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Graduate Social Work
Graduate Social Work
2019 Summer Term
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INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL GERONTOLOGY
SOCWORK 537
This course is designed to introduce the student to social and physical factors related to aging. It will include information regarding social services needed to assist the older person and an analysis of gaps in current services.
SOCIAL WORK PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
SOCWORK 712
This course builds upon undergraduate human behavior and the social environment classes by taking a closer examination of psychopathology which affects how clients function. The concept of diversity is addressed as it relates to psychopathology. Students learn to use the DSM-5, which is implemented in social work internship experiences.
ADVANCED SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY ANALYSIS
SOCWORK 720
This course focuses on advanced policy practice knowledge and skills for enhanced client functioning and social justice. Students will learn to plan for, develop, implement, and evaluate social welfare policies and programs. Students will also critically examine social work policies on a global level and compare/contrast with United States policies.
SOCIAL WORK WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
SOCWORK 740
This course provide an overview of Substance Use Disorders and their assessment in social work practice settings. The course will review the history, epidemiology and pharmacology of drugs of abuse. The importance of social systems (e.g., family, work, and community) and spirituality in addiction and recovery will be discussed.
TREATMENT OF SUBSTANCE USE AND OTHER ADDICTIVE DISORDERS
SOCWORK 741
Social, legal, political, psychological, biological (including neuroscience research), spiritual, and ethical factors related to substance use disorders, eating disorders, and other behavioral addictions will be examined. Assessment and intervention models with an emphasis on harm reduction, stages of change, medication assisted treatment, and strengths perspective will be studied.
SOCIAL WORK WITH MILITARY
SOCWORK 750
This course explores military culture and stressors associated with military lifestyle Ethical issues for working in this environment are considered. Students completing this course will have a more in-depth understanding of theory-based and research-informed strategies to work with the military, veterans and their families in a variety of settings.
INDIVIDUAL STUDIES
SOCWORK 798
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member.
INDEPENDENT STUDIES IN SOCIAL WORK - GRADUATE RESEARCH
SOCWORK 798R
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable.