400 Field Practice and Integrative Seminar I. 2-6 cr. An approved professional foundation field placement in direct social work practice in a community agency setting. A minimum of 16 hours per week, including an integrative field unit seminar. The first course of the two-seminar field sequence. P: Sr or Grad st; Social Work major; cons of field director.
401 Field Practice and Integrative Seminar II. 2-6 cr. Continuation of Social Work 400. P: Sr or Grad st; Social Work major; Soc Work 400; cons field director.
440 Practice I: Foundations of Generalist Practice. 2 cr. Provides a conceptual base for generalist social work practice at all intervention levels. Helps students learn social work purposes, values, ethics, processes, roles, methods, and integrate social work theory and practice. P: Sr or Grad st, soc work major.
441 Practice II: Generalist Practice with Individuals, Families & Groups. 3 cr. Develops generalist social work knowledge and skills for working with and on behalf of individuals, families, and groups. Lectures and labs focus on development of basic social work direct practice skills. P: Sr or Grad st, soc work major.
442 Practice III: Generalist Practice with Communities and Organizations. 2 cr. Exposes students to the theory and practice of planned change in communities and organizations and helps them incorporate a generalist model into practice at these levels of intervention. P: Sr or Grad st, soc work major, Soc Work 440 & 441.
605 The Field of Social Work. 2 cr. Nature, purpose, function, and organizational content of the profession. Historical development; a consideration of the development of the social welfare institutions, formation of social welfare policies and their impact on practice, and the role of the social work professional. P: Grad st.
606 Social Policy. 2 cr. Analysis of policy issues as applied to such fields as poverty, discrimination, crime, physical and mental health on both national and state levels. P: Grad st.
640 Social Work with Ethnic and Racial Groups. 2-3 cr. This course prepares students for generalist social work practice in a multicultural society. It discusses Afro-Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, and Asian Americans, and implications are drawn for social policy. P: Soc work/welfare major.
650 Methods of Social Work Research. 2-3 cr. Social research and problems of project design and programming. Distinctive characteristics of investigations directed to planning, administrative, and scientific objectives. P: Jr st, stat requirement filled, soc welfare major, BSW or MSW stdts.
711 Human Behavior and the Environment. 2 cr. The literature on human behavior and the environment is reviewed from a bio-psychosocial perspective. Special attention is given to understanding individual and family behavior and development as a function of reciprocal interactions with groups, communities, organizations, and society. P: Grad st.
579 Special Topics in Social Work. 1 cr. Intensive study of selected topics in the field of social work. P: Jr st; cons inst.
624 Social Work with the Small Group. 2-3 cr. Exploration of the small group as the interventive unit; major models and techniques; principles guiding the selection of the small group approach to intervention based on research knowledge of problems, processes, and outcomes. P: Sr or Grad st, soc work major & Soc Work 440.
642 Social Work and Adolescents. 2-3 cr. Drawing on multiple theoretical perspectives and a critical review of the literature, students explore practice implications and interventions regarding problems of adolescents and at-risk youth with a focus on environmental influences that affect normal development. P: Soc work/welfare major.
644 Social Work and Developmental Disabilities. 2-3 cr. Definition, incidence, etiology, and prevention of mental retardation and other developmental disabilities. Examines the life-cycle needs of this population, as well as social-welfare issues, social services available, and the social worker's role. P: Jr st, soc work/welfare major.
646 Child Abuse and Neglect. 2-3 cr. The course is concerned with physical, emotional and sexual abuse of children, child neglect and exploitation. P: Soc work/welfare major.
656 Family Practice in Foster and Kinship Care. 2-3 cr. Social welfare issues from national and local perspective, research, and foster care practice. P: Jr st and Social Work major, open to special students.
657 Understanding Latino Families and Communities. (Crosslisted with Chicla) 3 cr. Examines U.S. Latino families and communities, including social and economic conditions, cultural values, and issues of identity, race, gender, discrimination, acculturation and language. A service-learning course, students gain knowledge of and direct experience with social work issues in Latino communities. P: Jr st.
659 International Aspects of Social Work. 2-3 cr. P: Jr st and Social Work 205 or cons inst.
660-669 Topics in Contemporary Social Welfare. 2-3 cr. Topics change. Examples: Foundations of Social Work Practice with Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Persons; Culturally Competent Social Work Practice; Death and Dying: Practice Skills and Challenges; Disaster Relief and Recovery; Brief Therapies in Social Work. P: Jr st, soc work/welfare major.
712 Psychopathology in Social Work. 2 cr. Teaches social workers to recognize selected major mental disorders and to become familiar with social work practice approaches used in treatment of these disorders. P: Grad st.
715 Family Systems in Social Work. 1-2 cr. P: Grad st.
721 Methods of Planning Analysis. (Crosslisted with Urb R Pl) 3 cr. Research methods and statistics used in analyzing planning problems: conceptualization, design, and implementation of planning research; statistical methods for analyzing data including review of inferential statistics, analysis of variance, correlation, and multiple regression; use of computer; review of sources of planning data. P: Grad st.
741 Interventions with Children, Youth, and Families. 2 cr. Addresses multi-level interventions with children, youth, and families across multiple service systems, with an emphasis on practice innovations. P: Grad st.
742 Assessing and Treating Children and Adolescents. 2 cr. An advanced practice course on social work treatment methods with children and adolescents from a cognitive behavioral perspective. Assessment, treatment, and generalization of change strategies; problem-solving; resource development; intervention planning and other practice issues are explored. P: Grad st.
746 Interdisciplinary, Coordinated Care of the Child with Chronic Illness. (Crosslisted with Pediat, Nursing, Phm Prac) 2-3 cr. Workshops, case conferences/simulations, and problem-solving exercises are presented by members of an interdisciplinary pediatric team and guest speakers. Course integrates knowledge from medicine, nursing, pharmacy, social work, nutrition, respiratory care, home care, and education with an emphasis on critical transition points in the care of children with chronic disease. P: Grad st and/or cons inst.
800 Field Practice and Integrative Seminar III. 2-6 cr. An approved advanced social work practice field placement in an area of concentration. A minimum of 20 hours per week, including an integrative field unit seminar. The first of the two-semester advanced field sequence. P: Grad st; cons of field director.
801 Field Practice and Integrative Seminar IV. 2-6 cr. Continuation of Social Work 800. P: Grad st; Soc Work 800; cons of field director.
821 Aging and Mental Health. 2 cr. Prepares front line social workers to address mental health needs of older adults and their family members. Examines common mental health conditions, assessment, planning, evidence-based individual, family and group interventions, resources, cultural competence, ethical issues, and contexts for practice. P: Grad st.
822 Family Law I. (Crosslisted with LAW) 2-3 cr. Marriage and less formal spousal relationships, husband-wife relationships in on-going marriage; divorce and its economic and custody consequences; post-divorce relationships. P: Cons inst required for Social Work.
823 Family Law II. (Crosslisted with LAW) 3 cr. The relationship of parent and child; the rights of unmarried mothers and fathers and their children; parental rights to custody vis a vis third parties; parents' rights to make decisions affecting children; neglect; termination of parental rights; the foster care system and adoption.
824 Family Caregiving Across the Life Span. 2 cr. This course focuses on family caregiving across different groups of care recipients, includinfg people with Alzheimer's disease, mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, Aids, as well as frail elderly and children with special health care needs. P: Grad st.
825 Grief, Death, Loss and Life. 2 cr. This course introduces social work students to the nature and centrality of the experience of loss and subsequent grief in their personal lives, in the lives of their clients, and in their role as professional helpers. P: Grad st.
826 Social Work Practice with Older Adults. 2 cr. This advanced practice course focuses on social work practice with older adults, their families, and others in their support systems. Particular attention is given to skill and technique development in one-to-one family and group interventions. P: Grad st.
835 Advanced Soc Work Practice in Mental Health. 2 cr. Focuses on the core practice theories, conceptual frameworks, and intervention skills necessary for social work practice in mental health. P: Grad st in social work.
836 Mental Health Policies and Services. 2-3 cr. Prepares students for leadership roles in mental health programs, agencies and organizations. Examines mental health policies and services that influence care and treatment of persons with mental illness and shape mental health care systems, programs and services. P: Grad st.
840 Advanced Macro Practice. 2 cr. Explores multiple approaches social workers use to influence groups, organizations, communities and systems. Concepts, theories and models of macro level practice and advanced practice skills for addressing complex practice and organizational situations are examined. P: Grad st.
841 Administration in Social Work. 2-3 cr. Principally focused on developing management skills through case material and structured activities. Students go through the various sequential activities involved in conceptualizing and getting funding for a human service program, and in developing and managing a nonprofit organization. P: Grad st.
842 Consultation and Supervision in Social Work. 2-3 cr. Learning patterns, principles and methods of supervision and consultation. P: Grad st.
854 Crises Intervention in Social Work. 2-3 cr. Meaning of crisis to client systems and social work practitioners; principles guiding rational decision to intervene at the point of "critical incident". P: Grad st.
860-869 Recent Developments in Social Work. 2-3 cr. Topics change. Examples: Mh Practice with Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Persons; Social Work and Substance Abuse; Mh Interventions with Children and Families. P: Grad st.
870 Clinical Social Work Interventions in Severe Mental Illnesses. 2 cr. An advanced practice course that teaches evidence-based interventions used by clinical social workers in the treatment of serious mental illnesses. P: Grad st.
873 Social Work Practice in Health Care. 2 cr. Develops advanced practice knowledge and skills for social workers practicing in health and health care settings. P: Grad st.
874 Advanced Practice in Health, Aging, and Disability. 2 cr. Develops advanced practice knowledge and skills related to practice issues common to social workers practicing in the areas of aging, health, and/or disability. P: Grad st.
875 Health, Aging, and Disability Policy and Services. 2 cr. Provides knowledge about the contemporary organization of health care, as well as policies and services for older adults and people with disabilities. P: Grad st.
920 Child, Youth, and Family Policies and Services. 2 cr. Considers legislation, policies, and institutional structures that affect children, youth, and families across multiple service systems. P: Grad st.
921 Child Welfare. 2-3 cr. Implications of knowledge from the social and behavioral sciences and public welfare policy on child welfare problems and services. P: Grad st.
923 Family Violence. 2 cr. An overview of the risk factors and trauma effects of the major forms of family violence. Models of prevention and intervention will be described. Attitudes about family violence will be explored. Basic skills for detecting abuse and making referrals will be taught. P: Grad st.
924 Family Problems and Social Work. 2-3 cr. Review of family theory and its relevance for social work practice; an analysis of family subsystems in the U.S.; current research on the American family. P: Grad st.
929 Social Work and Substance Abuse. 2-3 cr. History, current understanding, assessment, and treatment of problematic substance abuse. Provided knowledge and social work skills to conceptualize, screen, assess, and treat substance abuse and co-occurring disorders (i.e., mental illness and substance use disorders. A biopsychosocial perspective is emphasized. P: Grad st.
940 Ethical Behavior in Social Work Practice. 2 cr. Ethical practice considerations confronting social workers. P: Grad st.
990 Thesis-Research. 2-3 cr. P: Cons inst.
999 Independent Reading. 1-9 cr. P: Cons inst.
880 Prevention Science. (Crosslisted with HDFS, Ed Psych, Nursing) 3 cr. This course provides a theoretical, empirical and practical foundation for prevention science as it relates to the prevention of human social problems. Research and evaluation methods, program design strategies, best practices and policy as they relate to the field of prevention are also examined. P: 2nd yr Grad st or cons inst.
881 Capstone Seminar in Prevention Science. (Crosslisted with HDFS, Ed Psych, Nursing) 1 cr. This course provides an opportunity for students to meet with prevention professionals and scholars from across campus and the community to explore current and emerging issues of prevention research and professtional practice. P: HDFS/Ed Psych/Nurs/Soc Work 880 & cons inst.
946 Faculty Research Seminar. 1 cr. This course is designed to: further the socialization of students to the Ph.D. program, its aims and objectives; provide opportunities for faculty to discuss research interests and doctoral education. P: Grad st.
947 Student Research Seminar. 1 cr. Course designed to: provide a forum for students to discuss experiences, success strategies and research interests; provide opportunities for advanced doctoral students to receive feedback on their research and later, on colloquia they prepare for their job searches.
948 Proseminar. 1-3 cr. Doctoral seminars. P: Cons inst.
949 Proseminar. 1-3 cr. P: Cons inst.
951 PhD Proseminar. 1-3 cr. P: Cons inst.
952 PhD Proseminar. 3 cr. P: Cons inst.
953 PhD Proseminar. 2-3 cr. P: Cons inst.