1993-1994 Academic Catalog

SWK-301 Human Behavior and the Social Environment 1--A 4 hours An examination of the development of the individual over the life span and his memberships in families and small groups. Utilizing a person-environment focus, the course studies the relationship between human biological, social, psychological, and cultural systems as they affect and are affected by human behavior. Prerequisite: SWK-233 Introduction to Social Work, SOC-230 Principles of Sociology, PYCH-160 General Psychology, BI0-100 Principles of Biology, PYCH-260 Human Development: Lifespan. SWK-302 Human Behavior in Social Environment 11--W 4 hours A continued examination of the social system's approach to understanding human behavior with groups, organizations, and communities. Special attention will be given to the Christian perspective on issues of diversity: age, race, ethnicity, gender, culture, social class, sexual orientation, and physical disabilities. Prerequisites: SWK-301 Human Behavior in Social Environment I. SWK-311 Social Welfare Policy 1--W 5 hours An examination of the institution of social welfare. Focus will be on the history and systems orientation of service programs. Analysis of the political process and its impact on the social welfare system and especially as they relate to oppressed populations. The student will also be introduced to social policy analysis. Prerequi– sites: BI0-100 Principles of Biology, SOC-230 Principles of Sociology, PYCH-160 General Psychology, ANTH-180 Cultural Anthropology. SWK-312 Social Welfare Policy 11--Sp 5 hours A continued examination of the social welfare system and its relationship to other systems and significant social problems of the 1990's. Prerequisite: SWK-311 Social Welfare Policy I. SWK-321 Social Work Practice 1--W 3 hours First of a four-course sequence studying the practice and theory skills utilized in generalist, beginning level social work practice. Focus will be on the knowledge, values, and skills basic to the social work process. The problem-solving approach will be studied as it applies to working with individuals, families, and groups. Prerequisites: SWK-311 Social Welfare Policy I and SWK-301, 302 Human Behavior and the Social Environment I & II. (Fee: $30) SWK-322 Social Work Practice 11--Sp 3 hours This is the second course in the sequence of professional practice courses. It focuses on the integration of theory with practice. Includes further application of the generalist method of problem– solving with micro and macro systems. Prerequisites: SWK-321 Social Work Practice I and SWK-341 Junior Seminar and Field Experience I. SWK-341 Junior Seminar and Field Experience 1--W 2 hours This course is taken concurrently with Social Work Practice I. It provides one day a week (80 hours) of practical field experience in a professional social work agency. The student will be under the supervision of a qualified field instructor. A special feature to the overall process is the sharing of experiences in a one-hour-per– week seminar session. Prerequisites: BI0-100 Principles of Biology, SWK-233 Introduction to Social Work, SWK-311 Social Welfare Policy I, SWK-301 Human Behavior and the Social Environment, PYCH-160 General Psychology, SOC-230 Principles of Sociology, PYCH-260 Human Development: Lifespan. SWK-342 Junior Seminar and Field Experience 11--Sp 2 hours This course is taken concurrently with Social Work Practice II. A continuation of Junior Seminar and Field Experience I, in the same agency, but with advanced opportunities to practice beginning social work tasks and functions. Prerequisites: SWK-341 Junior Seminar and Field Experience I, SWK-321 Social Work Practice I. SWK-367 Research Methodology--A 3 hours In the presentation of the scientific method of research, particular emphasis will be placed upon hypothesis formation, questionnaire design and administration, sampling, interviewing and data collection. SWK-368 Data Analysis--W 3-5 hours The basic concepts of descriptive and inductive statistics are presented for the purpose of analysis of data sets. Among the concepts emphasized are levels of analysis, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability, correlation, simple tests of significance, and linear regression. The course will utilize a major statistical software program to familiarize the students with the power of the computer in data analysis. Prerequisite: SWK-367 Research Methodology. SWK-421 Social Work Practice 111--A hours A further study of social work practice in which the student learns to combine all of the appropriate methods and skills to intervene on the behalf of the llclientD in need. Prerequisites: SWK-321,322 Social Work Practice I & II and SWK-341,342 Junior Seminar and Field Experience I & II. (Fee: $30). SWK-422 Social Work Practice IV--W 4 hours The final course in the practice sequence. Designed to complete the undergraduate program and equip the student for beginning level professional social work. Prerequisites: SWK-321,322,421 Social Work Practice I,II,III, SWK-341,342 Junior Seminar and Field Experience I & II and SWK-451 Senior Seminar and Field I. SWK-451 Senior Seminar 1--A 2 hours The senior seminar meets two hours per week. It functions as a professional support group in which students receive support, as well as constructive feedback, from their peers as they enter the profession. Prerequisites: SWK-341,342 Junior Seminar and Field I & II and SWK-321,322 Social Work Practice I & II. SWK-452 Senior Seminar 11--W 2 hours A continuation of Senior Seminar I. A course for graduating seniors to demonstrate their proficiency in beginning professional social work practice. Involves self-evaluation as well as group interview. Prerequisites: SWK-451 Senior Seminar I, SWK- 321,322,421 Social Work Practice I,II & III. SWK-453 Senior Field 1--A 5 hours This course is taken concurrently with Social Work Practice III and Senior Seminar I. This course requires three days per week (240 hours) in the field, providing the student with a more in-depth practical experience in a professional social work agency. The student will apply theory to actual practical social work situations. The student will function as a beginning level social worker in the agency under close supervision of the field instructor. Prerequi– sites: SWK-321,322 Social Work Practice I & II and SWK-341,342 Junior Seminar and Field I & II. SWK-454 Senior Field 11--W 5 hours This course is taken concurrently with Social Work Practice IV and Senior Seminar II. It is also a continuation of Senior Field Experience I and will be completed within the same agency. This will include an additional three days per week (240 hours) of practical experience. Prerequisites: SWK-341,342 Junior Seminar and Field I & II and SWK-453 Senior Field Experience I.