SOC-WK 5550      Program Evaluation and Management
this course is designed to train students in evaluation of direct practice, community needs and underserved populations. Students develop a new or enhanced model of service delivery to address needs. Strategic planning, management in theories and grant writing and major components of this course. Prerequisites: Completion of foundation year.
Credits: 3 hours
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SOC-WK 5560      Psychopathology: A Competency Based Assessment Model in Social Work Practice
The DSM will be used in conjunction with a competency-based assessment model that includes an ecological approach and systems theory to determine what biopsychosocial factors have contributed to the client's problem. The multi-axial system become a tool to gather information, that supports the competency-based assessment. Prerequsites: Foundation Coursework Offered: Every Fall
Credits: 3 hours
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SOC-WK 5562      Family Organization and Development
This course examines developmental and structural theory that supports family-centered social work practice. Within this theory, the course explores how culture and social class shape family values, beliefs and behavior and how these are manifest in family structure as the family responds to developmental tasks in the context of its community. Prerequisites: Completion of Social Work Foundation Sequence
Credits: 3 hours
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SOC-WK 5563      Life Span Issues in Developmental Disabilities
The need for interdisciplinary process in the human services sector, which supports inclusiveness and quality of life of individuals, is covered. The course covers cultural competence, person-centered and community-based application of services for their implications in planning and delivery of services. Cross-listed with Psych 5541Prerequisites: Completion of Social Work Foundation Sequence
Credits: 3 hours
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SOC-WK 5564      Advanced Group Interventions in Social Work
This course provides both a didactic and experiential introduction to advanced group therapy for social work practice, explores the therapeutic factors, norms and their creation, the role of leader and termination as a group experience. Offered: On Demand
Credits: 3 hours
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SOC-WK 5565      Systemic Oppression and Social Justice Advocacy
This course presents theoretical concepts of oppression, privilege, and social justice advocacy. Students will examine their social principles and their personal experiences. Social work's core values of social practice will be critically analyzed. Prerequisites: Completion of Social Work Foundation Sequence.
Credits: 3 hours
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SOC-WK 5566      Family and Community Violence
Students will consider the sources of interpersonal violence. The causes and forms of community and family violence will be examined in relationship to the impact of individuals, families and communities. Prevention and intervention models will be studied and developed. Prerequisites: Completion of Social Work Foundation Sequence
Credits: 3 hours
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SOC-WK 5567      Collaborative Strengths-Based Practice: Multi-System Interventions
This course examines collaborative models of strengths-based, family-centered social work practice that receive significant funding from SAMHSA & NIH. Two models are explored in depth to compare and contrast program implementation when a model is based in values and philosophy vs. a theory-based model. The theory of change for each model is closely examined, as well as research supporting it and related ethical questions regarding assessment and intervention.
Credits: 3 hours
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SOC-WK 5568      School Social Work Practice
Students will learn the knowledge and skills required for performing roles and functions of school social work in K-12 settings. They will apply social systems and the strengths perspectives within the context of school as organizations interconnected to community environments. Offered: On Demand
Credits: 3 hours
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SOC-WK 5575      Advanced Generalist Community Practice
This seminar covers community social work practice at the advanced level addressing values, knowledge and skills essential for community social change. Models of community practice are addressed to facilitate student skill applicant in social planning, community development, and community collaboration strategies. Each model requires knowledge of large systems practice. Prerequistes: Completion of 30 crs or Required Foundation Curriculum Offered: Every Winter on Demand
Credits: 3 hours
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SOC-WK 5579      Integration Seminar In Advanced Generalist Practice
This course, taken in the last semester, serves as a final integration of advanced generalist competencies in direct practice, organization/mangagement, social action/community building and advocacy, research/evaluation and leadership skills. Students prepare a major project for presentation.
Credits: 3 hours
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SOC-WK 5580      Special Topics In Social Work
These seminars are designed to examine relevant and innovative areas emerging in social work practice which are not available in the regular course offerings. Topics, instructors, and prerequisites are listed in the semester bulletin. Prerequisite: Completion of foundation year.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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SOC-WK 5590      Readings And Investigations In Social Work
Under the direction of a faculty member, individual students may pursue an in-depth area of study in generalist social work practice, including a research project of the student's choice. Prerequisite: Permission of Director and Curriculum Committee.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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