SWK 2361 - Introduction to Social Work
Hours: 3
An overview of the history and development of social work as a profession. The course is designed to foster philosophical, historical, and critical understanding of the social work profession including social work values, ethics, and areas of practice utilized under a Generalist Social Work Model.

SWK 2362 - Social Welfare: Legislation, Programs, and Services
Hours: 3
This course offers a historical and contemporary examination of legislation and resulting programs, policies, and services in the context of the social welfare system in the United States. Special attention is given to the political, economic, environmental, and social conditions that prompted the development of legislation to meet the needs of vulnerable populations. Societal responses to legislation are also considered.

SWK 2389 - Academic Cooperative
Hours: 3
A supervised experiential learning course designed to integrate program study with introductory exposure to the field of social work. In conjunction with individual study and/or seminars, the student will set specific goals and objectives i the study of social work and/or social institutions. The course must include a minimum of 80 contact hours (48 hours in a social service setting).

SWK 322 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Hours: 3
This course examines biophysical, psychological and behavioral domains of human development. Individuals and families’ interactions with the environment are emphasized in young adulthood, middle adulthood and the later years. Major theories to underpin assessment and interventions with individual and family client systems are presented, within the broader context of a systems approach. Prerequisites: SWK 2361, 2389, 2362. Restricted to social work majors and social welfare minors. Corequisites: SWK 328, SWK 329, SWK 370.

SWK 325 - Social Work Practice with Mezzo Systems
Hours: 3
This course teaches the application of social work skills to work with groups. Students will learn the dynamics of task and process groups and how to apply a systematic approach to the development, implementation, termination and evaluation of groups. Prerequisites: SWK 2361. 2362, 2389, 322, 328, 329, and 370. Restricted to social work majors.

SWK 328 - Social Welfare Policy and Services
Hours: 3
Students are acquainted with the social welfare institution and learn to analyze how its policies and services interact with other social forces in responding to social problems of clients at all levels of systems. Emphasis is given to the examination of how social policies affect oppressed populations. Prerequisites: SWK 2361, 2362, 2389; Concurrent enrollment in SWK 322, 329, and 370 required. Restricted to social work majors and social welfare minors.

SWK 329 - Social Work Practice with Micro Systems
Hours: 3
This practice course teaches the application of social work skills with individuals and families. Students will apply a systematic approach to interviewing, assessment, intervention and evaluation of work with individuals and families. Special attention will be given to issues of diversity and ethics in practice. Skills are developed through class exercises, videotaped role plays, and written assignments. Prerequisites: SWK 2361, SWK 2362, SWK 2389 with a C or better; Concurrent enrollment in SWK 322, SWK 328, and SWK 329 is required. Restricted to social work majors.

SWK 331 - Social Work Practice with Macro Systems
Hours: 3
This practice course teaches the application of social work skills with organizations and communities. Students will apply a systematic approach to data gathering, assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation with organizations and communities. Special attention will be given to issues of diversity and ethics in practice. Skills are developed through class exercises, role plays, and written assignments. Prerequisites: SWK 2361, 2362, 2389, 322, 328, 329 with a C or better. Restricted to students in the BSW Program. Corequisites: SWK 325, SWK 348, SWK 350.

SWK 340 - Global Perspectives of Human Welfare
Hours: 3
Global Perspectives of Human Welfare. Three semester hours. (Capstone) This social work elective focuses on the development of student awareness of meeting global human needs. Students are taught to assess and plan culturally appropriate interventions as well as integrate macro theory into international social work practice. Students will be encouraged to develop awareness that they are part of an international community.

SWK 348 - Promoting Mental Health Across Populations
Hours: 3
Promoting Mental Health Across Populations - Three semester hours. This course teaches skills for understanding and promoting mental health for people with developmental disabilities, the aged, people with AIDS and other special needs. Prerequisites: SWK 322, 328, 329, 370 with a C or better. Restricted to social work majors. Corequisites: SWK 325, SWK 331, SWK 350.

SWK 350 - Social Work Research Methods
Hours: 3
This course develops students' knowledge and skills in the use of research designs appropriate for the evaluation of practice with all levels of client systems. Students are also taught to critically evaluate the appropriateness of designs used in published research. Prerequisites: SWK 2361, 2362, 2389, 322, 328, 329, 370 with a C or better. Restricted to social work majors and social welfare minors.

SWK 361 - Issues in Family Treatment
Hours: 3
Issues in Family Treatment. Three semester hours. This elective course is designed to enable students to understand the theories and processes of helping families. Information is provided on diverse family structures and work with families facing divorce, death, domestic violence, and other social problems.

SWK 362 - Child Welfare
Hours: 3
Child Welfare. Three semester hours. This elective course introduces the student to the practice field of child welfare. Topics include child protection laws and their enforcement, and problems of family and parent functioning that impinge on children's well-being and the policies and services that relate to these problems.

SWK 370 - Writing and Technology Skills in Social Work
Hours: 3
This course develops students' computer and writing skills for human service settings. Students will learn APA style, Web-based research, Excel, and appropriate documentation skills for practice. Prerequisites: SWK 2361, SWK 2362, SWK 2389 with a C or better; Concurrent enrollment in SWK 322, SWK 328, and SWK 329 is required. Restricted to social work majors.

SWK 389 - Independent Study
Hours: 1-6
Individualized instruction/research at an advanced level in a specialized content area under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated when the topic varies. Prerequisites: Consent of program director.

SWK 422 - Integration of Practice
Hours: 3
This course is designed to pull together content from SWK 322, 325, 329, and 331 by examining the generalist problem-solving approach in its entirety. Assignments are made to facilitate students' application of practice theories and demonstrate appropriate social work documentation skills. Prerequisites: SWK 322, 328, 325, 329, 331, 348, 350, 370 with a C or better; Restricted to social work majors. Corequisites: SWK 425.

SWK 424 - Generalist Practice in the Field
Hours: 3
Generalist Practice in the Field. Three semester hours. This course provides students with a review of BSW course content, information and skills for professional development, and requires students to demonstrate an understanding of the application of social work theory in practice settings. Prerequisites: SWK 422, 425; concurrent enrollment in 426 required; restricted to social work majors. Corequisites: SWK 426.

SWK 425 - Field Instruction I
Hours: 3
Students enrolled in this course participate in educationally directed field practice, under supervision, in a social service agency. Students must complete a total of 160 clock hours of work in the field agency and attend a weekly university-instructed campus seminar designed to help students process and understand field experiences. Prerequisites: SWK 2361, 2362, 2389, 322, 325, 328, 329, 331, 348, 350, 370. Permission from the department is required; a GPA of 2.5 overall in the major is required to enter the field. Restricted to social work majors.

SWK 426 - Field Instruction II
Hours: 6
Students enrolled in this course participate in a continuation of Field I in an educationally directed field practice experience under supervision in a social service agency. Students must complete a total of 240 clock hours of work in the field agency and attend a weekly university-instructed campus seminar designed to help students process and understand field experiences. Prerequisites: SWK 422, 425; concurrent enrollment in SWK 424; permission of the department is required. Restricted to social work majors. Corequisites: SWK 424.

SWK 489 - Independent Study
Hours: 1-6
Individualized instruction/research at an advanced level in a specialized content area under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated when the topic varies. Prerequisites: Consent of program director.

SWK 490 - H Honors Thesis
Hours: 3
SWK 490 - H Honors Thesis - Hours: 3. Individualized instruction/research at an advanced level in a specialized content area under the direction of a faculty member. Note: May be repeated when the topic varies. Prerequisites: Consent of department head.

SWK 491 - H Ind Honors Readings
Hours: 3
SWK 491 - H IND HONORS RDGS Hours: 3. Individualized instruction/research at an advanced level in a specialized content area under the direction of a faculty member. Note - May be repeated when the topic varies. Prerequisites: Consent of department head.

SWK 492 - Study Abroad
Hours: 3
This course explores the evolution and current development of social work practice in other countries through building knowledge links between political processes, economic constraints and the actual implementation of public policies. The focus will include how modern and evolving bureaucracies along with cultural and institutional frameworks of a given political system dictate the ways in which governments work and interact with the public/private sector.

SWK 497 - Special Topics
Hours: 1-4
Special Topics. One to four semester hours. Organized class. May be repeated when topics vary.