Social Work Degree

SWK 481. Field Education I. 5 Credits.

Provides learning opportunities in generalist social work practice emphasizing the core competencies and associated behaviors. Connects the theoretical and conceptual contributions of the classroom with the practical world of the internship setting. Also can be taken with SWK 483 for a one-semester block placement in an approved human service organization. Prerequisite: Admission to field program. Corequisite: SWK 482. S/U grading. F,S,SS.

SWK 424. Generalist Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families. 3 Credits.

Generalist practice with individuals and families is an introduction to social work practice theory with an emphasis on general systems and ecological perspectives on practice. Student will develop knowledge and skills to engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate social work practice with individuals and families. Prerequisite: Admission to the BSSW Program. Prerequisite or Corequisite: SWK 357. F,S,SS.

SWK 357. Human Behavior and the Social Environment II. 3 Credits.

Application of social work theory and research across the life span, with social systems theory as the conceptual framework. Theories regarding development of groups, communities and organizations. Prerequisite: Admission in the BSSW Program. F,S.

SWK 442. Social Policy. 3 Credits.

Provides knowledge of social policy, and develops critical analysis skills to advance social and economic well-being and understanding of the interaction between research, practice and policy. Prerequisite: Admission in the BSSW Program. F,S.

SWK 317. Social Work Research. 3 Credits.

Provides students with an understanding of basic qualitative and quantitative research methods. Students gain and apply skills related to the critical evaluation of research, and how to utilize research for practice. This course also provides students with foundational knowledge and skills necessary to understand and undertake practice evaluation in field placements and in entry-level practice settings. Prerequisite: Admission to the BSSW Program. Prerequisite or Corequisite: Statistics. F,S.

SWK 454. Generalist Social Work Practice with Communities and Organizations. 3 Credits.

An introduction to generalist social work practice with communities and organizations within the context of evidence-based interventions grounded in social work theory. Community assessment involves synthesizing multiple sources of data and evaluating aspects of communities and organization. Students develop skills to engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate communities and organizations. Prerequisite: Admission to the BSSW program. Prerequisite or Corequisite: SWK 317. F,S.