400

SW 456 Environmental Social Work

This course examines the role of professional social work in a achievement of sustainability at the individual, community, regional, national, and global levels. Using a multidisciplinary perspective, the social, environmental, economic, and cultural aspects of sustainability are considered theoretically and practically, with a focus on issues of equity and justice across these dimensions. This course includes community-based, action-oriented learning projects.
3

Prerequisites

SW 205 or permission of instructor.

SW 460 Local and Global Social Justice Practice

This course explores how theories of social justice are implemented in practice in local and global contexts.  Students are required to complete a 50-hour community-based learning experience at an organization of their choice. The course culminates in an integrative paper and presentation on a social justice issue. Capstone course for Social Justice Minor.

3

Prerequisites

POL 302 or permission of instructor.

SW 461 Introduction to Gerontology

This course introduces students to the field of gerontology. The course examines the aging process and its impact upon the individual, the family, and society. The course also covers various social, cultural, political, and economic issues for older adults in our society.

3

Prerequisites

PSY 101 or SOC 101 or SW 205 or permission of instructor.

Cross Listed Courses

PSY 461, SOC 461

SW 462 Group Counseling

Introduction to group dynamics, contemporary models of group counseling, and the development of group skills.

3

Prerequisites

PSY 101 or SW 205 or permission of instructor.

Cross Listed Courses

PSY 462

SW 464 Interventions with Children and Youth

This course examines theory, practice, and evaluation of interventions for children and youth across family, community, and institutional contexts. Students will critically analyze areas such as prevention, resilience, and positive youth development and develop specific skills through experiential practice laboratory sessions. Attention will be paid to effective and culturally appropriate programs and strategies for traditionally marginalized and oppressed populations.
3

Prerequisites

SW 205

Cross Listed Courses

PSY 464

SW 465 Living with Grief, Dying, and Death

This course provides an overview of death, dying, loss, grief, and bereavement processes from multiple disciplinary perspectives. Emphasis will be placed on the diversity of experiences of dying persons and their loved ones and the role and function of organizations and systems in the experience of death, dying, and bereavement. Implications for social work practice and policy will be discussed.

3

Prerequisites

SW 205 or SOC 101 or PSY 101 or permission of instructor.

Cross Listed Courses

PSY 465

SW 468 Comparative Health and Social Issues in Ecuador

Students will spend six weeks engaging in services in Quito, Ecuador.  The focus is on issues impacting mental, physical, and spiritual well-being of individuals/communities in Ecuador and services designed to address these issues & work for social/economic justice.  Comparisons are made to systems in the U.S.  Approval of Studies Abroad Director required.

3

Prerequisites

SOC 101, SPN 301, SPN 302 or equivalent

Cross Listed Courses

SOC 468, SPN 468

SW 480 Theory and Methods of Social Work Practice I

This course focuses on generalist social work practice with individuals, families, and groups using the problem-solving process. The course also focuses on social work values, ethics, and issues relevant to sensitive social work practice with populations-at-risk. Social work majors only.

3

Prerequisites

SW 205 and all required SW 300-level courses.

Corequisites

SW 482

SW 481 Theory and Methods of Social Work Practice II

This course provides generalist social work practice knowledge, values, and skills as applied to work with groups, organizations, communities, and societies. The course focuses on social work values, ethics, and issues relevant to sensitive social work practice with populations-at-risk. Social work majors only.

3

Prerequisites

SW 205 and all required SW 300-level courses.

Corequisites

SW 483

SW 482 Social Work Practicum I

Intensive supervised field experience in selected social work agencies. Students spend 16 hours per week in the field. Social work majors only.

6

Prerequisites

All SW courses except SW 480, SW 481, SW 483; all lower-division University and CAS requirements.

Corequisites

SW 480

SW 483 Social Work Practicum II

Intensive supervised field experience in selected social work agencies. Students spend 16 hours per week in the field. Social work majors only.

6

Prerequisites

All SW courses except SW 481; all lower-division University and CAS requirements.

Corequisites

SW 481

SW 490 Directed Study

Credit arranged.

Variable

SW 491 Seminar

Credit arranged.

Variable

SW 492 Seminar

Credit arranged.

Variable

SW 494 Research

Participate directly in the research process with a faculty member. Before enrolling a student must consult with a faculty member to define the project.

Variable

SW 497 Internship

Practical field experience working within a human service organization. Internships are individually arranged and may be done in a wide array of settings. Students will be required to supplement their experience with a classroom seminar. Social Work majors may take up to 6 credits in internships. Students may receive an IP (In Progress) grade until the completion of their internship.

Variable

Prerequisites

SW 205 or PSY 101 or SOC 101.

Cross Listed Courses

PSY 497, SOC 497

SW 499 Senior Thesis

Research, study, or original work under the direction of a faculty mentor, leading to a scholarly thesis document with a public presentation of results. Requires approval of thesis director, department chair, dean, and the director of the honors program, when appropriate.

Variable

Prerequisites

Senior standing; 3.0 G.P.A. in the thesis area, or good standing in the honors program.