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Graduate Social Work

2023 Spring Term

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COMMUNITY BASED LEARNING IN AGING AND HEALTH

SOCWORK 561

The goal of course is to highlight a community need/concern in aging (locally, regionally, or wider community) and invite students to address the need/concern. This course involves students working with a community-based organization (CBO) that provides services, support, or advocacy to older adult or addresses aging related issues. Students will work with the CBO and undertake a project from start to finish.The project, which is established in advance by the instructor, involves students working in small groups in which students will evaluate a program, implement a new program, assist with enhancing practices, or advance organizational policies.

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SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE II

SOCWORK 572

This is the second of three required social work practice courses. This course is designed to help students build upon the skills and knowledge required in Practice I, including further development of interviewing and interpersonal skills. In particular, the emphasis of this course includes studying the dynamics of groups and working with various types of groups.

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SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE III

SOCWORK 573

This course is designed to further develop and fine tune advanced generalist social work skills at all levels of intervention (including individuals, families, organizations, and communities). Course content will focus on difficult situations in micro practice, understanding and working with families, and working in and with organizations and communities.

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SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH

SOCWORK 602

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.

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SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE IN BEREAVEMENT

SOCWORK 630

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.

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SUICIDE PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND POSTVENTION

SOCWORK 632

This course will examine the complexity of suicide from multi-dimension perspectives including the historical, neurobiological, psychological, sociological, cultural, public health, and personal/subjective. Students will gain an understanding of the prominent theories that explain suicide, as well as risk and protective factors for suicide. This course will familiarize students with evidence-based practices and ethical considerations with suicidal clients.

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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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SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE WITH GROUPS, COMMUNITIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS

SOCWORK 733

This class builds on undergraduate classes by further examining the impact of the community as a major element that influences an individual and/or system. The course also includes theories and methods of working with groups and communities, including methods of change, advocacy, planning, respect for diversity, and understanding social justice.

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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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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 RESEARCH INTEGRATION CAPSTONE

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 implement their research project in this field experience and create a portfolio based on the students' courses and final research project.

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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.