1995-1996 Academic Catalog

Social Sciences and History 19 SWK-346 Junior Field Experience II--Sp 2 hours This course is taken concurrently with Social Work Practice I and Junior Seminar I. It provides one day a week of practical field experience in a professional social work agency. The student will be under the supervision of a qualified field supervisor. Prerequi– sites: SWK-321 Social Work Practice I; SWK-343 Junior Seminar I; SWK-344 Junior Field Experience I. SWK-367 Research Methodology--A 3 hours See course description for POLS-367 Research Methodology. SWK-368 Data Analysis--W 5 hours See course description for POLS-368 Data Analysis. SWK-421 Social Work Practice 111--A 5 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 behalf of the client in need. Special attention will be given to distinctive populations, including ethnic minorities. Students will learn to be culturally appropriate and competent as they advocate for diverse clients. Mezzo practice (group work) will be reinforced. Prerequisites: SWK-321,322 Social Work Practice I, II; SWK- 343,345 Junior Seminar I, II; SWK-344,346 Junior Field Experience I & II. (Fee: $30) SWK-422 Social Work Practice IV--W 5 hours The final course in the practice sequence. Designed to complete the undergraduate program and equip the student for beginning level professional social work. The course focuses upon macro-level practice. Community organization and community development will be studied from a Christian perspective. A community development project will be completed. Prerequisites: SWK-321,322,421 Social Work Practice I,II,III, SWK-343,345 Junior Seminar I, II; SWK-344,346 Junior Field Experience I, II; SWK-451 Senior Seminar I; SWK-456 Senior Field Experience I. (Fee: $30) 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-321,322 Social Work Practice I, II; SWK-343,345 Junior Seminar I, II; SWK-344,346 Junior Field Experience I, II. SWK-452 Senior Seminar II--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-456 Senior Field Experience I--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. Prerequisites: SWK-321,322 Social Work Practice I,II; SWK-343 Junior Seminar I; SWK-344 Junior Field Experience I. SWK-457 Senior Field Experience II--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 Experi– ence 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-343 Junior Seminar I; SWK-344 Junior Field Experience I; SWK-456 Senior Field Experience I. Cynthia Sutter-Tkel, director ofthe social work program, brings urban and intercultural social work experience to the classroom.