2000. Social Justice for the Social Work Profession
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
Overview of the social work profession and generalist social work practice at micro, mezzo and macro levels. Formerly offered as SOWK 3000.
View Classes »2101. Organizing for Social Change
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
History and theory of community organizing through a social work perspective. Basic tools and strategies that organizations and individuals use to effect change within their communities.
View Classes »2102. Engaged Mindfulness for Social Change
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
Introduces students to the practice and principles of socially engaged mindfulness, with an emphasis on how mindfulness can support sustained participation in social change efforts across diverse fields and careers.
View Classes »2160. Human Rights and Social Work
An examination of the relationship between social work and human rights, with emphasis on applying international human rights principles to practice. Topics include the international human rights system, social work’s role in promoting rights, and analysis of social problems affecting women, children, immigrants, refugees, and other groups facing systemic barriers. U.S. case studies illustrate how social workers and allied professionals can advocate for and uphold human rights in their work.
View Classes »2995. Special Topics in Social Work
1.00 - 3.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
Introduces new and innovative material into the curriculum on an experimental basis.
View Classes »3100. Human Behavior and Social Environment I
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open only to Bachelor of Social Work students.
Grading Basis: Graded
Examines theories of human behavior in the social environment from a "person-in-environment" approach. Focuses on macro contextual factors that shape human experience.
View Classes »3101. Human Behavior and Social Environment II
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open only to Bachelor of Social Work students.
Grading Basis: Graded
Examines theories of human behavior of individuals, families, communities, groups, and organizations and lifespan development. Open only to Bachelor of Social Work students.
View Classes »3200. Social Welfare Policy and Services
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open only to Bachelor of Social Work students.
Grading Basis: Graded
Provides an overview of social welfare and social policy in the United States and the emergence of the social work profession in a historical perspective.
View Classes »3201. Advocacy for Social Policy Change
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open only to Bachelor of Social Work students.
Grading Basis: Graded
Provides a basis to understand the process of social policy development and conceptual frameworks for social policy analysis. Engage in policy practice to address social and economic well-being.
View Classes »3250. Understanding Social Justice and Diversity through Intergroup Dialogue
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open only to Bachelor of Social Work students.
Grading Basis: Graded
Examines the mechanisms of human oppression on various levels and focuses on engaging diversity and differences in social work practice and advancing human rights and social and economic justice. Students participate in intergroup dialogue.
View Classes »3301. Pre-Practicum Seminar
1.00 credits
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
Seminar prepares BSW students for successful entry into practicum education by introducing them to the requirements, expectations, and processes of the practicum experience. Through interactive discussions, reflective exercises, and skill-building activities, students will develop professional materials and skills essential for the practicum experience.
View Classes »3350. Research Methods for Social Work Practice
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open only to Bachelor of Social Work students.
Grading Basis: Graded
Introduces students to basic concepts and procedures of social work research. Includes research design, ethics, and culturally sensitive research practice.
View Classes »3501. Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open only to Bachelor of Social Work students.
Grading Basis: Graded
Develops generalist social work practice knowledge, values, and skills from a strengths-based, empowerment model at the micro level. Prepares students to practice with individuals and families from differing backgrounds.
View Classes »3502. Social Work Practice with Groups
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open only to Bachelor of Social Work students.
Grading Basis: Graded
Focuses on the mezzo-level of social work practice, primarily formal groups. Theory, knowledge, and analyses of group dynamics and the development of effective group work skills are emphasized.
View Classes »3503. Social Work Practice with Communities and Organizations
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open only to Bachelor of Social Work students.
Grading Basis: Graded
Prepares students to work with organizations and communities. Practice skills are developed that promote social work ethics and values, including advancing human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice.
View Classes »3700. Practicum Education I
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open only to Bachelor of Social Work students. Corequisite: SOWK 3800.
Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Placement in community-based organizations. Students will engage in 203 hours of supervised practicum experience in generalist social work practice in the fall semester of their senior year. Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).
View Classes »3701. Practicum Education II
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open only to Bachelor of Social Work students. Corequisite: SOWK 3801.
Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Students continue their practicum placement within a community-based organization. They will engage in 203 hours of supervised practicum experience in generalist social work practice in the spring semester of their senior year. Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).
View Classes »3800. Practicum Seminar I
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open only to Bachelor of Social Work students. Corequisite: SOWK 3700.
Grading Basis: Graded
Concurrent with their practicum placement, students attend practicum seminar. Focus on critical thinking and integrating practicum experiences with theories and evidence-based research, the development of professional identity, self-reflection, cultural competence, and identifying ethical issues.
View Classes »3801. Practicum Seminar II
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open only to Bachelor of Social Work students. Corequisite: SOWK 3701.
Grading Basis: Graded
Focus on critical thinking and integrating practicum experiences with theories and evidence-based research, further development of professional identity, self-reflection, problem solving ethical issues, and cultural competence. Open only to Bachelor of Social Work students.
View Classes »3993. Foreign Study
1.00 - 15.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Consent of BSW Director required, normally to be granted prior to the student's departure. Open only to BSW students.
Grading Basis: Graded
Special topics may be taken in a foreign study program. May count for elective credit. May count toward the major with consent of the advisor.
View Classes »3995. Special Topics in Social Work
1.00 - 6.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Prerequisites and recommended preparation vary; open only to BSW students.
Grading Basis: Graded
May count for elective credit.
View Classes »3998. Variable Topics in Social Work
1.00 - 6.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Prerequisites and recommended preparation vary; open only to BSW students.
Grading Basis: Graded
May count for elective credit.
View Classes »3999. Independent Study
1.00 - 6.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Open only with consent of instructor; open only to BSW students.
Grading Basis: Graded
4100W. Senior Seminar in Social Work
4.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open only to Bachelor of Social Work students.
Grading Basis: Graded
Capstone course integrating and analyzing social work theory and practice through research, writing, and discussion of advanced texts.
View Classes »4985. Special Topics
1.00 - 6.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
May be repeated with a change in topic.
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