Seminar on creating racial justice through leadership. The 7 C's of leadership development are explored: consciousness of self, congruence, commitment, collaboration, common purpose, controversy with civility, and citizenship. These concepts are applied to explorations of racism and racial justice.
An introduction to the profession of social work, its functions, values, knowledge, and the problems it addresses. Methods include: speakers from human service organizations, case examples, a field trip and unique final exam using a community experience and reflection.
Provides students an interdisciplinary, entry-level opportunity to learn about the social construction of refugees, the experiences and circumstances of people who become refugees and the apparatus set up to support them using social work/social justice approach.
Undergraduate student service as a teaching assistant, usually in an introductory level course in the discipline, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
Critical examination of traditional and contemporary theories of social work and human behavior and their application in generalist group and macro practice contexts. Prerequisites: SWSS 1020, SWSS 3470. Co-requisites: SWSS 3630, SWSS 3660. Pre/Co-requisites: SWSS 1020, SWSS 3470.
This course is a bridge between theories studied in pre- and co-requisite courses and senior year. It prepares the student for their field practicum. Prerequisites: SWSS 1020, SWSS 3470, SWSS 3670, SWSS 3650. Co-requisites: SWSS 3480, SWSS 3660. Pre/Co-requisites: SWSS 1040, SWSS 1600.
In-depth examination of social welfare policy and accompanying social services in the U.S.; major policy analysis models presented and used. Prerequisite: SWSS 1020, SWSS 3650. Co-requisites: SWSS 3480, SWSS 3630.
Social work theory and practice methods employed by social workers in providing services to groups, organizations, and communities. Prerequisites: SWSS 4680. Co-requisites: SWSS 4720, SWSS 4740.
Weekly integrative seminar; discussion of practice within practicum site agency. Prerequisites: SWSS 4710. Co-requisites: SWSS 4690, SWSS 4740.
Supervised practicum-based learning of 15-20 hours per week. Students are placed in human service agencies and organizations and learn the application of social work, theory, ethics and skills. Prerequisites: SWSS 4730. Co-requisites: SWSS 4690, SWSS 4720.
An introduction to qualitative and quantitative methods of applied social research including program evaluation and the evaluation of practice with additional focus on interpreting research for social work context. Prerequisite: Master of Social Work student or Instructor permission.
Focus is on theories regarding the nature and functioning of human service organizations and communities in relation to meeting human needs. Prerequisite: SWSS 5160. Pre/Co-requisite: SWSS 5160.
Focus is on the analysis of the economic, political, and social forces that influence the development and implementation of social welfare policy. Prerequisite: SWSS 5200. Pre/Co-requisite: SWSS 5200.
Supervised practicum-based learning of 15-20 hours per week. Students are placed in human service agencies and organizations and learn the purposeful application of generalist social work theory, ethics and skills. Prerequisite: Master of Social Work Foundation year student or Coordinator of Practicum Education permission. Co-requisites: SWSS 6120; SWSS 6130.
Emphasizes knowledge and skills of social work practice with organizations and communities. Prerequisite: SWSS 6120. Pre/Co-requisite: SWSS 6120.
Focuses on practical applications across populations at risk, field of practice and social issues. Prerequisite: Completion of Foundation Year.
In this course students will synthesize their exploration of their area of focus in transformative social work through scholarly reading, research and classroom presentations. Prerequisite: Completion of Foundation Year.
In this course, students will investigate the research on the etiological and contributing factors to substance abuse, and study gender specific and culturally responsive treatment strategies, than include trauma-focused, motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral approaches. Prerequisites: Social Work student, Concentration year status (completion of foundation year or having advanced student status in the Master of Social Work program).
Supervised practicum-based learning of 15-20 hours per week. Students are placed in human service agencies and organizations and apply advanced social work practice related to an area of specialized practice. Prerequisites: SWSS 5200, SWSS 5210, SWSS 5160, SWSS 5170, SWSS 5027, SWSS 6120, SWSS 6130, SWSS 6000. Co-requisite: SWSS 6140.
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