Full-time work for 16 weeks in a social welfare agency to develop the student’s perspective of social welfare and skills in working with people. Up to 4 s.h. may be earned each semester in full-time employment. Cooperative education plans must be individually arranged with the department. Elective credit only. Does not meet B.S.W. elective requirement.

Offered winter recess in January. Optional work experience/career education program designed to aid students in making informed career decisions based on practical experience and self-assessment. Affords opportunity to explore a work setting for eight hours per day for four days each week. Students spend one day a week on campus in a career-oriented seminar. Written assignments required. Applications must be submitted by November 15.
Note: This course may not be used to meet BSW elective requirements.

The nature of professional help; a framework for problem-solving in the context of the social environment; values, knowledge, and skills to facilitate professionally effective interpersonal relationships. Fieldwork provides opportunity to work with people in an assigned social work context, six hours per week – 60 hours total. Remedial work in English and/or mathematics must be completed by the end of Social Welfare 0052 and C060.
Note: May be taken concurrently with Social work C060 or 0372. May be taken by non-social work majors with permission of the Chair.

Formal and informal networks; the interrelationships between agency structure and general service delivery systems; the relationship between the immediate environment and the larger social system. Field placement continues in assigned field agency 84 hours, six hours per week. Formal admission to the major is contingent upon successful completion of this course, which is a prerequisite for further work in the department.
Note: May be taken Concurrently with Social Work C060 or 0372.

Communication of verbal, nonverbal, and written messages transmitted, interpreted, and responded to in the social work process is the medium through which the purposes are achieved. Students will develop knowledge, values, and beginning skills necessary for effective work with individuals and groups.

Major theories of individual and family behavior. The person as a bio-psycho-socio-cultural being; the process by which human development occurs throughout the life cycle. The dynamic interrelationships between biological, psychological, and environmental factors which create both human diversity and likeness.

Values and the development of social services since ancient times with special emphasis on England and America. Evolution of welfare services related to economic, political, socio-cultural conditions in significant periods studied; attitudes and values then and now.

The development of present social welfare services, including structure, finances, functions, and public and private agencies. Exploration of selected social welfare issues, policy and administration, controversies, and new proposals and directions.

A tutorial program, developed by instructor and student, to permit study of issues relevant to social welfare and social work. Extensive readings, consultation with community leaders, and research required. Study plan must be submitted preceding semester and approved by the coordinator of independent study.

Childhood Psychopathology: interference in normal development which results in various kinds of troubled behavior.

An overview of knowledge, skills, values, and policy issues related to prevention and service delivery to persons infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. Includes a minimum of 12 hours of volunteer work related to HIV/AIDS.

Current patterns of service delivery, impact on the user and on staff; alternative issues in service delivery.

A one-year course beginning in the fall semester. Principles and skills of social work practice. The problem-solving, social functioning model of social work practice; students engage in direct service delivery; emphasis on generic skills and the need to facilitate client independence through intervention at both the micro-and macro-levels. A supervised field work experience.

Social work practice in selected social welfare and related agencies; 200 hours of instruction. Opportunity to connect social work theory with practice, to develop skills, and understand their application with the user of service.
Note: For details on field placement process, refer to Senior Seminar Field Guide.

A continuation of the field practice begun in Social Work 0290; 200 hours in field instruction.

This course traces the history of American Health Care Policy. Current issues are studied, including AIDS, homelessness, costs, etc. The American system is compared with that of other countries.

This course will explore the historical, philosophical, legal, social, political, and economic influences on the development of child welfare services. Selected aspects of children’s lives will be examined to understand and analyze the state of children in the United States and the effects of state intervention in the lives of children and their families. A range of services from family supports to foster care, kinship care, adoption, and family preservation will be examined. Issues of access and equity , gender, differential needs and treatment of children based on race, socioeconomic status, and family type will frame the analyses. Comparisons between the U.S. and other countries will be made to address changes for the future.

This course provides students with current information about alcohol and other substance abuse. Using ecosystems and family systems frameworks, information is presented regarding the bio-psycho-social impact of alcohol and other substance abuse on individual and family functioning. Particular attention is given to treatment options and resources for change.

An exploration of social transformation theories and practices in the humanities, sciences, social sciences, and other uncategorized ventures for a different world. Topics selected by students range from Art therapy to Zen Buddhism. Emphasizes participatory learning and practical application in social work settings.

In this course, developmental disabilities are examined primarily from a sociological perspective. Knowledge about developmental disabilities, the deinstitutionalization movement and human service provisions are presented. Attitudes and values toward people with developmental disabilities are covered with the problem area of stigma being examined in depth. Each student is given the opportunity to become a personal associate of a mentally handicapped person as an aspect of the learning of the course.
Note: Open to undergraduate and graduate students in social work and other professional programs.

0363. Crime and Social Welfare (3 s.h.) F S

Social welfare implications for consumers, processors, and service providers; past, present, and emerging goals of the criminal justice system.

This course is designed to introduce and sensitize students to the various types of systematic institutional racism that pervades the major fabric of American society. The course delves into the theory and practices of cultural and institutional functions of racism on the individual, group organizational levels of social work practices and policy. The colossal effects on historically subordinated and disparaged peoples in the United States will be thoroughly analyzed. Specifically, we will look at social institutions, e.g. ,education, human services, health, law businesses, prisons.

Biological, physical, psychological, and social aspects of aging. Income, family, living arrangements, and health in relation to needs, services, and gaps in services. Students develop actions projects in education, programmatic change, and research.

0369. Societal Responses to Aging (2-4 s.h.) F S

The second of a two-course sequence. Explores public and private resources, the need for social and political action, the network of services to meet the needs of individuals and their families, present policies and practice in income maintenance, health, housing, safety, and social status. Public-private sponsorship, cost, accountability, benefit levels and administration. Student social action projects completed and expanded.

Different theoretical conceptualizations of the role of the social worker in the group. Social group work, group psychotherapy, group dynamics, and growth-group literature. Special focus on the worker involved with community groups.

The dynamics of loss, the stress of grief and mourning, societal attitudes about death, and cultural variations in dealing with loss and bereavement practices. To help students explore and examine personal meanings about loss and to prepare students to be responsive and helpful as social workers working with those experiencing loss and grief. Class sessions combine cognitive and experiential material.

This course provides an introduction to the law as it affects the human services professional and the practice of social work. The course provides an overview of major areas of the law as they relate to juveniles, families, and the elderly. It also includes a review of professional responsibilities including informed consent, privileged communication, malpractice laws and the building of effective social work/legal terms.

Introduction to the field of alcoholism. In addition to conceptual and definitional issues, various perspectives relating to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Two visits to Alcoholics Anonymous "open" meetings required.

To assist students in using their knowledge of the elderly and the dynamics of group process to assist the elderly in functioning effectively in different kinds of groups. Development of social group process skills with the elderly for self-development, problem-solving, social change, and for achieving group goals.

An introduction to the philosophy, concepts, principles, and methods of empirical research in the social and behavioral sciences. Characteristic stages and formats of social research are reviewed, with the primary aim of developing beginning competence in the critical assessment of published research and use of research techniques.
Note: This course is to be taken in the junior year.

This course builds on the knowledge of research methods and data analysis taught in SW 390 – Introduction to Social Work Research. The purpose of SW 391 is to develop students’ abilities to use research methods for the purposes of evaluating social work practice, programs and policies.

This course focuses on the design and process of case management as an approach to human service delivery. The students will acquire knowledge and skills to provide effective and efficient services. The course content includes the history of case management and the specialized knowledge theory, and methods necessary to meet clients’ needs.

This course is designed as an introduction to the basic principles, strategies and tactics of community organizing. It emphasizes the role of people in shaping decisions concerning their lives. This course is available for graduate or undergraduate credit in the School of Social Administration.
Note: Semester offered has not yet been determined for this new course, please check course schedule.