Provides a historical overview of the profession of social work, social welfare activities, programs, and institutional structures that have developed to address social problems with diverse populations-at-risk that utilize social work services.  Writing Intensive. Undergraduate     3 credit hours

Provides a historical overview of the profession of social work, social welfare activities, programs, and institutional structures that have developed to address social problems with diverse populations-at-risk that utilize social work services.  Writing Intensive.  (General Education – Area IV)     3 credit hours

Provides students the opportunity to become more proficient writers of social work documentation and research products.  The class includes work on professional grammar and APA style.  Learning is designed to lead to more professional work in the social work research sequence and in field practicum – as well as in professional practice.  Prerequisite: ENGL 1120     3 credit hours

The focus is on diversity sensitive practice: racially aware practice, the impact of gender, sexual orientation, and disability on ethical social work practice. Class is designed to increase student awareness of the mechanism and effects of discrimination upon populations-at risk.  Writing Intensive.     3 credit hours

Social Work believes that our work is with individuals, and that it must take into consideration their environments. This course focuses on lifespan, human development, and how to work with clients in their contexts.    3 credit hours

Introduces theories and models of intervention that underlie the practice of social work. Students learn a variety of theories and concepts central to the practice of social work and begin to apply these theories to case examples. Intervention techniques in social work Practice are introduced.  Prerequisites: ENGL 1120 and SWK 2110.     3 credit hours

The first course in a three-course practice sequence utilizing the generalist practice perspective. It introduces the student to assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, termination, case-management, and brokering in local and international settings. Primary objective of the course is to prepare students to engage in culturally-competent practice with individuals and families.  Writing Intensive.     3 credit hours

Provides an examination of the historical and contemporary context of social policies, programs, and legislation with emphasis on how they impact marginalized groups. The course will include content related to social and economic justice and political advocacy as a means to achieving social and political change. Prerequisite: SOWK 2110. 3 credit hours

Focuses on advanced applied social work skills, knowledge, and values for direct practice; provides studeThis class provides students the opportunity to become competent and proficient consumers and producers of social work knowledge by acquiring and participating in the research process.  The class includes fundamental elements of critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and research methods encompassing a variety of research methodologies.  Learning is subsequently deepened through class participation in a research project done in the field placement setting. Writing Intensive.     3 credit hours.nts with experiential learning experiences. Emphasis in the 225 hours of practicum is on the application of practice milieu skills. Students delve deeper into issues pertinent to the geographical area in which they complete their practicum. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSW Program.     3 credit hours

The second course in the research sequence provides students the skills necessary to develop a research project in their field placement. Class focuses on selection of appropriate social work research design, questionnaire construction, sampling, data entry and analysis with a heavy emphasis on writing reports incorporating statistical results in an understandable format.  Writing Intensive.  Prerequisite: SWK 460.     3 credit hours.

The second in the three-course sequence, this course builds on SWK 386 by introducing students to various intervention skills to be used with therapeutic and task groups with attention focused on culturally competent practice. Theories and principles of group structure, dynamics, and process in therapeutic and task settings will be covered. Writing Intensive.      3 credit hours.

The third in the three-course sequence, builds on the skills presented in Practice I and II, applying the generalist practice perspective to interventions with communities and organizations addressing social, economic and sustainable development needs of populations-at-risk. The focus is on program and practice evaluation, with an emphasis on social work values, and will integrate research methods into the professional world of practice. Skills learned will help prepare the student for supervisory and managerial positions within the agency arena and are integrated with actual practice experience through the SWK 492 and SWK 499.  Writing Intensive.       3 credit hours.

Course explores the development of professional skills and identity necessary for success in the field. Students learn concepts related to professional use of self, professional self-image, use of social work supervision and consultation, and explores common problems in work with clients & client systems. This course connects concepts from theory and practice courses for practical application in future field placements.     2 credit hours

Part one of a two-semester practicum which provides supervised, generalist social work experience in a rural community within social service organizations. It emphasizes application of social work values, ethics, theory, skills, and evaluation to social work with individuals, families, groups, social networks, organizations, and communities using a person-in-environment framework with special emphasis on diverse populations-at-risk. Student is required to complete 20 hours per week, equaling 225 hours per semester. Open to Social Work majors only.  Prerequisites: SWK 398, SWK 320 & SWK 386.    3 credit hours.

Continuation of SWK 492 – Social Work Field Placement I. The student continues to participate in supervised, generalist social work practice. Student is required to complete 20 hours per week, equaling 225 hours per semester.  Open to Social Work Majors only.  Prerequisites: SWK 492.     3 credit hours

Explores roles, settings, and issues social worker’s encounter when working with military members, their families, and veterans. Students awareness of the exceptional and ever increasing challenges social workers face in working with military members or in a military setting and the unique mental health issues military members face will be increased.  Prerequisite: ENGL 1120.     3 credit hours

Covers knowledge and skills essential to effective social work practice in schools. Topics include evolution of social work in schools, theory, assessment, and interventions for use in schools and education lawA follow-on course to Introduction to Social work Practice with the Military. The course provides students an opportunity to conduct detailed research into military social work topics of interest to them.  Writing Intensive.  Prerequisite ENGL 1120     3 credit hour related to special education. Content on multiculturalism, social justice and change are integrated into the course.     3 credit hours

Covers knowledge and skills essential to effective social work practice in schools. Topics include evolution of social work in schools, theory, assessment, and interventions for use in schools and education law related to special education. Content on multiculturalism, social justice and change are integrated into the course.     3 credit hours

Presents advanced knowledge and skills for school social work. Topics include evolution of school social work, school social work theoretical approaches, advanced assessment, and interventions in school settings. Teaches advanced social assessment for educational planning, formulation of goals and objectives, record keeping, accessing school racecourses, and external referrals. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: SWK 406.    3 credit hours

This course presents advanced knowledge and skills essential to providing effective school social work interventions. Students will learn to identify, select and apply evidence-based prevention and intervention methods for use with individuals, groups, families,
school personnel, and communities to enhance student learning, development, and school success. Student learning will include social justice practice skills, trauma informed practice models, positive behavior supports for school wide programs and individuals, crisis prevention, planning, and intervention, behavior intervention planning, mediation, conflict resolution, and collaborative problem-solving methods.      3 credit hours

An introduction to human trafficking from a human rights perspective which examines the scope (global, national, state and local) and types (labor and sex) and explores laws, protocols and conventions against human trafficking. Students will learn ways they can help in the effort to combat human trafficking. Writing Intensive.     3 credit hours

Focuses on the empowerment of people with disabilities. Provides students with information on the history of disability perspectives and policy and builds understanding of the practice of social work with people with disabilities.     3 credit hours

Psychotherapeutic drugs and the pharmacologic basis of medicines for psychiatric disorders will be discussed from perspective of Social Work practice. Prerequisite: ENGL 1120.     3 credit hours

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of social work practice within a variety of health care settings. The aim of this course is to integrate previously learned human behavior and practice knowledge with advanced analysis of theory and research for social work practice in health care settings that serve diverse populations. The content of this course will include current and emerging health and behavior theory, research, and practice using specific case studies related to a variety of health settings and populations.   3 credit hours

Ecotherapy is a form of mental health treatment drawing from western and indigenous cultures. Ecotherapy encompasses holistic nature-based methods of physical and psychological healing for individuals and communities. We explore the history and applications of mental health treatment in relation to the natural world through reading, experiential activities, writing, and discussions. We examine research on the benefits of the therapeutic use of nature for recreation, personal growth, self-efficacy, mental health, substance abuse, stress reduction, physical and emotional challenges. We investigate how to enhance counseling, assessments, and interventions through this lens.

Adventure-Experiential Therapy and other related modalities can be viewed as a specialized form of behavioral health treatment used as stand-alone intervention or to augment conventional therapies. This course will explore the application of adventure education, and adventure-experiential therapy and other related modalities of behavioral health prevention and treatment in the front country with adolescents and young adults. Experience with Adventure therapy is not required.

This course approaches policy and practice though an eco-centric perspective, highlighting the complexity of the person in physical environment construct. While emphasizing social justice issues and dysfunctional patterns of behavior and thinking related to environmental degradation, the course will also teach students about eco-psychological/eco-therapeutic concepts, and other experiential practices to intervene with clients. This course may include video conferencing, depending on group consensus, but will not be required.

Familiarizes the student with issues, policies, procedures, basic competencies, and proficiencies pertaining to child welfare and permanency planning. It provides an overview of child abuse and neglect, family preservation and reunification, out-of-home placements, and the consequences of long-term maltreatment. Writing Intensive.     3 credit hours

This course facilitates student’s understanding of the learning experience through critical reflection on field practicum experiences. It is designed to offer a structured environment in which to integrate theoretical material learned in the classroom with field experiences. The structure facilitate the synthesis of theory, research, policy, and practice plus encourage exploration of the profession’s ethics as they relate to beginning generalist practice. The completion of class discussion the student develops a basic understanding of the social work profession, including values, ethics, social work roles, key theoretical and practice concepts, the use of self, the integration of personal and professional values, and advocacy. This course is needed for students who do not have an BSW supervision at their Field Placement. This course may be repeated two times for credit at the bachelor’s level. Prerequisite: Admission to the BSW program. Concurrency: SWK 492 and 499.