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Graduate Social Work

2024 Fall Term

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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.

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INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL GERONTOLOGY

SOCWORK 537

This course explores aging within the social context. Topics include demographics, physical and mental health, social roles and social supports, social health, family caregiving, economic health, and policies impacting aging and family caregiving. Current topics affecting aging, including diversity and Alzheimer's and other related dementias, will also be examined.

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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.

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SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE WITH LGBTQ POPULATION

SOCWORK 635

This course aims to provide students with a deeper understanding of the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people, and their diverse and intersectional identities as applied to direct social work practice, intervention, and policy. This course will examine a variety of areas of relevance to social work with LGBTQ populations including history, theory, and contemporary issues.

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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.

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TRAVEL STUDY

SOCWORK 691

Variable topics. Faculty-led courses abroad.

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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.

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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.

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COMMUNITY-BASED SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE

SOCWORK 733

This course examines the impact of the community in social work practice. Major theoretical frameworks (Systems, Micro/Macro/Mezzo, Eco-Systems) will be reviewed and broadened to include key concepts that shape social work practice with groups, organizations, and institutions. This course will consist of four main foci: integrated case management, methods of change, the nature of community-based social work, and advanced leadership practices.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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SOCIAL WORK FIELD CLASSROOM INTEGRATION

SOCWORK 784

The course continues to provide an in-depth advanced practicum experience for MSW students, under the practice supervision of an approved agency field instructor. Students will be required to finalize and present their capstone project in this course.

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INDIVIDUAL STUDIES

SOCWORK 798

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

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INDEPENDENT STUDIES IN SOCIAL WORK - GRADUATE RESEARCH

SOCWORK 798R

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