Social Work Education
SWRK 20. Introduction to Social Work
Social, economic, political, historical, and philosophic components in development of social welfare and social work in western society.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
SWRK 122T. Topics in Social Work
Topics in fields of social work practice, basic social work theories, and social work methods.
Units: 1-3, Repeatable up to 15 units
SWRK 123. Social Welfare Policies and Programs
Prerequisites/Corequisites: SWRK 20 passed with a C grade; SWRK 123 and 135 must be taken concurrently. Concurrent enrollment in SWRK 160 also required; 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA and completion of lower division GE. 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.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
SWRK 124. Social Welfare Policy Advocacy
A two-day course offered in March of the Spring semester at the state capital in Sacramento, California, providing beginning skill-building in advocacy and political action on current social welfare policy issues.
Units: 1
SWRK 125. Social Services for the Aging
(SWRK 125 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.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
SWRK 128. Child Welfare
History, development, and provision of child welfare services in the United States. Meets State of California pre-licensure requirements for child abuse assessment and reporting content.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
SWRK 129. Treatment of Chemical Dependency
Intervention and treatment of the chemically dependent and of family members. Meets State of California requirements for Licensed Master Social Work through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
SWRK 135. Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Prerequisites/Corequisites: SWRK 20 passed with a C grade; SWRK 123 and 135 must be taken concurrently. Concurrent enrollment in SWRK 160 also required; 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA and completion of lower division GE. A general systems approach focused on the interaction of biological, psychological, and cultural phenomena with individuals, small groups, complex organizations, and communities.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
SWRK 136. Cultural Diversity and Oppression
Prerequisite: SWRK 20 passed with C grade, and completion of Lower Division GE requirements for Social Work Undergraduate majors. No restrictions for any other majors. Cultural, economic, ethnic, social, and psychological considerations for helping members of groups who suffer oppressed status in our heterogeneous society. Multicultural/International M/I.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
SWRK 137. Principles in Cross-Cultural Competence
Prerequisite: SWRK 136. Theory of practice framework for skill-based cross-cultural competency in human services delivery; formulation of problems and interaction with diverse populations. Skills in practice and interaction with diverse clients in educational, business, and public/ private human services settings. Problem formulation and interaction skills with diverse populations. Required for Cross-Cultural Competency Certificate.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
SWRK 152. Introduction to Mediation & Conflict Resolution for Human Service Professionals
To provide students a knowledge base in mediation as a method of conflict resolution and enable them in development of beginning level skills in mediating conflicts as a part of social work practice.
Units: 3
SWRK 160. Social Work Practice: Professional Identity
Prerequisites/Corequisites: SWRK 20 passed with C grade and SWRK 123 and SWRK 135 taken concurrently; 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA; completion of lower division GE passed with minimum C grade. Course reserved for Social Work Undergraduate majors The development of professional identity in generalist social work practice.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
SWRK 161. Social Work Processes
Prerequisites: SWRK 20, SWRK 123, SWRK 135 and SWRK 160. Foundation for generalist Social Work Practice. (Formerly SWRK 130.)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
SWRK 170. Quantitative Research in Social Work: Theory and Application
Prerequisites: SWRK 20, SWRK 123, SWRK 135, and SWRK 160. Introduction to social work research and quantitative methods. Focuses on the scientific methods, quantitative methods, data analysis, and presentation. (Formerly SWRK 127).
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
SWRK 171. Qualitative Research in Social Work: Theory and Application
Prerequisite: SWRK 170 passed with a C grade. 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. (Formerly 176)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
SWRK 180. Seminar in Macro Practice
Prerequisites: SWRK 20, SWRK 123, SWRK 135, SWRK 136, SWRK 160, SWRK 161 or SWRK 161S. Must be taken concurrently with SWRK 181I. Analysis of intervention strategies in large groups, organizations, and the community. In conjuction with field, this class represents the macro culminating experience in the social work major. (Formerly SWRK 139 and 141.)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
SWRK 181I. Field Instruction A
First semester Field internship. SWRK 20, SWRK 123, SWRK 135, SWRK 136, SWRK 160 and SWRK 161 or SWRK 161S passed with C grade. Concurrent enrollment in SWRK 180. Guided social work practice experience with individuals, groups, families and organizations. Liability insurance required during internship. CR/NC grading only. (CSU liability insurance fee, $8)
Units: 6
Course Typically Offered: Fall
SWRK 182I. Field Instruction B
Second semester field internship. Prerequisites: SWRK 180 and SWRK 181I with a CR grade; concurrent enrollment in SWRK 183. Guided social work practice experience with individuals, groups, families and organizations. Liability insurance required. CR/NC grading only. (Formerly SWRK 181, second semester), (CSU liability insurance fee, $8)
Units: 6
Course Typically Offered: Spring
SWRK 183. Seminar in Micro Practice
Prerequisite: SWRK 180 and SWRK 181I passed with a C or CR grade. Must be taken concurrently with SWRK 182I. 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, seminar represents the culminating experience in micro practice in the social work major. (Formerly SWRK 140.)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
SWRK 190. Independent Study
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study. Approved for RP grading.
Units: 1-3, Repeatable up to 6 units
SWRK 200. Social Welfare Policy I
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.
Units: 3
SWRK 203. Social Welfare Policy II
Prerequisite: SWRK 200. Concurrent Enrollment in SWRK 272T, is recommend. 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.
Units: 3
SWRK 210. Laws, Ethics, & Professional Issues in Social Work Practice I
Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in SWRK 220 and SWRK 280. Introduction to the social work profession's code of ethics and the standards, laws and regulations governing foundation social work practice.
Units: 1
Course Typically Offered: Fall
SWRK 211. Laws, Ethics, & Professional Issues in Social Work Practice II
Prerequisites: SWRK 210 and concurrent enrollment in SWRK 221, SWRK 222 and SWRK 281. This course builds on the foundation knowledge from SWRK 210, providing content on ethical dilemmas, ethical decision making, ethical standards and risk management, laws and regulations governing foundation social work practice.
Units: 1
Course Typically Offered: Spring
SWRK 212. Human Behavior in the Social Environment: A Multisystems Approach
Provides knowledge of the theories that attempt to bring understanding to the behavior of people as individuals, members of families, groups, organizations and communities.
Units: 3
SWRK 213. Human Behavior and Social Environment: Cultural Diversity and Oppression
Prerequisite: SWRK 212. Theoretical knowledge-based implications for advanced social work practice with culturally diverse and oppressed populations. (Formerly SWRK 216).
Units: 3
SWRK 220. Seminar in Foundations for Social Work Practice I
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in SWRK 280 is required as SWRK 220 is taken simultaneously with field to allow for the integration of applying your classroom learning to the actual "real world" experiences/cases in field. Seminar about the development of multi-system social work practice with an emphasis upon intervention with individuals, families, and small groups.
Units: 3
SWRK 221. Seminar in Foundations for Social Work Practice II
Prerequisites: SWRK 200, SWRK 220 and concurrent enrollment in SWRK 281. Analysis and application of the theories, principles and techniques of social work practice with individuals, families, and groups.
Units: 3
SWRK 222. Advocacy in Social Work Practice
Prerequisites: SWRK 210, SWRK 220 and concurrent enrollment in SWRK 211, SWRK 221 and SWRK 281. Introduces students to the various types of advocacy and the role of advocacy to the welfare state. The students will learn the skills necessary to engage in advocacy with individuals, groups, organizations, and communities to address needs and problems.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
SWRK 223. Advanced Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families
Prerequisites: SWRK 211, SWRK 213, SWRK 221, SWRK 222, SWRK 263, SWRK 281 and concurrent enrollment in SWRK 282. An analysis and application of the theories, principles, and techniques of advanced social work practice with individuals and families from a strength-based, empowerment perspective.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
SWRK 225. Seminar in Advanced Social Work Practice with Task and Treatment Groups
Prerequisites: SWRK 221. Analysis and application of the theories, principles and techniques of skills used in task and treatment groups.
Units: 3
SWRK 248. Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities
Prerequisites: SWRK 223, SWRK 282 and concurrent enrollment in SWRK 283. An advanced social work practice course within the multisystem specialization focusing on organizations and communities.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
SWRK 262. Social Work Research Methods
Co-requisites: Concurrent enrollment in SWRK 200 and SWRK 212. A social work research course focusing on mixed research methods involving both quantitative and qualitative approaches.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
SWRK 263. Program Evaluation and Social Work Research
Prerequisites: SWRK 200, SWRK 212, and SWRK 262. A social work research course focusing on research methods for program evaluation.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
SWRK 264. Advanced Policy, Theory, & Practice in Behavioral Health & Integrated Practice Track I
Co-requisites: Concurrent enrollment in SWRK 223 and SWRK 282. An analysis and application of the policy, theories, principles and techniques of social work practice within behavioral health and integrated practice from a strengths-based, empowerment perspective.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
SWRK 265. Advanced Practice in Behavioral Health & Integrated Practice Track II
Prerequisites: SWRK 263 and concurrent enrollment in SWRK 248 and SWRK 283. An advanced analysis and application of the theories, principles and techniques of social work practice within behavioral health and integrated practice from a strengths--based, empowerment perspective.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
SWRK 269. Advanced Practice Public Mental Health Services I
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. Prerequisite: Completion of foundation year course work.
Units: 3
SWRK 270. Advanced Practice Public Mental Health Services II
Advanced public mental health practice. Recovery Model, skills, and evidence-based practice. Required for CalSWEC Public Mental Health stipend students. Prerequisites: Completion of foundation year course work and SWRK 269 PMHS I, or permission of instructor.
Units: 3
SWRK 271T. Seminar in Social Work Specializations
In-depth study of specific treatment modalities or methods, e.g., community organization, community development, crisis intervention, personality adjustment.
Units: 1-3, Repeatable up to 9 units
SWRK 271T. Grief and Loss Across the Life Span
The course focuses on developmental, cultural and psychosocial responses to grief, and loss and the effect of social factors on the client and social worker in the helping process. The course describes overarching cultural beliefs and rituals related to death, grief and loss; identifies and critically evaluates existing services related to grief and loss, and prepares students to apply appropriate practice interventions. This topic may not be repeated for credit. (Offered Spring 2023)
Units: 3
SWRK 271T. Advanced Social Work Practice with Hmongs
The course will prepare students with the necessary skills to apply culturally sensitive techniques to assist in providing quality mental health care to a fast growing population. This course will expose students to Hmong history and language utilized by social workers and other human service providers in a variety of service settings. The focus will be on language and cultural development, the social/cultural principles of social work practice with Hmong, social work service delivery systems and how they affect Hmong in assessment and intervention. The course will emphasize interdisciplinary models for working with those exposed to domestic violence, trauma, and other toxic experiences. This topic may not be repeated for credit. (Offered Spring 2023)
Units: 3
SWRK 272. Bilingual/Bicultural Advanced Social Work Practice I
The course will expose students to the language utilized by human service professionals in a variety of settings. While the focus will be on language and cultural development, students should expect to learn about the social/cultural principles of social work practice with Latinos, develop competence in developing professional relationships with Latinos, and learn about social work service delivery systems across our multisystem specialization, and how they affect Latinos and their families in assessment, intervention, and treatment in behavioral health and substance abuse.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
SWRK 273. Advanced Social Work Practice and Sexuality
Multi-systems assessment and treatment of sexual disorders from a culturally competent, empowering perspective. Current conceptualization of gender, sexual orientation, varieties of sexual expression, AIDS/HIV, other sexually transmitted diseases. Effects of global trafficking on vulnerable populations. Meets State of California pre-licensure requirements for human sexuality content.
Units: 3
SWRK 274. Advanced SW Policy, Theory & Practice in Schools Track I
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in SWRK 223, SWRK 282 and participation in the School Social Work track. Addresses the specific policy, theory, knowledge and skills for advanced social work practice in school settings. A requirement for the Pupil Personnel Services credential in school social work and child welfare and attendance.
Units: 3
SWRK 275. Advanced Social Work Practice in Schools Track II
Prerequisites: SWRK 274 and concurrent in SWRK 248 and SWRK 283. Addresses specific target populations, strategies for intervention and evaluation of advanced social work practice in school settings. A requirement for the Pupil Personnel Services credential in school social work and child welfare and attendance services.
Units: 3
SWRK 276. Psychosocial Assessment and Treatment Planning for Clinical Social Work
Pre-requisite: SWRK 224. Develop competence in clinical assessment, 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.
Units: 3
SWRK 277. Advanced Practice Seminar on Trauma and Abuse
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. (Formerly SWRK 271T)
Units: 3
SWRK 278. Advanced Policy, Theory, and Practice in Child Welfare Track I
Prerequisites: SWRK 281 and concurrent enrollment in SWRK 282. Examination of current policies, programs, and practices in child welfare in California and the United States including the socio-historical context. Attention given to new perspectives on the delivery system and staffing in child welfare and to the role that theory has in child welfare practice. Meets State of California pre-licensure requirements for child abuse assessment and reporting content. (Formerly SWRK 271T)
Units: 3
SWRK 279. Seminar in Advanced Social Work Practice with Elders
Advanced multi-systems practice course focused on assessment and intervention with older adults and their families. Recommended prerequisite: SWRK 125. Course may be used to meet requirements for gerontology certification. Meets State of California requirements for licensure and continuing education.
Units: 3
SWRK 280. Field Instructed Practice I
Co-rerequisites: permission of field coordinator and concurrent enrollment in SWRK 210 and 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. (CSU liability insurance fee, $8)
Units: 2-3
SWRK 281. Field Instructed Practice II
Prerequisites: SWRK 280, concurrent enrollment in SWRK 211, SWRK 221, SWRK 222 and permission of Field Coordinator required. Second of two semesters applying foundation theories and concepts in field instructed practice experience with individuals, families, groups, formal organizations and communities. Approved for RP grading. CR/NC grading only. (Formerly SWRK 250) (CSU liability insurance fee, $8)
Units: 2
SWRK 282. Advanced Field Instructed Practice I
Prerequisites: SWRK 281; concurrent enrollment in SWRK 223, and permission of Field Coordinator. First of two semesters applying advanced theories and concepts in field instructed practice with individuals, families, groups, formal organizations and communities. Approved for RP grading. CR/NC grading only. (Formerly SWRK 251). (CSU liability insurance fee, $8)
Units: 4
SWRK 283. Advanced Field Instructed Practice II
Prerequisites: SWRK 282; concurrent enrollment in SWRK 248 and permission of Field Coordinator. Second of two semesters applying advanced theories and concepts in field instructed practice with individuals, families, groups, formal organizations and communities. Approved for RP grading. CR/NC grading only. (Formerly SWRK 251). (CSU liability insurance fee, $8)
Units: 4
SWRK 288. Advanced Child Welfare Practice Track II
Prerequisite: SWRK 278. This course provides advanced knowledge and practice skills in child welfare services to provide enhanced professional social work practice approaches with abused/neglected children and their families that are founded on social policy and federal and state laws.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
SWRK 290. Independent Study
See Academic Placement -- [-LINK-]. Approved for SP grading.
Units: 1-3, Repeatable up to 6 units
SWRK 292. Seminar in Thesis/Project
Prerequisite: SWRK 260 and SWRK 261. Seminar for developing and implementing thesis or project research that adds to social work practice and knowledge. (Formerly SWRK 272T).
Units: 2
SWRK 298. Project
Prerequisites: SWRK 292 with a C grade 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.
Units: 2, Repeatable up to 4 units
SWRK 298C. Project Continuation
Pre-requisite: Project SWRK 298. For continuous enrollment while completing the project. May enroll twice with department approval. Additional enrollments must be approved by the Dean of Graduate Studies.
Units: 0
SWRK 299. Thesis
Prerequisite: 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.
Units: 2
SWRK 299C. Thesis Continuation
Pre-requisite: Thesis SWRK 299. For continuous enrollment while completing the thesis. May enroll twice with department approval. Additional enrollments must be approved by the Dean of Graduate Studies.
Units: 0
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