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SOWK743

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other

Drugs (ATOD): Interventions

with Families (3)

Part-Time Program

A part-time program is also available.

Social Work Courses

SOWK600 HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND

SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT I

3 sem. hrs.

This foundation course presents an overview

of human behavior and social environment

theories in relation to social work ethics, val-

ues, diversity, populations-at-risk, and cultur-

ally competent practice utilizing a strengths

perspective. Students learn a social systems

framework and employ selected ecological

concepts for integrating theories and under-

standing the complexity of human behavior

within environmental and societal contexts,

taking note of traditional and alternative para-

digms. Individual development will be exam-

ined with attention to life course theory, and

socio-cultural factors.

SOWK602 HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND

THE SOCIAL

ENVIRONMENT II

3 sem. hrs.

This course builds on the framework, theories,

and perspectives introduced in SOWK600. It

focuses on human behavior and the social

environment from the perspective of families,

small groups, organizations, and communities.

It explains traditional and alternative para-

digms. Connections to generalist social work

practice and interventions are made. Students

consider the linkages and applicability of the

learning to the population of their specialized

interest. Prerequisite: SOWK600.

SOWK604 SOCIAL WELFARE,

SOCIAL POLICY, AND

SOCIAL WORK 3 sem. hrs.

This course provides a knowledge base for

understanding the social welfare system and

its relationship to the history and development

of social work as a profession. It examines the

economic, social, political forces and trends,

as well as the philosophy, values and beliefs

which shape public and private social policies

and programs, and impact social work prac-

tice. Special attention is paid to inequities and

deficiencies in the institutional policies and

socioeconomic structures impacting on vari-

ous population groups. Students examine cur-

rent federal policies and consider their impact

on family life.

SOWK606 SOCIAL POLICY AND

SOCIAL POLICY

PRACTICE

3 sem. hrs.

This course builds on the knowledge base for

understanding the social welfare system and

its relationship to the social work profession

provided in SOWK604. Students explore the

connection between social problem and poli-

cies, obtain concepts and frameworks for

analysis of social policies, and develop skills

in assessing, analyzing, formulating, influenc-

ing, and promulgating social policies which

promote well-being, and economic and social

justice. The ethical base for policy practice is

explored. Special attention is paid to family-

policy issues. Prerequisite: SOWK604.

SOWK608 SOCIAL WORK

RESEARCH I

3 sem. hrs.

This foundation course focuses on qualitative

and quantitative research methods used by

social workers. It emphasizes hypothesis for-

mulation, research designs, ethical considera-

tions, measurement, sampling, data collection,

and data analysis needed for building knowl-

edge for practice and for evaluating service

delivery in all areas of practice.

SOWK609 SOCIAL WORK

RESEARCH II

3 sem. hrs.

This course builds on SOWK608 and focuses

on needs assessment and program evaluation.

It emphasizes program accountability in social

services. Students learn to determine needs of

client populations and to determine the effec-

tiveness of programs in achieving outcomes.

They also apply needs assessment strategies

and program evaluation techniques to their

field of interest. Prerequisites: SOWK608.

SOWK612 SOCIAL WORK

PRACTICE I

3 sem. hrs.

This course orients students to the helping

processes in social work, using systems and

ecological perspectives, strengths orientation,

and problem solving and interactional

approaches. It delineates the generic core,

knowledge, ethics, value, and skills of the pro-

fession and integrates systems levels, cultural

competency, and economic and social justice.

It emphasizes the professional use of self, self

awareness, communication, observation, doc-

umentation, relationship building, and inter-

viewing skills. Open only to majors.

SOWK613 SOCIAL WORK

PRACTICE II

3 sem. hrs.

This course builds on the foundation of Social

Work Practice I for an in-depth look at modern

social work practice skills. A central focus is

the relationship of theory and research to

social work micro, mezzo and macro practice,

highlighting its political dimensions as well as

social and cultural context. Social work prac-

tice decisions are underpinned by a theoretical

and research perspective and delivered with

sensitivity to diverse populations. Prerequi-

site: SOWK612. Open only to students for-

mally admitted to the program.

SOWK622 FIELD EDUCATION

INTERNSHIP I

3 sem. hrs.

This practicum provides a structured learning

opportunity for students to experience and

internalize generalist social work knowledge,

values, ethics and skills within an agency set-

ting. It requires a minimum of 200 hours of

practice in an agency each semester, for two

semesters. Practicum students receive profes-

sional instruction and supervision from a qual-

ified agency based field instructor. One hour

weekly seminar required. Open only to stu-

dents formally admitted to the program.

SOWK623 FIELD EDUCATION

INTERNSHIP II

3 sem. hrs.

This practicum is a continuation of

SOWK622, and provides a structured learning

opportunity for students to experience and

internalize generalist social work knowledge,

values, ethics and skills within an agency set-

ting. It requires a minimum of 200 hours of

practice in an agency each semester, for two

semesters. Practicum students receive profes-

sional instruction and supervision from a qual-

ified agency based field instructor. One hour

weekly seminar required. Open only to stu-

dents formally admitted to the program.

SOWK699 PRINCIPLES OF

ADVANCED SOCIAL WORK

PRACTICE WITH

FAMILIES

3 sem. hrs.

This is a three-credit course that prepares the

student for entry into the advanced year of the

Master of Social Work Program. The course

provides the student with a review of impor-

tant theories, concepts, principles, knowledge,

values and skills of generalist practice. The

course prepares the student for entry into the

concentration of advanced social work prac-

tice with a focus on families. Prerequisites:

Only students who have been admitted to the

advanced standing program may enroll in this

course. The prerequisite for this course is a

degree with a major in social work from a bac-

calaureate social work program accredited by

the Council on Social Work Education (or

international program approved by CSWE as

equivalent).

SOWK717 FAMILY SOCIAL WORK

PRACTICE I

3 sem. hrs.

This course builds on the foundation of social

work principles, theories and techniques in

understanding the dynamics of the family and

family intervention. Students will begin the

process of creating an integrative family prac-

tice framework by demonstrating an under-

standing of the constructs associated with the

family, theories associated with family prac-

tice and assessment processes utilized in

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