Undergraduate Social Work
Undergraduate Social Work
2024 Spring Term
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INTRODUCTION TO THE SOCIAL WORK PROFESSION
SOCWORK 101
This course is required for all social work majors as it introduces social work majors to the social work department, social work profession, code of ethics, critical thinking and social work writing skills.
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WELFARE
SOCWORK 102
This course is an introduction to the ways in which social welfare policies and programs and the social work profession contribute to society. Students will examine current social welfare issues and the ways that levels of government, social service agencies, voluntary associations, and social workers have responded and currently respond to these issues.
CHILD WELFARE
SOCWORK 235
This course is a survey of social services for children: the problems treated, an assessment of the effectiveness of current services, and consideration of alternative service programs.
BIOLOGY OF AGING
SOCWORK 241
The goal of this course is to introduce students to the biological process of aging. The course covers current concepts and knowledge of the aging process, including cellular and molecular research, oxidative stress and DNA repair. It will educate students on various changes organism undergo during gradual transformation from birth to advanced stages of life. This course will explore the cellular and molecular mechanisms of calorie restriction and importance of evolutionary theories in understanding aging process.
HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT
SOCWORK 311
This course promotes knowledge of the human behavior and the social environment through application of numerous theoretical frameworks. The course examines the intersectionality of these frameworks in social work practice, policy, and research.
PRACTICE I: SOCIAL WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS
SOCWORK 371
This course presents 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.
PRACTICE II: SOCIAL WORK WITH FAMILIES AND GROUPS
SOCWORK 372
This course is designed to provide knowledge and skills needed to engage in generalist social work practice, including further development of interviewing and interpersonal skills. The course has an emphasis on social work practice with families and groups.
SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH
SOCWORK 402
This course introduces students to the research process. A major focus of this course is the integration of research and practice. Students will learn to use research evidence to inform practice and advocacy, and use practice-based experiences to inform scientific inquiry. Students will also learn basic quantitative skills.
SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE IN BEREAVEMENT
SOCWORK 430
This course focuses on how to professionally engage, assess and intervene with intersectional aspects of bereavement. This course builds on theoretical knowledge of on grief, loss, death, and dying anchored in a social work practice perspective.
SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY
SOCWORK 462
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.
PRACTICE III: SOCIAL WORK WITH ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITIES
SOCWORK 473
This course will cover advanced problem solving approaches for intervention with organizations, and communities. The class will utilize simulated practice situations. The course has an emphasis on social work practice with organizations and communities.
SENIOR SEMINAR IN SOCIAL WORK
SOCWORK 489
The course prepares students for future options within the field of social work. Portfolio preparation (including resume) and presentation is emphasized as an essential element of making the transition to careers in the private and public sectors, as well as graduate studies.
TRAVEL STUDY
SOCWORK 491
Variable topics. Faculty-led courses abroad.
SOCIAL WORK EXPERIENCE
SOCWORK 493
Students are placed in a community agency under the supervision of an experienced social worker. Students are expected to develop an in-depth understanding of agency activities and programs and will assume increasing levels of responsibility as beginning social workers. Attendance at periodic field placement meetings is expected. This course may be taken as a block placement (12 credits) for one semester or summer, or over two semesters at 6 credits per semester. A total of 480 hours in the agency is required in either option.
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SOCIAL WORK
SOCWORK 498
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable.
INDEPENDENT STUDIES IN SOCIAL WORK - UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
SOCWORK 498R
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable.