2000-2001 Academic Catalog

School of Social Sciences and Professional Studies 20 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 1; 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 mandat01y paper work in a timely manner, learn to present themselves in a professional manner, and be an organized student. Prerequisite: admission to the Social Work Program. (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 infonnation regarding the completion of all mandat01y paper work, presenting themselves in a profes– sional manner, and maximizing supervision as an entty level generalist practitioner. Prerequisite: SWK-344 Junior Field E.\perience 1. (Fee: $20) SWK-343,345 Junior Seminar I, 11-W,Sp 1 hour each This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to discuss issues related to field experience, explore varied aspects of their particular agencies, and to provide support and feedback from their peers and instrnction for professional growth and development. Seminar class will meet one hour per week. Prerequisite for SWK- 343: SWK-334 Junior FieldExperience Orientation. Prerequisitefor SWK-345: SWK-343 Junior Seminar I. SWK-344,346 Junior Field Experience I, 11-W,Sp 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 instrnctors. Seminar class will meet one hour per week. Students will receive input from peers and faculty. Prerequi– sitefor SWK-344: SWK-334 Junior Field E.\perience Orientation. Prerequisite for SWK-346: SWK-344 Junior Field Experience I. SWK-363 Social Work Research Methods-A 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 ofresearch utilization. Students will be better prepared to recognize the impact of special population variables (age, race, gender, etc.) on the research process. Prerequisite: SWK-322 Social Work Practice II; admission to the Social Work Program. SWK-368 Data Analysis-W 5 hours See course description for GSS-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. Prerequisite: SWK-363 Social Work Research Methods. 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. Inte1vention strategies for work with individuals, families, and target groups are presented. The course goal is to assist the student in integrating the01y with practice. Prerequisite: SWK-322 Social Work Practice 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-421 Social Work Practice 111. (Fee: $30) SWK-451,452 Senior Seminar I, 11-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. Prerequisite for SWK-451: SWK-335 Senior Field Experience Orientation. Prerequisitefor SWK-452: SWK-451 Senior Seminar]. (SWK-452 Fee: $20) SWK-456,457 Senior Field Experience l,11-A,W 5 hours each Offers students the opportunity to practice social work 24 hours per week under professional supetvision. Emphasis on integrating students' theoretical knowledge and skills. Sh1dents submit their own practice record for critical study and offer criticism to peers. Requires a minimum of 450 hours in the field. Prerequisite for SWK-456: SWK-335 Senior Field Experience Orientation. Prerequi– site for SWK-457: SWK-456 Senior Field Experience I.