Graduate Social Work
Graduate Social Work
2024 Summer Term
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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.
SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE AND TRAUMA
SOCWORK 715
This course will focus on working with clients who have been exposed to significant trauma and/or loss. Trauma theory, impact of trauma and loss, and assessment of trauma will be explored. Skills will be developed to directly treat children and adults with trauma to assist with the management of their symptoms and increasing coping skills to prepare for future challenges.
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.
AGING POLICY
SOCWORK 763
This course will critically examine U.S. policies in aging as they relate to the overall health, including physical, social, and behavioral health, for older adults and their unpaid family caregivers. The course will emphasize the impact of changes in aging policy on the physical, social, and behavioral professionals' roles, and the connections between U.S. and State policies in aging and delivery systems.
ALZHEIMER'S AND OTHER DEMENTIAS
SOCWORK 765
This course will examine Alzheimer's disease and related dementias as neurological diseases and how these diseases affect physiology and brain function. This course will further examine the psychosocial impacts of these diseases on the individual and family, and challenges these impacts present for public and social policies.
SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK
SOCWORK 777
The School Social Work Practice courses focusing on teaching content from the Wisconsin Pupil Service Standard PI 34 related to being a school social worker. This course is designed to integrate the prior professional experiences of students who have practiced social work outside of the public school setting with the unique knowledge and skills required by the school setting.
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.
INDIVIDUAL STUDIES
SOCWORK 798
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member.