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Social Work
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| Title |
Introduction to Social Welfare and Social Work |
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| Description |
Overview of social welfare and social work, including fields of practice, institutions, populations served, special issues, and an introduction to some social work methods and theories. |
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Social Gerontology |
| Prerequisite |
SOC 110 |
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| Description |
This course introduces students to the field of social gerontology for providing an overview of the significant sociological perspectives, social issues, and empirical social science research pertaining to the phenomenon of aging in society. The main goal of the course is to foster an understanding of aging as a process that is characteristic of both individuals and societies through a focus on social factors that shape the individual's experience of aging and the consequences of an aging population for social institutions. Same as SOC 308. |
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Human Behavior and the Social Environment |
| Prerequisite |
PSY 113 OR SOC 110 |
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| Description |
Overview and application of systems theory. Assess the interactions among individuals and between individuals and social systems. Includes an integration of bio-psycho-social variables that affect human development and behavior. Prior or concurrent enrollment in SW 250, PSY 202, and BIOL 104 is required. |
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| Title |
Topics in Social Work |
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| Description |
This course covers various topics from the discipline of Social Work. The course may be repeated when topics vary. |
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| Title |
Research Methods in Social Work |
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| Writing Intensive |
Yes |
| Description |
Study of research methods (designs) and processes including assessing problems, analyzing and presenting data, and monitoring and evaluating intervention and services in social work practice. Admission to the Social Work program is required. |
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Child Welfare Services |
| Prerequisite |
SW 250 |
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| Description |
Problems, policies, and practices in the area of child welfare. Content includes: children's guardianship, the juvenile court system, children's out-of-home care, child protection services, foster care and adoption. The listed prerequisite can be waived with consent of instructor. |
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| Title |
Gerontology: Policy and Practice |
| Prerequisite |
SOC 308 OR SW 308 or WS 308 |
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This course is a senior seminar for gerontology majors. Four to six hours a week will involve field experience working in a facility involving elderly care. Two hours a week will involve in-class discussions of the field experience as well as an examination of social policies relating to the elderly, including Social Security, Medicare, the Older Americans Act and Medicaid. Same as SOC 410. |
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Chemical Dependency |
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Exploration of chemical use, abuse, and addiction, with emphasis on alcohol as the drug of choice. Prevention, intervention, special problems of women, youth, elderly, and minority populations are examined. The listed prerequisite can be waived with consent of instructor. |
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Generalist Practice: Individuals |
| Prerequisite |
SW 330 |
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| Description |
Generalist social work practice utilizing the problem-solving model with focus on the knowledge, values and skills for working with individuals. Prior or concurrent registration in SW 400 is required. |
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| Title |
Readings in Social Welfare |
| Prerequisite |
SW 330 |
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| Description |
Reading in-depth in selected areas of social work under faculty supervision and consent. Credits determined by the extent and depth of the readings. |
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Generalist Practice with Families |
| Prerequisite |
SW 330 |
| Course Outline |
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| Description |
This course is designed to give students beginning competency skills and knowledge in generalist social work practice using the Generalist Intervention Model with families. The family as a whole is viewed as the client system and is the unit of attention. An ecological perspective and systems view of practice is used. Intervention theories and practice skills are studied and applied. The course builds on knowledge grounded in the liberal arts studies, including courses such as Developmental Psychology (Psych 202), Introduction to Sociology (Soc 110), Social Psychology (Soc 120), Human Biology (Biol 104), Multicultural Studies (MCS), and Women’s Studies (WS) courses. This course draws from the knowledge and skills learned in SW 330 and SW 400, as well as interviewing and assessment skills from SW 420. |
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| Title |
Generalist Practice: Families/Groups |
| Prerequisite |
SW 330
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| Course Outline |
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| Description |
This course is designed to give students beginning competency skills and knowledge in generalist social work practice using the Generalist Intervention Model with the mezzo systems families and groups as the target area of practice. An ecological perspective and systems view of practice is used. Intervention theories and practice skills are studied and applied to both the family and the group as the target areas of intervention. The course builds on knowledge grounded in the liberal arts studies, including courses such as Developmental Psychology (PSY 202), Introduction to Sociology (SOC 110), Social Psychology (SOC 120), Human Biology (BIOL 104), American Multicultural Studies (AMCS), and Women’s and Gender Studies (WS) courses. This course draws from the knowledge and skills learned in SW 330 and SW 400, as well as interviewing and assessment skills from SW 420. |
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Generalist Practice with Groups |
| Prerequisite |
SW 330 |
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| Description |
This course offers an overview of the basic knowledge, values, and skills applied in social work with groups. Students will become acquainted with the stages of group development and the dynamics, objectives, and tasks of each stage. General leadership skills will be explored as well as specific interventions with the individual group member, the group as a whole, and the group's external environment. The class will also examine groups as manifestations of societal/cultural norms and will discuss the specific knowledge, values, and skills related to working with groups that have diverse membership.
The student will gain experience as a member and leader of a growth group and will apply the knowledge and skills learned and discussed in class to her/his growth group process.
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Generalist Practice: Communities and Organizations |
| Prerequisite |
SW 420 |
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| Description |
Generalist social work practice utilizing the problem solving model with focus on the knowledge, values and skills for working with organizations and communities. Prior or concurrent enrollment in SW 460 is required. |
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| Title |
Social Policy and Policy Practice |
| Prerequisite |
POL 120 OR ECON 100 OR SW 420 OR SW 400 OR SOC 350 |
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| Writing Intensive |
Yes |
| Description |
Development of social welfare policies and current policy structures, and policy practice, advocacy, analysis, and evaluation used in agency, community, and legislative settings. Admission to the Social Work program is required. Prior or concurrent registration in PARA 470 is also required. |
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| Title |
Integrative Orientation to Internship |
| Prerequisite |
SW 400 and SW 420
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| Description |
Social Work 468 students will examine and integrate field theory with field experience preparation as students learn about the expectations and parameters of the social work internship experience, the diversity of local and regional human services agencies, emerging trends in practice, and the development of professionalism and social work identity. Students will actively engage in internship preparation and finalization and explore methods for professional self-care. A key element in the concept of seminar is participation and discussion. The willingness and ability of students to actively participate in every class is essential to the successful completion of this course. |
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Internship |
| Prerequisite |
SW 435 |
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Required field experience under agency and departmental supervision. Opportunity to practice/integrate social work core competencies and practice behaviors (knowledge, value, and skills) obtained in class. Planning must occur one semester prior to internship. Students must have completed 90 hours of human service experience, have a minimum cumulative MSUM GPA of 2.5, and be concurrently enrolled in SW 470. Student must also have completed all major restricted electives and other electives. |
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| Title |
Topics in Social Work |
| Prerequisite |
SW 250 |
| Course Outline |
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| Description |
Selected topics of concern to social work students and human service professionals. May be repeated to 6 credits. Listed prerequisite can be waived with consent of instructor. |
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| Title |
Field Supervision and Integrative Seminar |
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Seminar during internship to promote integration of academic knowledge and field learning with a focus on professional and ethical issues. Must be concurrently enrolled in SW 469. The instructor will also be the primary liaison between the university and field setting. The instructor will coordinate and conduct site visits for the internship experience. |
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Independent Study |
| Prerequisite |
SW 400 |
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Individual study, project, or research of special interest. Repeatable to 6 credits. May apply to the social work elective requirement for the major. Listed prerequisite can be waived with consent of instructor. |
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