspects of welfare services
for children, youth, and families. Issues to be examined for this population
include agency support and services, including child protective services.
Prerequisite(s): SWK 101
SWK 343 - Criminology
Credit Hours: 3
Recent trends in delinquency and crime; the nature of criminal
behavior; personal and social factors in crime causation; critical
evaluation of criminological theories. Lecture based. (Same as CRJ
343.)
SWK 344 - Crime and Corrections
Credit Hours: 3
Treatment of crime and delinquency; probation; penal and
reformatory institutions; parole; recidivism; the problems of the prevention
of crime. Lecture based. (Same as CRJ 344.)
SWK 400 - Social Welfare Policy
Credit Hours: 3
This course will focus on relationship of social welfare
policies as they relate to individuals and institutions.
Prerequisite(s): SWK 101
SWK 401 - Practice III (Communities and Organizations)
Credit Hours: 3
An exploration of the principles and practices of the social worker as a social
welfare planned administrator and an organizer of community groups. The social
worker's role will be evaluated in view of emerging social problems. This modality
will be integrated with the other interventions available to social work. Emphasis
will be on the macro-level, but attention will be paid to its integration with
the micro-level.
Prerequisite(s): SWK 101, SWK 201
SWK 415 - Fundamentals of Counseling
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to the principles of counseling covering diagnosis, intervention
strategies, and counseling skill development, with an emphasis on the interpersonal
dimensions of the counseling interview. Professional ethics, case
records, and report writing will also be covered. (Same as PSY 415)
Prerequisite(s): PSY 311 or consent of instructor
SWK 422 - Health, Wellness & Aging
Credit Hours: 3
The course focuses on the biological aspects of aging, with special emphasis
on practices that prevent illness and support independence among aging people,
both those living in their own homes and those living in institutions.
SWK 470-9 - Special Topics
Credit Hours: 1-3
Special topics and problems of current interest to the
advanced student, depending upon demand and staff.
SWK 480/481 - Practicum
Credit Hours: 4,4
A more advanced placement, chosen in accordance with the social work major's
career interest, to the degree practical. This year-long placement seeks depth
of knowledge and effective use of self in a generalist social work "apprenticeship".
Prerequisite(s): SWK 101, SWK 201, SWK 215, SWK 216
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