1996-1997 Academic Catalog

SWK-321 Social Work Practice 1-W 5 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. Additional attention is given to interviewing assessment and case management skills. The generalist intervention model will be studied as it applies to working with micro, mezzo, and macro systems. Prerequisite: SWK-311 Social Welfare Policy I; SWK-301, 302 Human Behavior and the Social Environment I, II. (Fee: $30) SWK-322 Social Work Practice II-Sp 5 hours A continued examination of the generalist intervention model of problem-solving as it applies to working with micro, mezzo, and macro systems. Special attention will be focused with respect to applying the model within the context of gender, racial, and other groups of diversity. Ethical decision-making processes will also be studied. Prerequisite: SWK-321 Social Work Practice I; SWK-343 Junior Seminar I; SWK-344 Junior Field Experience I. (Fee: $30) SWK-343 Junior Seminar 1-W 1 hour This course is taken concurrently with Social Work Practice I and Junior Field Experience I. A special feature to the overall process is the sharing of experiences in a one-hour per week seminar session. Prerequisite: 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 I; PYCH-160 General Psychology; PYCH-260 Human Development: Lifespan; SOC-230 Principles of Sociology; SWK-234 Field Experience Orientation. SWK-344 Junior Field Experience I-W 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. Prerequisite: 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 I; PYCH-160 General Psychology; PYCH-260 Human Development: Lifespan; SOC-230 Principles of Sociology. SWK-345 Junior Seminar II-Sp 1 hour This course is taken concurrently with Social Work Practice II and Junior Field Experience II. A special feature to the overall process is the sharing of experiences in a one-hour per week seminar session. Prerequisite: SWK-343 Junior Seminar I; SWK-344 Junior Field Experience I; SWK-321 Social Work Practice I. 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. Prerequisite: 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 III-A 5 hours A further study of social work practice in which the student learns to combine all 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. Prerequisite: 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) Social work students serve area residents through involvement in local projects, such as the community cleanup day in nearby Xenia, Ohio. 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. Prerequisite: 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 I-A 2 hours Seminar meets two hours per week. Functions as a professional support group where students receive support and constructive feedback, from their peers as they enter the profession. Prerequisite: 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 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. Prerequisite: SWK-321,322,421 Social Work Practice I,II,III; SWK- 451 Senior Seminar I. SWK-456 Senior Field Experience I-A 5 hours 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. Prerequisite: SWK-321,322 Social Work Practice I,II; SWK-343 Junior Seminar I; SWK-344 Junior Field Experience I. SWK-457 Senior Field Experience U-W 5 hours This course is taken concurrently with Social Work Practice IV and Senior Seminar II. 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. Prerequisite: SWK-343 Junior Seminar I; SWK-344 Junior Field Experience I; SWK-456 Senior Field Experience I.