1997-1998 Academic Catalog

Social Sciences 20 SWK-321 Social Work Practice I-W 5 hours Course will help the student integrate knowledge and theory with agency practice. Emphasis on the basic principals and values of practice and the skill development essential to beginning social work relationships. Foundation in the basic core of concepts, methodology, and values along with an ability to examine practices. Focuses on social work ethics, the one-to-one relationship, and interviewing skills. 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 Taken concurrently with an eight-hour-per-week field experience designed to teach social intervention theory with practice. The course is the second part of a four course sequence in acquiring values, skills, theory, and principles of Social Work practice. Intervention strategies for work with families and target groups are presented with an orientation toward problem solving. The course goal is to assist the student in integrating theory with practice and in gaining awareness of the professional use of self. Interviewing and professional writing skills are further developed. Prerequisite: SWK-321 Social Work Practice I; SWK-343 Junior Seminar I; SWK-344 Junior Field Experience I. (Fee: $30) SWK-334 Junior Field Experience Orientation-A 0 hours Designed to inform and equip the student to complete all work required before entering the Junior Field Experience. The Junior Field Experience is the placement of students in social service agencies for two consecutive quarters for a total of 150 hours. In three seminars students will receive information regarding the completion of all mandatory paper work in a timely manner, learn to present them– selves in a professional manner, and be an organized student. Prerequisite: SWK-233 Introduction to Social Work. (Fee: $20) SWK-335 Senior Field Experience Orientation-Sp 0 hours This three-seminar course is designed to inform and equip the student to complete all work required before entering the Senior Field Experience. Placement of students in social service agencies for two consecutive quarters for a total of 450 hours. In three seminars students will receive information regarding the completion of all mandatory paper work, presenting themselves in a professional manner, and maximizing supervision as an entry level generalist practitioner. Prerequisite: SWK-321 Social Work Practice I. (Fee: $20) SWK-343,345 Junior Seminar I,II-W,Sp 1 hour each Placement of students in social service agencies for two consecutive quarters where they receive experience worldng with clients and agency staff. Seminar class will meet one hour per week. The students will receive input from peers and faculty. Prerequisite for SWK-343: BI0-100 Principles of Biology; PYCH-160 General Psychology; SOC-230 Principles of Sociology; SWK-233 Introduction to Social Work; SWK-235 Service Learning: Faith in Action; SWK-301 Human Behavior and the Social Environment I; SWK-311 Social Welfare Policy I; SWK-334 Junior Field Experience Orientation. Prerequisite for SWK-345: SWK-321 Social Work Practice I; SWK-343 Junior Seminar I; SWK-344 Junior Field Experience I. SWK-344,346 Junior Field Experience I,II-W 2 hours each Junior Field Experience is the placement of students in social service agencies for two consecutive quarters. The student will receive experience working with clients and agency staff under the supervi– sion of qualified instructors. Seminar class will meet one hour a week. Students will receive input from peers and faculty. 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; SOC- 230 Principles of Sociology; SWK-235 Service Learning: Faith in Action; SWK-334 Junior Field Experience Orientation. Prerequisite: SWK-343 Junior Seminar I; SWK-344 Junior Field Experience I; SWK-321 Social Work Practice I. SWK-363 Social Work Research Methods 3 hours Designed to survey the basic process of research methods as practiced in the social sciences. Underlying principles of science and logic are emphasized and special attention is directed toward the recognition of common sources of error and bias in the implementa– tion and interpretation of research studies as it affects the outcomes of research utilization. Students will be better prepared to recognize the impact of special population variables (age, race, gender, etc.) on the research process. Prerequisite: admission to the social work program. SWK-368 Data Analysis-W 5 hours See course description for POLS-368 Data Analysis. Social work majors are required to take this section of Data Analysis taught by a social work program faculty with the social work designator. SWK-421 Social Work Practice III-A 5 hours This course is the third part of a four-course sequence in acquiring values, skills, theory, and principles of generalist social work practice. Intervention strategies for work with individuals, families, and target groups are presented. The course goal is to assist the student in integrating theory with practice. Prerequisite: SWK-235 Service Learning: Faith in Action; 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 Designed to complete the undergraduate program and thus equip the student for beginning professional social work practice. Focus is on competency in social work practice in multiple, macro settings as a generalist in problem solving and social change. Prerequisite: SWK- 321,322,421 Social Work Practice I,II,III; SWK-451 Senior Seminar I; SWK-456 Senior Field Experience I. (Fee $30) SWK-436 Career and Licensure Orientation-Sp 0 hours In three seminars, the student will receive information regarding the Ii censure exam (LCAT), and the job search process including interviewing, the resume, cover letter, and job opportunities. Prerequisite: SWK-451,452 Senior SeminarI,II; SWK-421,422 Social Work Practice III,IV. (Fee $20) SWK-451,452 Senior Seminar I,II-A,W 2 hours each A seminar is held two hours weekly in which students submit their own practice record for critical study and offer criticism to their peers. Emphasis is placed on the integration of students' social work theoretical knowledge and skills as they enter the profession. A student must complete a minimum of 225 hours in the field. Prerequi– site for SWK-451: SWK-235 Service Learning: Faith in Action; SWK- 321,322 Social Work Practice I,II; SWK-343,345 Junior Seminar I,II; SWK-344,346 Junior Field Experience I,II; SWK- 335 Senior Field Experience Orientation. Prerequisite/or SWK-452: SWK-321,322,421 Social Work Practice I,II,III; SWK-451 Senior Seminar I. SWK-456,457 Senior Field Experience I,II-A 5 hours each Offers students the opportunity to practice social work 24 hours per week under professional supervision. Emphasis on integrating students' theoretical knowledge and skills. Students submit their own practice record for critical study and offer criticism to peers. Requires a minimum of 450 hours in the field. Prerequisite/or SWK-456: SWK-235 Service Learning: Faith in Action; SWK-321,322 Social Work Practice I, II; SWK-343,345 Junior Seminar I, II; SWK-344,346 Junior Field Experience I, II, SWK-335 Senior Field Experience Orientation. Prerequisite.for SWK-457: SWK-321,322,421 Social Work Practice I,II,III; SWK-456 Senior Field Experience I.