SOCW 151 - Introduction to Social Work
Social work as a profession; history; current practice settings; professional values and requirements.

SOCW 251 - Social Issues, Policy and Programs
Overview of social welfare policies and programs; political, economic and social conditions affecting disadvantaged populations. Policy development and analysis, advocacy, historical perspectives. (P1)

SOCW 253 - Interviewing Skills for Practice
Basic knowledge of the profession; emphasis on communication and interviewing skills and the generalist approach. PREQ: 151 and Social Work Major.

SOCW 334 - Human Behavior and Social Environment 1
Focus on interaction of people with their environments from pregnancy to young adulthood. Theories and research about human growth and development are considered.

SOCW 335 - Social Work Research and Statistics
Research and statistical methods used in building social work practice knowledge.

SOCW 354 - Human Behavior and Social Environment 2
Focus on interaction of people and their environments from adolescence to later adulthood. Theories and research about human growth and development are considered. PREQ: 334.

SOCW 362 - Direct Practice: Individuals and Families
Application of knowledge, values, and skills to social work practice: individuals, families and groups. PREQ: 335, 253, and admission to the social work program.

SOCW 364 - Community Practice
Application of knowledge, values, and skills to social work practice: organizations and communities; advocacy. PREQ: 335, 253, and admission to the social work program.

SOCW 402 - Diversity in Contemporary Society
Focus on diversity of culture, ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation, and gender; emphasis on the consequences of marginalizing members of oppressed groups. (P1)

SOCW 486 - Field Practicum
Full-time supervised placement in selected human service agencies to integrate theory with practice and prepare for professional responsibility. PREQ: Permission of Director of Field Practicum. COREQ: 496.

SOCW 496 - Field Seminar
Integration of content with field practice. PREQ: Permission of Director of Field Practicum. COREQ: 486, 495.

Elective Courses

SOCW 304 - School Social Work
Practice in the school system: its content, history, and legal framework; special needs children; designs, delivery, and evaluation of services. PREQ: 151 or permission of instructor.

SOCW 320 - Gender and Power in Social Work
Focus on institutional policies and beliefs related to gender, and how these may affect social work practice among various client systems.

SOCW 327 - Social Work with Children & Families
Concepts and skills for intervention with families; emphasis on family strengths and community resources and some policies affecting families. PREQ: 151 or permission of instructor.

SOCW 329 - Social Work with Older Adults
Concepts and skills for effective practice with the aging; needs and strengths of older people; community resources; professional approaches to intervention.

SOCW 330 - Social Work in the Health Field
Concepts and skills for intervention in hospitals, out-patient clinics and other health settings, and on some policies affecting health care.

SOCW 340 - Critical Thinking for Social Workers
Practical tools and techniques for critical thinking: Social work applications.

SOCW 415 - Social Work and Mental Health
The mental health system, issues, history, common diagnoses, emphasis on the strengths perspective. PREQ: 151 or permission of instructor.

SOCW 420 - Addictions
Overview of complex issues related to addictions, including drug, alcohol, gambling, and eating addictions; examines addiction within the context of developmental life stages and culture. (P1)

SOCW 426 - Child Welfare
Child welfare services, public and private programs, children's rights, and issues affecting services for children and families. PREQ: 151 or permission of instructor.