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Undergraduate Social Work

2024 Fall 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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IMMIGRATION TODAY: INDIVIDUAL, COMMUNITY, AND GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES

SOCWORK 321

This course focuses on the changes in immigration to the United States in recent decades, challenges that recent immigrants face, and the controversies around this immigration. The immigrant experience of Latinos and the Hmong in Midwest will be emphasized, from an individual, family, and community perspective.

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INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL GERONTOLOGY

SOCWORK 337

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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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.

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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.

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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.

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SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE WITH LGBTQ POPULATION

SOCWORK 435

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 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.

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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.

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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.

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TRAVEL STUDY

SOCWORK 491

Variable topics. Faculty-led courses abroad.

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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.

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INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SOCIAL WORK

SOCWORK 498

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

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INDEPENDENT STUDIES IN SOCIAL WORK - UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

SOCWORK 498R

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