Social Work (S Wrk)
1R. College Planning Skills (2)
Seminar in skills, techniques, and strategies needed in order to make a
successful academic and personal adjustment to college life. CR/NC grading
only; not applicable toward baccalaureate degree requirements.
20. Introduction to Social Work (3)
Social, economic, political, historical, and philosophic components in development
of social welfare and social work in western society.
122T. Topics in Social Work (1-3; max total 15)
Topics in fields of social work practice, basic social work theories, and
social work methods.
123. Seminar in Social Welfare Policies and Programs (3)
Basic policies and major programs in contemporary social welfare; consumption,
income supports, job provision, housing, health, civil rights, consumer
advocacy, population control, environmental standards; principles of social
security, administration of social services, roles of government and citizen
participation.
125. Social Services for the Aging (3)
(Same as Geron 125.) Students will be acquainted with the common bio-psycho
social needs of the aging in the United States and the social services available
to meet those needs. Within the context of social work values and problem-solving
methods, attention will be given to issues of ethnicity, gender, and gaps
in services.
128. Child Welfare (3)
History, development, and provision of child welfare services in the United
States.
129. Treatment of Chemical Dependency (3)
Intervention and treatment of the chemically dependent and of family members;
community resources; laboratory skills development.
130. Seminar in Social Work Processes (3)
Introduction to social work intervention.
135. Human Behavior and the Social Environment (3)
A general systems approach focused on the interaction of biological, psychological,
and cultural phenomena with individuals, small groups, complex organizations,
and communities.
136. Foundations for Social Work with Oppressed Groups (3)
Cultural, economic, ethnic, social, and psychological considerations for
helping members of groups who suffer oppressed status in our heterogeneous
society.
140. Seminar in Micro Practice (4)
Cannot be taken concurrently with S Wrk 141. Seminar emphasizing integration
of human behavior and social environment theories with principles of beginning
social work counseling techniques with individuals, families, and small
groups. (3 lecture, 2 lab hours)
141. Seminar in Macro Practice (4)
Cannot be taken concurrently with S Wrk 140. Analysis of and interventive
strategies in large groups, organizations, and the community. (3 lecture,
2 lab hours)
175. Seminar in Human Services Research (3)
Introduction to social work research and evaluation of social work practice.
Focuses on the scientific method, research design, sampling strategies,
cultural, gender, and ethical considerations as these relate to social work
and social work practice.
176. Seminar in Data Analysis and Presentation (3)
Introduction to statistical methods with a focus on analysis and interpretation
of data. Application of research methods to problems of the evaluation of
social work practice, as well as program develop ment and evaluation.
180. Training in Public Services (1-2; max total 5)
Planned and supervised experience or study in a field of occupational specialization.
181. Field Instruction (5; max total 10)
Open only to senior social work majors or by permission of instructor. Five
units to be taken in conjunction with S Wrk 140; 5 units in conjunction
with S Wrk 141. Guided social work practice experience with individuals,
groups, families, and organizations in the community. Students are required
to carry liability insurance during internships. CR/NC grading only.
185. Capstone Seminar (3)
Open only to social work majors. Prerequisites: senior standing, 5 units
of S Wrk 181. Culminating senior seminar integrating theory and practice
of social work, current trends in the profession.
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for SP grading.
Social Work (S Wrk)
Note: Admission to the M.S.W. program is prerequisite to all graduate courses.
Exceptions may be authorized by the department chair.
200. Social Welfare Policy I (3)
Analysis of major social welfare policies; includes consideration of legislative
history, social, political, and economic factors, court decisions, and administrative
implementation. Comparison of various policy analysis frameworks; the legislative
process and involvement of social workers therein.
203. Social Welfare Policy II (3)
Prerequisite: S Wrk 200. Analysis of social agency policy. Board and administrative
policy; internal and external influences on development; role of staff,
particularly direct-service practitioners, in policy development and revision;
impact of policy decisions on service delivery system.
214. Human Behavior and Social Environment: Individual Behavior (4)
A bio-psycho-social system's perspective of the transactional context for
the adaptive-maladaptive continuum of human behavior throughout the life
span.
215. Human Behavior and Social Environment:
Small Group, Organizational, and Community Behavior (4)
Theories of small groups, organizational, and community behavior from a
social system's perspec tive.
220. Seminar in Advanced Social Work Practice -- Micro (3)
Prerequisite: prior or concurrent enrollment in S Wrk 214 required. Seminar
about the development of social work practice, introducing the generalist
approach to intervention with individuals, families, and small groups. (Former
S Wrk 223)
224. Seminar in Advanced Clinical Social Work
Practice -- Individual Therapy (3)
Prerequisites: S Wrk 200, 220 and concurrent enrollment in S Wrk 250. Analysis
and application of the theories, principles and techniques of clinical social
work practice with individuals. (Former S Wrk 228)
226. Seminar in Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice -- Group Therapy
(3)
Prerequisites: S Wrk 224 or permission of instructor. Analysis and application
of the theories, principles and techniques of clinical social work practice
with small groups.
227. Seminar in Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice -- Marriage and
Family Therapy (3)
Prerequisites: S Wrk 224 or permission of instructor. Analysis and application
of theories, principles and techniques of clinical social work practice
with couples and families.
229. Seminar in CSW Alternate Methods (3)
Prerequisite: S Wrk 220 or by permission of instructor. Analysis of alternate
methods affecting clinical social work practice.
240. Seminar in Advanced Social Work Practice -- Macro (3)
Historical development, knowledge, and skills of social work practice with
large social systems (e.g., formal organizations and communities).
244. Seminar in Generalist Social Work Practice with Small Groups (3)
Prerequisites: S Wrk 220 and 240 and concurrent enrollment in S Wrk 250.
The theory and practice of social work with small groups, including task
groups, natural support groups, and treatment groups.
246. Seminar in Generalist Social Work Practice with Formal Organizations
(3)
Prerequisites: S Wrk 220 and 240 and concurrent enrollment in S Wrk 251.
Theory and practice of the administration of formal social service organizations.
247. Seminar in Generalist Social Work Practice with Communities (3)
Prerequisites: S Wrk 220 and 240. Theory and practice of community development,
social action, social planning, and program development at the community
level.
250. Field Instructed Practice (2-8; max total 8)
Concurrent enrollment in S Wrk 224 or 244 required. Advanced field-instructed
practice experiences in work with individuals, groups, families, formal
organizations, and communities; applying the theories and concepts of social
work practice. Students are required to carry liability insurance during
internships. Approved for SP grading. CR/NC grading only.
251. Field Instructed Practice (2-8; max total 8)
Prerequisite: S Wrk 250. Continued advanced, field-instructed practice experiences
in work with individuals, groups and families, formal organizations, and
communities; applying the theories and concepts of social work practice.
Students are required to carry liability insurance during internships. Approved
for SP grading. CR/NC grading only.
271T. Seminar in Social Work Specializations (1-3; max total 8)
In-depth study of specific treatment modalities or methods, e.g., community
or ganization, community development, crisis intervention, personality adjustment.
272T. Seminar in Areas of Social Work (1-3; max total 8)
Theories and developments in the areas of mental health, public health,
administration of justice, child welfare, family welfare, income maintenance,
schools, international social work, social gerontology, social rehabilitation.
290. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study. Approved for SP grading.
292A. Advanced Social Work Research: Problem Formulation and Method (2)
Explores advanced topics in social work research including conceptualization,
operationalization, design, and sampling strategies. It allows students
to prepare a proposal for an independently pursued, empirically based research
project.
292B. Advanced Social Work Research: Data Collection and Analysis
(2)
Prerequisite: S Wrk 292A. Examines advanced strategies for social work research
data collection and analysis, Student are able to independently collect
data, analyze it, and report findings from a research project.
298. Project (2-4; max total 4)
Prerequisite: S Wrk 291. See Criteria for Thesis and Project. A project
must evidence originality and independent thinking, appropriate form and
organization, and a rationale. It must be described and summarized in a
written abstract that includes the project's significance, objectives, methodology,
and a conclusion or recommen-dation. Approved for SP grading.
299. Thesis (3-6; max total 6)
Prerequisite: S Wrk 291. See Criteria for Thesis and Project. Preparation,
completion, and submission of an acceptable thesis for the master's degree.
Approved for SP grading.
(See Course Numbering System.)
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301. Seminar in Social Work Topics (1-3)