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SWK 100

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK

3 CR. (3L)

Covers the human services and the challenges and problems of working with people. Intervention strategies and skills are taught and human service systems, the role of the human service worker and attitudinal and ethical issues are covered. (This course is only offered in the Fall semester.)

 

SWK 106

INTRODUCTION TO ALCOHOL AND DRUGS

3 CR. (3L)

PRQ: REA 090 or equivalent assessment test score. Acquaints the beginning student with various issues related to the field of working with substance and alcohol abuse. This course will also introduce the student to the knowledge base, values, ethics, intervention skills and the diverse population groups served by social workers.

 

SWK 175-177

SPECIAL TOPICS

1-6 CR. (L)

Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest.

 

SWK 201

HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT I

3 CR. (3L)

PRQ: PSY 101, SOC 101. PRQ/CORQ: SWK 100. Focuses on the person in environment throughout the life span with an examination of the relationship between biological, psychological, social, spiritual and cultural systems. (This course is only offered in the Fall semester.)

 

SWK 202

HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT II

3 CR. (3L)

PRQ: SWK 201. Focus in this course is on an understanding and analysis of larger social systems which include the family, groups, communities and organizations. Emphasis on social systems as an organizing theoretical framework for understanding social functioning and change. (This course is only offered in the Spring semester.)

 

SWK 205

SOCIAL WELFARE IN THE UNITED STATES

3 CR. (3L)

PRQ/CORQ: SWK 100. Introduces students to the profession of Social Work and Social Welfare. Students will be presented with an historical and conceptual overview of the social welfare system in the United States. Attention is given to the mileiu within which social, political, economic, racial and cultural forces have interacted in the evolution of social welfare. (This course is only offered in the Fall semester.)

 

SWK 222

INTRODUCTION TO SWK PRACTICE

3 CR. (3L)

PRQ: SWK 100, SWK 201. PRQ/CORQ: SWK 202. Application of the foundation of generalist practice skills. Requires 15 clock hours of volunteer work in an approved human services agency. (This course is only offered in the Spring semester.)

 

SWK 275-277

SPECIAL TOPICS

1-6 CR. (L)

Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest.

 

 

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