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221 Introduction to Social Work (3)
This course is an introduction to
the field of social work and is the prerequisite for all required social
work courses. The class is designed to expose the student to the profession
of social work, an overview of systems theory, and the relationship
of the social worker to the overall social welfare system. The course will
emphasize a core understanding of generalist social work practice, the
NASW Code of Ethics, and the social work roles needed to impact systems
to solve human problems. Special emphasis will be placed on
helping the student to develop an understanding and appreciation for
diverse cultures, social and economic justice, disabilities, and populations
at risk. Open to all students. No prereq. F, Sp, Su
222 Social Welfare: Emergence of the Social Services (3)
This course
explores the philosophical and historical evolution of the American
social welfare system. Course content will cover public and voluntary
efforts to deal with poverty and other social problems. Theories of
political influence on social change are addressed. Content on social
justice, oppression, discrimination, spirituality, and diversity are included.
Open to all students. Prereq: SOCW 221. F, Sp
223 Introduction to Gerontology (3)
This is an introductory course to
the field of gerontology with an emphasis on programs, resources, and
services provided to older populations. Open to all students. No prereq. Sp
225 Child Welfare Services (3)
This introductory course provides a
survey of child welfare services in the human services field. Various services
are examined including child abuse and neglect, adoption, foster
care, and family support services. Open to all students. No prereq. F, Sp
238 Disabilities in Contemporary Society (3)
This course explores
important issues regarding disabilities in contemporary society. The history
of treatment of people with disabilities will be explored with an
emphasis on the implications of this history in current programs and
services. Special emphasis will be placed on a critical analysis of the
assumptions that support contemporary thinking about disabilities and
the service delivery systems based on these assumptions. The range of
disabilities addressed will include developmental, adventitious, hidden,
and visible. Open to all students. No prereq. Sp
239 Human Behavior and the Social Environment (3)
This course is
designed as a focal point of integration for human behavior content
already encountered in life span development, biology of human concern,
and social work courses required of pre-majors. The overall goal of
this course is to assist the student in understanding the “person-in-environment”
and systems concepts when working with individuals, families,
and groups. This course will also provide opportunities for the student
to understand the biological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual
aspects of individuals as well as other cultures and minority groups.
As a result, students will be able to integrate these components of
human behavior as a generalist social worker. Prereq: SOCW 221,
SOCW 222, SOC 121, PSY 201, PSY 261, and BIOL 105. F, Sp, Su
241 Social Work Intervention (3)
Basic introduction to generalist
social work practice and its various modes of intervention. The course
gives the student a frame of reference for analyzing various systems
encountered in social work practice and an opportunity to experience
some of the concepts, skills, value systems, and activities which are the
foundation of the practice of social work. Prereq: SOCW 221, SOCW
222, PSY 201, PSY 261, SOC 121, and BIOL 105. F, Sp
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