Social Work (SW) Undergraduate Course Descriptions
+SW 195. Social Welfare and Democratic Citizenship
Democratic citizenship and social welfare, state institutions and citizen engagement locally, nationally and globally. 3 Cr. F, S, SUM.
SW 213. Adolescent Problems
Adolescence as a stage of life involving physical, emotional, and social changes. Problems that lend themselves to social work interventions and social work techniques. 3 Cr. ALT.
SW 216. Introduction to Social Work
Introduction to social work profession. Fields of practice and an orientation to the knowledge, skills and values of the profession. Strongly recommended to be taken before SW 340. 3 Cr. F, S.
SW 320. Child Welfare
Preparation for child welfare work. Child protection services, juvenile court procedures, day care services, the rights of children, foster homes and adoption. 3 Cr. F, SUM.
SW 330. Human Interaction in Social Systems
Human behavior from a social system perspective. Systemic model of family, groups, organizations, and communities as an integrated framework to assess problem situations. Prereq.: pre-professional core. Coreq.: Taken concurrently with 340 and 345. 3 Cr. F, S.
SW 340. Fundamentals of Generalist Practice
Description of the social work profession. Presentation of a generalist practice model integrated with volunteer experience in the community. Prereq.: 195 and pre-professional core. Coreq.: Taken concurrently with 330 and 345. 3 Cr. F, S.
SW 345. Marginalized Populations
Marginalized populations within a diversity sensitive social work practice model. Prereq.: Pre-professional core. Coreq.: 330, 340. 3 Cr. F, S.
SW 350. Social Work Research Methods
Research methodologies for use in agency settings. Quantitative and qualitative approaches, program and practice evaluation. Prereq.: Completion of pre-professional core and admission to the major. Coreq.: Taken concurrently with 360 and 410. 3 Cr. F, S.
SW 360. Social Welfare Policy
The social welfare institution and its policies; specific poverty issues are examined and critiqued. Prereq.: Pre-professional core, SW 195, 330, 340, and admission to the social work major. Coreq.: Taken concurrently with SW 350 and 410. 3 Cr. F, S.
SW 410. Practice I
The generalist model of social work practice with focus on work with individuals and families. Prereq.: 216, 330, 345, SOC 303, pre-professional core and admission to the social work major. Coreq.: Taken concurrently with 350, 360. 3 Cr. F, S.
SW 411. Practice II
The generalist model of social work practice with focus on work with groups and families. Prereq.: 216, 330, 340, 345, 350, 360, 410, pre-professional core and admission to the social work major. Coreq.: Taken concurrently with 412 and 443. 3 Cr. F, S.
SW 412. Practice III
The generalist model of social work practice with particular focus on macro level practice. Prereq.: 216, 330, 340, 360, 410, SOC 303, 304, pre-professional core and admission to the major. Coreq.: Taken concurrently with 411 and 443. 3 Cr. F, S.
SW 420. Topics in Social Work
Reading and discussion, skill exercises or field experience related to social work theory, research, or practice. A specific topic selected each time offered. May be repeated. Prereq.: permission. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
SW 443. Pre-Field Practicum
Preparation of students for the required field placement. Contact with and orientation to social agencies under the supervision of the instructor. Prereq.: 195, 330, 340, 350, 360, 410, pre-professional core and admission to the major. Coreq.: Taken concurrently with 411 and 412. 3 Cr. F, S.
SW 444. Field Practicum
Extensive educationally directed social work field placement in an approved social agency. Arranged with the field practicum instructor one semester prior to the actual placement. Prereq.: Completion of pre-professional core and all SW courses except 445. Admission to the major. Coreq.: Taken concurrently with 445. 12 Cr. F, S.
SW 445. Field Practicum Seminar
Integration of knowledge from field practicum and classroom. Ethics and values of the profession. Culmination of Diversity/Empowerment Portfolio project. Prereq.: Completion of pre-core and all SW courses except 444. Coreq.: Must be taken concurrently with 444. 3 Cr. F, S.
SW 475. Field Work
Supervised field experience in a social service agency, correctional institution, or other approved facility. Admission by department approval. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
Social Work (SW) Courses for Advanced Undergraduate and Graduate Students
SW 430/530. Social Work Practice with the Aging
Social services related to aging including practice setting, skills, values, social policy and research. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
