Graduate Social Work
Graduate Social Work
2020 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.