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Graduate Social Work

2021 Fall Term

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4 Units

HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT

SOCWORK 511

This course is designed to provide students with an advanced understanding of the processes of bio-psycho and socio-cultural development from infancy to older adults. Material is also presented on the social systems (families, groups, organizations, and communities) in which individuals live.


3 Units

SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE I

SOCWORK 571

This course presents advanced contemporary theoretical approaches to social work practice with individuals, groups, families, organizations and communities. This course uses a competency approach to assess and develop student interviewing and interpersonal skills, emphasizing social work practice with individuals.


3 Units

SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY

SOCWORK 662

This course is designed to provide students with knowledge about the process of social welfare policy formulation and implementation and with policy analysis skills. The effects of social welfare policies and organizations on both clients (especially the poor and minorities) and on social workers will be emphasized.


4 Units

RESEARCH AND PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION

SOCWORK 771

Students will utilize practice experience and theory to inform research. Students will examine quantitative and qualitative research designs, applying critical thinking skills to analyze research. Students will develop an ethical plan, design, and conduct one evaluative study of an intervention/program which will be concluded in Research Integrative Capstone project.


3 Units

ADVANCED PRACTICE: INTERVENTION AND EVALUATION

SOCWORK 776

This class teaches students to assess clients and implement culturally competent, evidence-based interventions to enhance client's lives. This course presents advanced methods involved in completion of assessments, practice interventions, therapeutic processes, and evaluation. Pulling from examples from field placement experience, students will be required to select appropriate interventions for clients.


1-3 Units

SOCIAL WORK FIELD EXPERIENCE

SOCWORK 783

The field practicum courses in the MSW program provide an in-depth advanced practicum experience for MSW students. Students complete this practicum courses under the practice supervision of an approved agency field instructor, and academic guidance of a faculty field liaison.


1-3 Units

INDIVIDUAL STUDIES

SOCWORK 798

Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member.


1-3 Units

INDEPENDENT STUDIES IN SOCIAL WORK - GRADUATE RESEARCH

SOCWORK 798R

Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable.

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