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Department of Social Work Education
COURSES
- Social Work (SWRK)
- Social Work (SWRK) --- Graduate Courses
- Social Work (SWRK) --- In-Service Courses
Note: Courses offered only fall semester are designated with F. Courses offered only spring semester
are designated with S. Courses offered
fall and spring semester are designated with FS.
SWRK 20. Introduction to Social Work (3)
Social, economic, political, historical, and philosophic components in development
of social welfare and social work in western society. FS
SWRK 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. FS
SWRK 123. Social Welfare Policies and Programs (3)
Prerequisite: SWRK 20 or by permission of instructor. 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. F
SWRK 124. Social Welfare Policy Advocacy (1)
A two-day course offered in March of the spring semester in the state capital
of Sacramento, California. Provides beginning skill-building in advocacy
and political action on current social welfare policy issues. S
(Formerly SWRK 122T)
SWRK 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. S
SWRK 128. Child Welfare (3)
History, development, and provision of child welfare services in the United
States. Meets state of California prelicensure requirements for child abuse
assessment and reporting content. FS
SWRK 129. Treatment of Chemical Dependency (3)
Intervention and treatment of the chemically dependent and of family members.
Meets state of California requirements for licensed Master of Social Work
through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. FS
SWRK 135. Human Behavior and the Social Environment (3)
Prerequisite: SWRK 20 or by permission of instructor. A general systems
approach focused on the interaction of biological, psychological, and cultural
phenomena with individuals, small groups, complex organizations, and communities.
F
SWRK 136. Cultural Diversity and Oppression (3)
Prerequisites: G.E. Foundation and Breadth Area D. Cultural, economic,
ethnic, social, and psychological considerations for helping members of
groups who suffer oppressed status in heterogeneous society. Required for
Cross-Cultural Competency Certificate. G.E. Multicultural/International
MI (except Social Work majors) FS
SWRK 137. Principles in Cross-Cultural Competence (3)
Prerequisite: SWRK 136. Theoretical framework for skill-based cultural
competency in educational, business, and public/private human services settings.
Problem formulation and interaction skills with diverse populations. Required
for Cross-Cultural Competency Certificate. FS
SWRK 152. Introduction to Mediation
and Conflict Resolution for Human Service Professionals (3)
Provides students with a knowledge base in mediation as a method of conflict
resolution. Develops beginning level skills in mediating conflicts as part
of social work practice.
SWRK 160. Introduction to Social Work Practice: Professional Identity
(3)
Prerequisite: SWRK 20 or by permission of instructor. The development of
professional identity in generalist social work practice. F
SWRK 161/161S. Social Work Processes (3)
Prerequisites: SWRK 20, 123, 135, and 160. Foundation for generalist social
work practice. SWRK 161S integrates a service-learning component for further reflection ad professional growth. (Formerly SWRK 130, SWRK 161) S
SWRK 170. Quantitative Research in Social Work: Theory and Application
(3)
Prerequisites: SWRK 20, 123, 135, and 160. Introduction to social work
research and quantitative methods. Focuses on the scientific method, research
design, sampling strategies, quantitative methods, data analysis, and presentation.
S (Formerly SWRK 175)
SWRK 171. Qualitative Research in Social Work: Theory and Application
(3)
Prerequisite: SWRK 170. Introduction to the use of qualitative research
methods. Focuses on an inductive approach to building knowledge for practice.
Content includes development of research questions, study design, sampling,
data collection, and data analysis. F
(Formerly SWRK 176)
SWRK 180. Seminar in Macro Practice (3)
Prerequisites: SWRK 20, 123, 135, 136, 160, 161/161S, and UDWS requirement.
Must be taken concurrently with SWRK 181. Analysis of interventive strategies
in large groups, organizations, and the community. In conjunction with field
experience, this class represents the macro culminating experience in the
social work major. F (Formerly SWRK
141, SWRK 139)
SWRK 181. Field Instruction A (6)
First semester field internship. Prerequisites: senior standing, minimum
2.0 GPA, completion of UDWS requirement, G.E. Foundation and Breadth, and
SWRK 20, 123, 135, 136, 160, 161/161S. Concurrent enrollment in SWRK 180. Guided
social work practice experience with individuals, groups, families, and
organizations. Liability insurance required during internships. CR/NC grading
only. F
SWRK 182. Field Instruction B (6)
(Second semester field internship). Prerequisites: senior standing,
minimum 2.0 GPA, SWRK 181, and concurrent enrollment in SWRK 183. Guided
social work practice experience with individuals, groups, families, and
organizations. Liability insurance required. CR/NC grading only. S
SWRK 183. Seminarin Micro Practice (3)
Prerequisite: SWRK 180 and 181. Must be taken concurrently with SWRK 182.
Acquisition of micro social work practice skills integrating human behavior
and social environment theories, research, and social policy in interventions
with individuals, families, and small groups. With field experience, seminar
represents the culminating experience in micro practice in the social work
major. S (Formerly SWRK 140)
SWRK 190. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for RP grading. FS
GRADUATE COURSES
Social Work (SWRK)
Note: Admission to the M.S.W. program is prerequisite to all graduate
courses. Exceptions may be authorized by the department chair.
SWRK 200. Social Welfare Policy I (3)
Philosophical and historical foundations of the profession of social work
and the domain of social welfare. Includes review of major federally sponsored
social policies and programs in the United States and the relationship between
social problems, and programmatic professional responses.
SWRK 203. Social Welfare Policy II (3)
Prerequisite: SWRK 200. Concurrent enrollment in SWRK 272T is recommended.
Analysis of social welfare policies, including social, economic, cultural,
political, legislative, administrative and legal dimensions. Comparison
of various policy analysis frameworks. The role of social workers in the
policy-making process.
SWRK 204. Social Welfare Policy Advocacy I (1)
A two-day course offered in March of the spring semester in the state capital
of Sacramento, California, providing advanced skill-building in advocacy
and political action on current social welfare policy issues. It is suggested,
but not required, that students be currently enrolled in SWRK 203. (Formerly
SWRK 272T)
SWRK 212. Human Behavior in the Social Environment: A Multisystems
Approach (3)
Provides knowledge of the theories that attempt to bring understanding to
the behavior of people as individuals, members of families, groups, organizations,
and communities.
SWRK 213. Human Behavior and Social Environment: Cultural Diversity
and Oppression (3)
Prerequisite: SWRK 212. Theoretical knowledge-based implications for advanced
social work practice with culturally diverse and oppressed populations.
(Formerly SWRK 216)
SWRK 220. Seminar in Foundations for Social Work Practice I (4)
Concurrent enrollment in SWRK 280 required. Seminar about the development
of social work practice, with an emphasis upon intervention with individuals,
families, small groups, organizations, and communities.
SWRK 221. Seminar in Foundations for Social Work Practice II (4)
Prerequisite: SWRK 220 and concurrent enrollment in SWRK 281. Analysis and
application of the theories, principles, and techniques of social work practice
with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
SWRK 224. Seminar in Advanced Social Work Practice with Individuals
(3)
Prerequisites: SWRK 203, 213, 221, 261, 281, and concurrent enrollment in
SWRK 282. Analysis and application of the theories, principles, and techniques
of social work practice with individuals from a strength-based, empowerment
perspective.
SWRK 225. Seminar in Advanced Social Work Practice with Task and Treatment
Groups (3)
Prerequisites: SWRK 200, 203, 212, 213, 220, 221, 260, 261, 280, and 281.
Concurrent enrollment in SWRK 224, 246, 282, and 292. Analysis and application
of the theories, principles, and techniques of skills used in task and treatment
groups.
SWRK 227. Seminar in Advanced Social Work Practice with Couples and
Families (3)
Prerequisites: SWRK 224, 225, 246, 282, and concurrent enrollment in SWRK
247 and 283. Analysis and application of theories, principles, and techniques
of social work practice with couples and families from a strength-based,
empowerment perspective.
SWRK 246. Seminar in Advanced Social Work Practice with Formal Organizations
(2)
Prerequisites: SWRK 203, 213, 221, 261, 281, and concurrent enrollment in
SWRK 224, 225, and 282. Theory and practice of the administration of formal
social service organizations.
SWRK 247. Seminar in Advanced Social Work Practice with Communities
(3)
Prerequisites: SWRK 203, 213, 221, 261, 282, and concurrent enrollment in
SWRK 227 and 283.Theory and practice of social work intervention with communities.
SWRK 260. Quantitative Social Work Research (3)
Concurrent enrollment: SWRK 200, 212, 220, and 280. Foundation course on
social work research and evaluation using quantitative methods that prepare
students for the master's project/thesis. Covers the nature of inquiry,
scientific method, ethics, research designs, sampling strategies, and data
analysis and presentation.
SWRK 261. Qualitative Social Work Research (3)
Prerequisite: SWRK 200, 212, 220, 260, 280. Concurrent enrollment: SWRK
203, 221, 281. Foundation course on social work research and evaluation
using qualitative methods that prepare students for the master's project/thesis.
Covers the nature of inquiry, scientific method, ethics, topic selection,
research approaches, methods of observation and data collection, and data
analysis and presentation.
SWRK 269. Advanced Practice Public Mental Health Services I (3)
Prerequisite: completion of foundation year coursework. Knowledge and skills
for advanced graduate social work practice in public mental health. Content
covers values/ethics, diversity, public policies, practice interventions,
services organization, and delivery. Required for CalSWEC Public Mental
Health Stipend students. (Formerly SWRK 271T)
SWRK 270. Advanced Practice Public Mental Health Services II (3)|
Prerequisites: Completion of foundation year coursework and SWRK 269 or
permission of instructor. Advanced public mental health practice. Recovery
model, skills, and evidence-based practice. Required for CalSWEC Public
Mental Health stipend students. (Formerly SWRK 271T)
SWRK 271T. Seminar in Social Work Specializations (1-3; max total
9)
In-depth study of specific treatment mo-dalities or methods, e.g., community
orga-nization, community development, crisis intervention, personality adjustment.
SWRK 272T. Seminar in Areas of Social Work (1-3; max total 9)
Theories and developments in the areas of mental health, public health,
administration of justice, child welfare, family wel-fare, income maintenance,
schools, international social work, social gerontology, social rehabilitation.
SWRK 273. Advanced Social Work Practice and Sexuality (3)
Multi-systems assessment and treatment of sexual disorders from a culturally
competent, empowering perspective. Current conceptualization of gender,
sexual orientation, and varieties of sexual expression. Covers AIDS/HIV
and other sexually transmitted diseases. Looks at effects of global trafficking
on vulnerable populations. Meets state of California prelicensure requirements
for human sexuality content.
SWRK 274. Advanced Social Work Practice in Schools (3)
Addresses the specific knowledge and skills required for advanced social
work practice in school settings. Required for the Pupil Personnel Services
credential in school social work and child welfare and attendance services.
SWRK 275. Advanced Social Work Practice in Schools II (3)
Prerequisite: SWRK 274. Addresses specific target populations, strategies
for intervention, and evaluation of advanced social work practice in school
settings. Required for the Pupil Personnel Services credential in school
social work and child welfare and attendance services.
SWRK 276. Psychosocial Assessment and Treatment Planning for Clinical
Social Work (3)
Develops competence in clinical assessment. Helps students identify a collaborative
treatment plan and understand the part various mental, behavioral, and emotional
problems play in assessment and treatment planning in clinical social work
practice.
SWRK 277. Advanced Seminar on Trauma and Abuse (3)
Prerequisite: SWRK 220. Analysis of the effects of trauma and abuse on victims.
Historical context of trauma and post-traumatic stress reactions. Effects
of trauma and abuse on child and adult development and on individuals and
families across cultures and nations.
SWRK 278. Advanced Child Welfare Practice (3)
Designed to assist students in development of practice skills (assessment,
treatment, and intervention planning) in work with children and families
involved within the child welfare system. Required for Title IV-E Child
Welfare Program students. Meets state of California prelicensure requirements
for child abuse assessment and reporting content.
SWRK 279. Seminar in Advanced Social Work Practice with Elders (3)
Recommended prerequisite: SWRK 125. Advanced multi-systems practice course
focused on assessment and intervention with older adults and their families.
May be used to meet requirements for gerontology certification. Meets State
of California requirements for licensure and continuing education. (Formerly
SWRK 271T)
SWRK 280. Field Instructed Practice I (2)
Prerequisites: permission of field coordinator and concurrent enrollment
in SWRK 220. First of two semesters applying foundation theories and concepts
in field-instructed practice with individuals, groups, families, formal
organizations, and communities. Approved for RP grading. CR/NC grading only.
(Formerly SWRK 250)
SWRK 281. Field Instructed Practice II (2)
Prerequisites: SWRK 280, concurrent enrollment in SWRK 221, and permission
of field coordinator. Second of two semesters applying foundation theories
and concepts in field-instructed practice with individuals, groups, families,
formal organizations, and communities. Approved for RP grading. CR/NC grading
only. (Formerly SWRK 250)
SWRK 282. Advanced Field Instructed Practice I(3)
Prerequisites: SWRK 281; concurrent enrollment in SWRK 224, 225, and 246;
and permission of field coordinator. First of two semesters applying advanced
theories and concepts in field-instructed practice with individuals, groups,
families, formal organizations, and communities. Approved for RP grading.
CR/NC grading only. (Formerly SWRK 251)
SWRK 283. Advanced Field Instructed Practice II(3)
Prerequisites: SWRK 282; concurrent enrollment in SWRK 227 and 247; and
permission of field coordinator. Second of two semesters applying advanced
theories and concepts in field-instructed practice with individuals, groups,
families, formal organizations, and communities. Approved for RP grading.
Final grade CR/NC grading only. (Formerly SWRK 251)
SWRK 290. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for RP grading.
SWRK 292. Seminar inThesis/Project (2)
Prerequisites: SWRK 203, 213, 221, 261, and 281. Concurrent enrollment in
SWRK 224, 225, 246, and 282. Seminar for developing and implementing thesis
or project research that adds to social work practice and knowledge.
SWRK 298. Project (2)*
Prerequisites: SWRK 292 and advancement to candidacy. See Criteria
for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion, and submission of an
acceptable project for the master's degree. Approved for RP grading.
SWRK 299. Thesis (2)*
Prerequisites: SWRK 292 and advancement to candidacy. See Criteria
for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion, and submission of an
acceptable thesis for the master's degree. Approved for RP grading.
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* For 298C and 299C courses, see Graduate
Studies.
IN-SERVICE COURSE
(See Catalog Numbering System.)
Social Work (SWRK)
SWRK 301. Seminar in Social Work Topics (1-3; max total 15)
Social Work Education Degrees