| 400 |
(106) |
Racism: Implications for Human Services (3 Hours)
This course’s organizing focus will be how to work with minority groups, especially African Americans. The conceptual framework will be directed toward relationship building to enhance service delivery. |
| 401 |
(129) |
Managing the Effects of Disasters on Families & Children (3 Hours)
Designed to examine the effects that disasters have on children, their families, and communities, this course gives students an understanding of how to deal with survivors’ reactions to trauma and how to decrease the chances of long-term damage when disaster strikes. |
| 402 |
(198) |
Foundations of Family Behavior (3 Hours)
Review of family research and interventions that serve as a foundation for promoting constructive family development and interactions. |
| 409 |
(330) |
Special Topics in Pre-Professional Human Behavior and Social Environment (1-6 Hours) |
| 409 |
(330) |
Human Sexuality & Sexual Identity (3 Hours)
This graduate seminar practice elective will address a wide range of areas and topics in human sexuality. Students work with the professor to determine the focus and direction of this course, using current technology to identify and incorporate useful information about human sexuality for the class. |
| 469 |
(180) |
Special Topics in Pre-Professional Direct Practice (1-6 hours)
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| 490 |
(150) |
Public Service & Social Change (4 Hours)
Course examines role of volunteer involvement and citizen participation in community development, grassroots organizing, advocacy, and other efforts to create a more just and democratic society. Service learning requirement. |
| 491 |
(151) |
Advocacy Strategies for Social Change (4 Hours)
Course examines different types of advocacy strategies and their use in efforts both to enhance the delivery of services to disadvantaged populations, and to promote social change in communities. |
| 499 |
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Special Topics in Pre-Professional Macro Practice (1-6 Hours)
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| 500 |
(103) |
Family & Individual Development (3 Hours)
Study of family and individual development that examines inclusive definitions; structural variations; theories; and strengths, stressors, and changes that affect functioning. |
| 501 |
(203) |
Discrimination & Inequality (3 Hours)
Examines discrimination and its implications for social work practice. Particular attention is paid to issues of race and gender and the consequences of social inequality on individuals and families. |
| 510 |
(102) |
Introduction to Research Methods in Social Work (3 Hours)
This course introduces the student to scientific research methods. Topics include: problem formulation and definition; hypothesis formulation; measures of central tendency; causality; research designs; measurement; data collection and data analysis. |
| 520 |
(220) |
Social Work Practicum I (3 Hours)
Students learn beginning practice skills through experimental opportunities and apply core knowledge to direct (individuals, families, groups) and macro (organizations, communities) social work practice two days per week in an agency setting. (Field fee: $300) |
| 521 |
(221) |
Social Work Practicum II (3 Hours)
A continuation of Social Work 520, providing opportunities for students to demonstrate increased ability to assess, plan, administer, and evaluate appropriate social work practice interventions. (Field fee: $300) |
| 522 |
(219) |
Pre-concentration Practicum for Advanced Standing Students (4 Hours)
Course designed to assist students in summer classroom learning with direct experience in specialized field of practices and serves to bridge the BASW practicum with advanced concentration practicum. (Field fee: $300) |
| 523 |
(217) |
Foundations Field Seminar I (1 Hour)
Course is designed to assist students intergating and applying classroom learning with the direct experience of the foundation field practicum. Opportunities are provided for discussion, support, and skill practice. |
| 524 |
(218) |
Foundations Field Seminar II (1 Hour)
Course is designed to assist students intergating and applying classroom learning with the direct experience of the foundation field practicum. Opportunities are provided for discussion, support, and skill practice. |
| 530 |
(101) |
Foundations of Social Welfare and Social Work (3 Hours)
Introduces public welfare policy through lecture and discussion of the purposes public welfare serves, and describes the most important programs created by those policies. |
| 540 |
(227) |
Social Work Practice with Individuals & Families (3 Hours)
Provides the foundation for social work practice with individuals and their families. It emphasizes basic knowledge, analytic and practice skills, and values necessary for practice. |
| 570 |
(224) |
Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities (3 Hours)
Participants explore frameworks, values, and skills to meet individual and family needs through interventions with work groups, organizations, and communities. |
Courses for Graduate Students
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| 604I |
(604) |
Aging & Health (DENT 604, DPET 604I, EPID 620I, FMME 480, HMSC 904I, MEDI 604, NURS 782I, PHYT 904I, PSYC 904I, SOCI 824I) (3 Hours)
Introduction to normal aging, diseases of aging, mental health issues, and use of health services by older adults. |
| 607I |
(266) |
Aging & Public Policy (DENT 607, DPET 607I, FMME 607, HMSC 951I, HPAA 961, MEDI 607, NURS 783I, PSYC 907) (3 Hours) Prerequisite SoWo 530.
Students learn of social service, health, and income policy with the aged. Issues pertaining to informal support systems and disadvantaged groups are explored in the context of aging policy. |
| 613I |
(613) |
Intermediate Spanish for Health Care (MEDI 613, NURS 613I, DENT 613, PHCY 613I, PUBH 613I, AHSC 613)(3 Hours)
An intermediate-level Spanish course designed to help students and practicing health professionals develop oral proficiency skills as well as cultural awareness. |
| 614I |
(614) |
Intermediate Spanish for Health Care II (MEDI 614, NURS 614I, DENT 614, PHCY 614I, PUBH 614I, AHSC 614I)
A continuation of SoWo 613, an intermediate-level Spanish course designed to help students and practicing health professionals develop oral proficiency skills as well as cultural awareness. |
| 615I |
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Advanced Spanish for Health Care (MEDI 615, NURS 615I, DENT 615, PHCY 615I, PUBH 615I, AHSC 615I) (3 Hours)
An advanced-level Spanish course designed to help students and practicing health professionals develop oral proficiency skills as well as cultural awareness. |
| 700 |
(252) |
Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs (ATOD): Abuse & Dependence (3 hours)
Surveys the field of substance use, abuse, and dependency, providing an overview of macro and micro issues and using the Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual model of addictions. |
| 701 |
(278) |
Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs (ATOD): Biomedical Basis (3 Hours) Prerequisite or co-requisite, SoWo 700.
This course covers biomedical basis of substance related disorders. Students will develop a broad scientific perspective on different classes of substances of abuse and biological basis of substance dependence. |
| 702 |
(276) |
African American Women's Health Issues (WMST 702)(3 Hours)
Explores selected health issues confronting African American women and identifies race, gender, age, and class variables that impact health. |
| 703 |
(284) |
Ethical Decision Making in Social Work Practice (3 hours)
A study of ethical decision making, along with potential guidelines for resolving dilemmas and an in-depth examination of current illustrative practice issues. |
| 709 |
(381) |
Special Topics in Human Behavior and Social Environment (1-6 Hours) |
| 719 |
(384) |
Special Topics in Research (1-6 Hours) |
| 720 |
(320) |
Individualized Field Practicum (1-6 Hours), (Field fee, $300). |
| 730 |
(281) |
Social Work and the Law (3 Hours)
Course provides familiarity with legal processes, legal research, and legal analysis within the context of socio-legal issues important to social work practice. |
| 731 |
(701) |
Social Welfare Policy Analysis (PLCY 731) (3 Hours)
Review of developments in U.S. welfare policy and economics, social, and political forces undergirding reform initiatives since the 1960s. Analysis of data on impact of welfare policies and programs. |
| 739 |
(383) |
Special Topics in Policy (1-6 Hours) |
| 760 |
(277) |
Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs (ATOD): Clinical Practice (3 Hours) Prerequisites or co-requisites, SoWo 700 and SoWo 540, equivalent courses or permission of instructor.
Students develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes specific to substance use, abuse, and dependency in order to work effectively in a variety of clinical settings with clients experiencing substance-related problems. |
| 761 |
(279) |
Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs (ATOD): Social Work Practice with Culturally Diverse Populations (3 Hours) Prerequisites or co-requisites, SoWo 700 and SoWo 540, equivalent courses or permission of instructor.
This course provides an overview of the unique problems and needs of diverse populations who misuse ATOD and focuses on the application of culturally sensitive social intervention strategies |
| 762 |
(380) |
Special Topics in Social Work (1-6 Hours) |
| 762 |
(380) |
Rural Health: An Interdisciplinary Approach (3 Hours)
This multidisciplinary course in health, pharmacy, dentistry, and social work provides a knowledge base and forum for discussion issues in rural health. Provides training in problem solving by means of an interdisciplinary team approach. |
| 763 |
(385) |
Interdisciplinary Teamwork in Geriatrics (MEDI 763, AHSC 763) (3 Hours)
This course emphasizes the acquisition of skills and competencies necessary for effective interdisciplinary geriatrics care and leadership. With emphasis on a variety of settings in rural and/or undeserved communities, the course includes case- and problem-based learning, presentations on aspects of teamwork,observations of practicing teams, and interviews with team members. |
| 769 |
(382) |
Special Topics in Direct Practice (1-6 Hours) |
| 769.1 |
(370.5) |
Managing Sensitive and Dangerous Situations in Practice (1.5 Hours)
Students will apply cognitive-behavioral, strategic, structural, and motivational models in challenging practice situations common to public and nonprofit agency social work. Extensive observed skill practice is followed by analysis, feedback, and reflection. |
| 769.2 |
(370.6) |
Use of Self (1.5 Hours)
This course allows student to consider and explore questions of boundary violations, types of self-disclosure, and the impact these choices have on helping relationship. |
| 769.3 |
(370.7) |
Psychodramatic Methods in Clinical Practice (1.5 Hours)
This course will provide students with a foundation for using experiential techniques. Students will earn basic strategies for facilitating psychodrama groups, experiential family therapy, and skills training sessions. |
| 799 |
(370) |
Special Topic in Macro Practice (1-6 Hours) |
| 799.1 |
(340.1) |
Human Resource Management (1.5 Hours)
Students will learn requisite knowledge to select and exercise skills in human resource management including employee recruitment and hiring, performance appraisals, motivation, staff development, and creating a responsive work environment. |
| 799.2 |
(340.2) |
Supervision and Consultation (1.5 Hours)
This course focuses on supervisory, administrative, supportive and educational functions in a range of social work settings. Knowledge and skills for a new supervisor are emphasized. |
| 799.3 |
(340.3) |
Leadership in Child Welfare (1.5 Hours)
This course focuses on skills in consultation, program development and collaboration to strengthen child welfare programs and render them more responsive to the needs of children and families. Systems reform, cutting edge programs, and leadership roles will be emphasized.. |
| 800 |
(230) |
Adult Health and Mental Health (3 Hours) Prerequisite SoWo 500.
This course examines adult health and mental health conditions, and focuses on the impact these have on individual and family development and functioning. |
| 801 |
(234) |
Child and Adolescent Health and Mental Health (3 Hours) Prerequisite SoWo 500.
This course reviews theories and research that serve as a foundation for accessing and serving children with serious health problems, physical disabilities, and mental disorders. |
| 802 |
(233) |
Family Stress: Coping and Social Support (3 Hours) Prerequisite SoWo 500.
A review of theories and research on family stress, coping, and social support; an examination of family resources and adaptation associated with life cycle transitions, environmental situations, and catastrophic events. |
| 803 |
(236) |
Human Behavior of Aging (3 Hours) Prerequisite SoWo 500.
A presentation of major biological, psychological, and sociological theories used to understand the normal aging process. The course surveys pathologies and functional disorders associated with aging. Special emphasis given to disadvantaged populations. |
| 804 |
(239) |
Organizational and Community Behavior (3 Hours) Prerequisite SoWo 500 and SoWo 570.
Explores theories and models for understanding the political, economic, and institutional environment for community planning and the development and management of human services policies and programs. |
| 810 |
(292) |
Evaluation of Social Interventions (3 Hours) Prerequisite SoWo 510.
Students develop knowledge of the purposes of evaluation research, and the approaches and methodologies necessary to evaluate social work interventions. |
| 820 |
(222) |
Social Work Practicum III (6 Hours)
Students apply specialized knowledge to social work practice at an advanced level with individuals, families, small groups, organizations, and/or communities in an agency of a specialized field. (Field fee: $300) |
| 821 |
(223) |
Social Work Practicum IV (6 Hours)
A continuation of SoWo 820 providing opportunities for students to demonstrate increased ability to assess, plan, administer, and evaluate appropriate social work interventions in a specialized field of practice. (Field fee: $300). |
| 830 |
(267) |
Health and Mental Health Policy (3 Hours) Prerequisite SoWo 530.
Examines national and state health/mental health policy, focusing on historical, legal, sociopolitical, and economic factors influencing financing, access, and service delivery. Explores skills/strategies for policy analysis and change. |
| 831 |
(262) |
Children’s Services Policies and Programs (3 Hours) Prerequisite SoWo 530.
This course addresses federal, state, and local children’s policies and programs. Students learn to analyze child welfare, mental health, and allied policies, regulations and programs influencing children’s services. |
| 832 |
(264) |
Family Policy (3 Hours) Prerequisite SoWo 530.
Examines policies affecting families in order to develop a broad understanding of various policy alternatives, their consequences, and the role of social workers as policy advocates. |
| 834 |
(269) |
Policy Practice (3 Hours) Prerequisite SoWo 530.
This course focuses on analysis and skills development in administrative/legislative policy, lobbying and advocacy at multiple levels. Policy practice roles in a range of student interest areas will be emphasized. |
| 840 |
(247) |
Health and Mental Health Practice with Adults (3 Hours) Prerequisite or co-requisite, SoWo 800.
Seminar on clinical health and mental health social work practice with adults and covers assessment and a wide-range of theoretically-based interventions. Course will include lectures with experimental exercises. |
| 841 |
(248) |
Health and Mental Health Practice with Children and Adolescents (3 Hours) Prerequisite or co-requisite, SoWo 801.
This course prepares students for health and mental health practice with children and adolescents and their families. Prevention, assessment, and social intervention will be addressed. |
| 842 |
(242) |
Family-centered Social Work Practice (3 Hours) Prerequisite or co-requisite SoWo 802.
Seminar introduces students to family-centered social work practice. Course provides a theoretical base for developing direct practice skills in the treatment of the family as a unit. |
| 843 |
(246) |
Direct Practice with Aging Populations (3 Hours) Prerequisite or co-requisite SoWo 803.
This course addresses social work practice with elderly in areas of individual and family treatment—group work, case management, supervision, consultation and training, and beginning skills in program planning and administration. |
| 850 |
(199) |
School Social Work Policy/Practice (3 Hours) Prerequisite, SoWo 540, equivalent course or permission of instructor.
An examination of public school social work policy and practice. The course emphasizes an ecological approach within the context of the school-family-community environment. |
| 851 |
(228) |
Social Work Practice with Groups (3 Hours) Prerequisite or co-requisite SoWo 540, equivalent course or permission of instructor.
Enables students to become more knowledgeable and skillful as social group workers. Phases of group development and worker tasks in each phase provide the course framework. |
| 852 |
(243) |
Social Work Practice with Couples (3 Hours) Prerequisite SoWo 540, equivalent course or permission of instructor..
A clinical seminar that analyzes the operations and character of couples counseling as a human services technique. |
| 853 |
(244) |
Approaches to Brief Treatment (3 Hours) Prerequisite SoWo 540, equivalent course or permission of instructor.
Clinical seminar introduces students to various types of brief treatment, including crisis intervention, psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral, and solution-focused. |
| 854 |
(255) |
Antisocial Behavior in Childhood and Early Adolescence: Theory and Practice. (3 Hours) Prerequisite SoWo 540, equivalent course or permission of instructor.This course
explores theories and interventive methods related to practice with children who have antisocial, aggressive behavior. Emphasis is placed on using protective/risk factors to design multisystemic service strategies. |
| 855 |
(282) |
Family Violence (3 Hours) Prerequisite, SoWo 540, equivalent course or permission of instructor.
This course provides an in-depth analysis of the etiology, effects, and dynamics of family violence as well as identification of appropriate assessment and treatment strategies. |
| 856 |
(283) |
Care of the Dying and Bereaved (3 Hours) Prerequisite, SoWo 540, equivalent course or permission of instructor.
This interdisciplinary clinical course addresses issues and practice models relating to terminal illness and bereavement faced throughout the life span. Co-taught by social work and nursing faculty. |
| 854 |
(245) |
Clinical Practice with Families (3 Hours) Prerequisite, SoWo 540, equivalent course or permission of instructor.
This advanced practice course is devoted to families coping with major life stressors and relational problems. Family therapy models are covered. |
| 860 |
(257) |
Child Welfare Perspectives & Practices (3 Hours)
Focus on knowledge, skills and critical thinking necessary for effective practice of child welfare. Students examine their own perspective regarding pertinent research , current events and initiatives in the state. |
| 862 |
(272) |
Services for Persons in Grief (3 Hours)
Understand the dynamics of grieving process and impact of bereavement on individuals/families, examine various determinants of loss and issues of complicated grief, and identify strengths-based clinical interventions. |
| 874 |
(249) |
Management and Community Practice (3 Hours) Prerequisite or co-requisite, SoWo 804.
Examines social work leadership in management and community practice within complex political and economic environments, emphasizing social work values and intervention methods. |
| 880 |
(238) |
Sustainable Development (3 Hours) Prerequisite SoWo 570, equivalent course or permission of instructor.
Examines perspectives and models of sustainable development. Students propose a project and present a participatory plan for engaging in sustainable development work. |
| 881 |
(250) |
Community Practice & Planning (3 Hours) Prerequisite, SoWo 570, equivalent course or permission of instructor.
Course focuses on roles and skills in community development, planning and organizing; and analysis of community practice models. Students will provide peer training in their special interest areas. |
| 882 |
(251) |
Citizen Participation and Volunteer Involvement (3 Hours) Prerequisite, SoWo 570, equivalent course or permission of instructor.
Examines the role of grassroots organization in advocacy, self-help, and social development; involvement of citizens in public planning; and development of volunteer programs. |
| 883 |
(254) |
Marketing and Fundraising for Nonprofit Organizations (3 Hours) Prerequisite, SoWo 570, equivalent course or permission of instructor.
This course helps students to develop skills and practices associated with marketing and fundraising strategies for nonprofit organizations at the macro level. |
| 884 |
(256) |
Executive Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations (3 Hours) Prerequisite, SoWo 570, equivalent course or permission of instructor.
An in-depth analysis of the executive role in nonprofit organizations, particularly in leadership transitions, strategic planning, board development, policy administration, governance, employee relations, and resource planning and acquisition. |
| 885 |
(702) |
Financial Management of Nonprofit Organizations (PUBA 702) (3 Hours) Prerequisite, SoWo 570, equivalent course or permission of instructor.
Provides basic financial skills for leaders of nonprofits, including bookkeeping fundamentals, interpreting financial statements, budgeting, cash management and investment, and legal compliance. |
Courses for Doctoral Students
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| 900 |
(301) |
Foundations for Theory Construction (3 Hours)
A critical and historical understanding of social work knowledge, values, and intervention provides students with a foundation for theory construction. |
| 910 |
(303) |
Research Methods in Social Intervention (3 Hours) Prerequisites, SoWo 510 and SoWo 911 or equivalent.
An introduction to the basic principles of research for planning and evaluating social interventions. Topics include problem formulation, design, measurement, analysis, and the application of findings to theory and practice. |
| 911 |
(304)
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Introduction to Social Statistics and Data Analysis (3 Hours) Prerequisites, SoWo 510 or equivalent.
Designed to explore basic principles and to provide advanced instruction in data analysis, including construction and analysis of tables, statistical tests, and introduction to the use of computer programs. |
| 912 |
(305) |
Research Practicum I (3 Hours) Prerequisites, SoWo 911.
Students develop independent research competence through work on a research project under the direction of an experienced researcher. |
| 913 |
(313) |
Advanced Research Methods in Social Intervention (3 Hours) Prerequisites, SoWo 900, SoWo 940.
Students build advanced competence in research design, data collection, data analysis, and statistics, by analyzing exemplary social work research and presenting independent learning projects within specialized areas of study. |
| 914 |
(314) |
Measurement in Social Intervention Research (3 Hours) Prerequisites, SoWo 910, SoWo 911.
Course deals with quantitative and qualitative measurement strategies. Readings focus on theoretical and conceptual foundations of qualitative and quantitative measurement. Students develop skill through two field studies. |
| 915 |
(315) |
Research Practicum II (Variable Credit)
Continuation of Research Practicum I. (On request.) |
| 919 |
(399) |
Special Topics in Doctoral Research (1-6 Hours) |
| 919 |
(384) |
Structural Equation Modeling (3 hours)
In this course, students will learn fundamental concepts and skills to conduct Structual Equation Modeling and will learn how to apply these techniques to social work research. |
| 919.001 |
(399) |
Longitudinal and Multilevel Analysis (3 hours)
This course introduces students to statistical frameworks, analytical tools, and social behavioral applications of three types of models: event history analysis, hierarchical linear modeling (HLM), and growth curve analysis. |
| 940 |
(312) |
Development of Social Intervention Models (3 hours)
Prerequisites, SoWo 900. A systematic approach to the design, implementation, and evaluation of social interventions provides the framework for developing models that address a range of social issues and needs. |
| 941 |
(319) |
Teaching Practicum (3 hours)
This practicum provides a range of supervised classroom opportunities and seminars designed to prepare doctoral students for teaching in social work education. |
| 994 |
(394) |
Doctoral Dissertation (Variable Credit)
Dissertation work. (On request.) |
