2020-2021 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Science Education (SCED) SCED-3120 Teaching Science –Fa 3 hours This course presents the professional knowledge, skills, methods, and instructional strategies required for teaching adolescent and young adult science, based on Ohio Educator Standards and NSTA science teacher preparation standards within the context of a biblical framework. Emphasis will be given to the facilitation of learning and innovation skills for adolescents and young adult students. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program. (Fee $100) Department of Social Work Course Descriptions Social Work (SWK) SWK-1100 Total Immersion Experience –Sp 1 hour This course is available to all students interested in the helping professions. It is primarily a course designed for social work students who will receive a pre-professional experience in social work. The student’s participation will be in a social service agency, “shadowing” a social worker who has a degree in social work or who is licensed in social work. (Fee: $60) SWK-2330 Introduction to Social Work –Fa, Sp 3 hours Introduction to Social Work introduces the social work profession and a variety of fields of social work practice. It includes a study of the historical development of social work. Content will emphasize an overview of the biblical foundation for the social work profession. Crosslisted as SOC or SWK. (Fee: $55) SWK-2350 Field Survey –Fa, Sp 2 hours Experiential learning through visitation and observation of social workers and intradisciplinary teams in agency settings. It also provides exposure to fields of social work practice, the role of social work, and the agency structure. There is a special emphasis on understanding a biblical view of the diverse populations social workers serve. A series of field trips will provide students with an understanding of agency structure, the role of a social worker in a variety of settings, generalist social work practice, the dynamics of giving and taking help, and how to establish a professional helping relationship. Does not count toward social science elective for general education. (Fee: $40) SWK-2500 Social Work with Aging Populations –Fa 3 hours This course is designed to complete the undergraduate program and thus equip the student for beginning professional social work practice with the elderly population. Focus is on knowledge of the issues related to aging, exposure to the different types of social work and agencies that service the elderly and the varied social work careers related to serving the aged. The course will examine aging, the role of caregiving, grief, death, and dying from a biblical worldview. SWK-2820 Social Work in Mental Health Settings –Sp 3 hours This course will provide an exposure to contemporary issues of social work practice in mental health settings, with an emphasis on a biblical worldview. This is a survey course and will critically examine the system of care and issues that currently exist for individuals, families, and communities in the field of mental health. SWK-2840 3 hours Concepts of Chemical Dependency –Fa Available to all students. This course presents an overview of the social, economic, political, legal, spiritual, and ethical considerations concerning the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs in our culture. A primary emphasis of the course includes application of a biblical perspective to assess use of various philosophies and perspectives on drugs and abuse. Treatment and prevention options for individuals and families will be discussed. Crosslisted as CRJU, PYCH, SOC, or SWK. SWK-2900 Ethics in the Helping Professions –Sp 3 hours This course is designed to introduce the student to current issues and ethical dilemmas confronting professional helpers. The course encourages development of critical thinking skills by looking at dilemmas from a multifaceted point of view keeping in mind the ramifications decisions have on practice, services, and clients. Students learn to address delimmas by drawing upon Scripture, professional values, and ethical principles as presented in the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics, as well as codes of ethics from other helping professions. The importance of human rights, justice, and mercy are incorporated throughout the course content. Crosslisted as SOC or SWK. SWK-3010 3 hours Human Behavior and the Social Environment –Fa This course will provide an examination of the social systems approach to understanding human behavior with families, groups, organizations, and communities. Particular focus will be on the relationship among biological, social, psychological, and cultural systems as they affect and are affected by human behavior. Prerequisite: admission to the social work program. SWK-3020 3 hours Generalist Social Work Practice with Groups –Fa, Sp This course provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of group theories, methods, and skills for generalist practice with diverse groups of client systems. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of being a culturally sensitive group facilitator. A field trip may be required. Prerequisite: admission to the program or permission of the instructor. (Fee: $45) SWK-3110 Social Welfare Programs and Policy –Fa 3 hours Survey of the American social welfare system. Analysis of the history, purpose, programs, and assessment of this system from a biblical theistic point of reference. Examines social welfare policies and programs in relation to their effects on specific populations in need in U.S. society. Within a historical and political context, current social welfare programs and policies are further examined in terms of underlying assumptions and values, substance, implementation, and effectiveness. Considers major questions of social choice and the underlying criteria for the funding and delivery of social services. Policy analysis will be a major focus. Prerequisite: admission to the social work program. (Fee: $35) SWK-3210 4 hours Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families –Fa,Sp This 4-hour course is taken concurrently with 16 hours per week field experience designed to teach social intervention theory with practice. Emphasis will be given to the basic principles and values of practice in acquiring values, skills, theory, and principles of social work practice as well as the skill developments essential to beginning social work relationships. Intervention strategies for work with families and target groups are presented with an orientation toward problem-solving. The goal of this course is to assist the student in integrating theory with practice and in gaining awareness of the professional use of self. Professional writing skills are further developed. Prerequisites: admission to the social work program. Page 308 2020–21 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions SCED-3120 – SWK-3210 SOCIAL WORK