B.S.S.W. Program Course Descriptions

200 Introduction to Social Work (3) Emergence of the social work profession. Professional mission, knowledge, skills, and values. Practice settings, client groups, helping services, career patterns, and practice methods. Designed to assist students to consider their ability for careers in social work.

250 Social Welfare (3) Development, structure, and function of the social welfare institution. Analysis of social welfare programs and impact of the institution on society.

310 Social Work Research (3) Scientific method and research strategies to evaluate one's practice and/or social service delivery. Knowledge of statistical techniques required. Prereq: Math 115 or Psychology 385. Coreq: 313, 316, 380.

312 Social Work Practice I (3) Knowledge, values, and skills for entry-level generalist practice in a variety of settings. The social work problem solving process, different size client systems, ethnic-sensitive assumptions, and the worker's regard for person-environment configuration. Concurrent skills laboratory. Progression required. Coreq: 314.

313 Social Work Practice II (3) In-depth study of generalist practice with individuals and families. Practice roles, value dilemmas, and working with people of diverse backgrounds. Concurrent skills laboratory. Progression required. Prereq: 312. Coreq: 310, 316, 380.

314 Human Behavior and the Social Environment (3) Interrelatedness of biological, social, cultural, environmental, and psychological factors in human behavior. Person-in-environment over the life span with special attention to diversity, impact of racism, sexism, and other sociocultural factors. Integration of knowledge into a social work practice perspective. Progression required. Prereq: English 101 & 102. Coreq: 312.

316 Culturally Responsive Social Work Practice (3) Social work practice with diverse populations. Variables including race, ethnicity, gender, class, and sexual orientation as they relate to generalist social work practice. Students develop self-awareness of their own culture and the culture of others, acquire knowledge and understanding of the impact of oppression on diverse groups. Progression required. Coreq: 310, 313, 380.

380 Field Practice in Social Work I (3) Eight-hour-per-week, supervised field experience with practice situations for developing professional skills, values, and attitudes. Concurrent seminar focuses on integration of knowledge with practice experiences. Progression required. Coreq: 310, 313, 316.

412 Social Work Practice III (3) Generalist practice with emphasis on groups and communities, including treatment theories, techniques, and issues. Progression required. Coreq: 416, 480.

416 Social Welfare Policies and Issues (3) Policy formation processes, policymakers in systems, and policy-related role expectations. Emphasis on utilizing and analytical framework and social change efforts. Progression required. Coreq: 412, 480.

460 Integrative Seminar (3) Social work content for entry-level professional practice and current issues influencing the profession. Includes development of a portfolio reflecting BSW competencies and research development and presentation. Progression required. Coreq: 481.

461 Child Welfare I: History, Programs, and Policies (3) Study of the child welfare system examining history, policies, and programs, both state and federal, pertinent to child maltreatment and juvenile justice. Progression or consent of instructor required.

462 Child Welfare II: Skills and Practice Methods (3) Emphasis on the special challenges, needed skills, and different strategies and interventions in the provision of culturally responsive child welfare services. Progression or consent of instructor required.

480-481 Field Practice in Social Work II, III (6,6) Sixteen-hour-per-week supervised agency field practicum for integration of theory and practice and critical examination of oneself as a professional helping person. Concurrent field seminar on the integration of knowledge with practice experiences. Progression required.