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SOCIAL WORK (SCWK)

Joe Schriver, Chair of Studies, 211 Old Main, 575-5039

The social work program is fully accredited at the baccalaureate level by the Council on Social Work Education. The principal objective of the social work program is to prepare students for beginning generalist social work practice. Contact program director for admission and retention requirements.

Requirements for a Major in Social Work: 45 semester hours of social work courses including:

SCWK 2133, Introduction to Social Work
SCWK 3073, Meth. of Social Work Research
SCWK 3093, Human Behavior and the Social Environment I|
SCWK 3103, Human Behavior and the Social Environment II
SCWK 3153, Social Welfare Policy
SCWK 3193, Human Diversity and Social Work
SCWK 4333, Social Work Practice I
SCWK 4343, Social Work Practice II
SCWK 4412, Field Seminar I
SCWK 4422, Field Seminar II
SCWK 4434, Social Work Internship I
SCWK 4444, Social Work Internship II
SCWK 4733, Social Work Practice III

Social Work electives - 6 hours

(Students must adhere to requirements cited for each social work course. A grade of 'C' or better must be earned in all core social work courses. If a student receives a grade of 'D' in a core social work course, the course must be retaken with a grade of 'C' or better prior to taking the course for which that course serves as a prerequisite.)

The following social science and general education courses are also required as part of the social work curriculum:

American National Government (PLSC 2003)

General Sociology (SOCI 2013)

Principles of Biology (BIOL 1543/1541L)

Fundamentals of Communication (COMM 1313)

General Psychology (PSYC 2003)

Statistics course, 3 hours

Economics (ECON 2143)

In addition, six hours of upper-level (3000-4000) social science electives, to be selected from SOCI, PSYC, ANTH, GNST, or HESC complete the degree requirements.

Writing Requirement: Social work students complete the research/analytical writing requirement by submitting the research paper from SCWK 3073 or honors paper to the social work faculty for approval.

Requirements for Departmental Honors in Social Work: The Departmental Honors Program in Social Work is an upper-division course of study with an independent investigation on a topic in social work. Students work closely with an adviser of their choice to define the goals of an honors project and to develop it to completion. They must take 12 hours (which may include 6 hours of thesis) in Honors Studies. In developing the project, students are encouraged to take honors courses, participate in honors colloquia and do extensive background reading. Some may choose a library research project; others may choose a field project. In either case the honors work is a serious long-term undertaking which should have direct value in supplementing the student's regular departmental academic program. Enrollment in SCWK 399VH takes place after the student has done background reading and has actually begun a project. Students normally enroll for course work the equivalent of three hours of credit. Whether the completed project is library research or one in field practice, it is presented in written form and defended at an oral examination by an Honors Council Committee. Projects of extraordinarily high quality may be designated High Honors by the Committee. Successful completion of the requirements will be recognized by the award of the distinction Social Work Scholar Cum Laude at graduation. Higher degree distinctions are recommended only in truly exceptional cases and are based upon the whole of the candidate's program of honors studies.

Requirements for a Minor in Social Work: 18 hours including SCWK 2133, SCWK 3193 and SCWK 3153 (required) and any other nine hours of social work electives. A student must notify the department of his or her intent to minor. The social work minor is not preparation for social work practice and is not accredited by CSWE.

SOCIAL WORK (SCWK)

SCWK2133 Introduction to Social Work (FA, SP, SU) Introduction to social work as a profession and to social welfare institutions from the perspective of the generalist, entry level social worker. Emphasis on empowerment function of social work.

SCWK3073 Methods of Social Work Research (FA, SP) An overview of forms and sources of social work research including existing social data, techniques for collecting original social data, and techniques of organization, interpretation, and presentation of data. Prerequisite: social work majors and minors only and SCWK 2133 and three hours of statistics and (SOCI 3303 or equivalent).

SCWK3093 Human Behavior and the Social Environment I (FA, SP, SU) Provides a conceptual framework for creating and organizing knowledge of human behavior and the social environment with a focus on individuals. Social systems, life-span and strengths approaches are presented. Special attention is given to the impact of human diversity, discrimination and oppression on the individual's ability to reach or maintain optimal health and well-being. Prerequisite: SCWK 2133 and 3193 and SOCI 2013 and BIOL 1543 and BIOL 1541L and PSYC 2003 and social work majors and minors only.

SCWK3103 Human Behavior and the Social Environment II (FA, SP, SU) Application of the conceptual framework introduced in Human Behavior I and social systems, life-span and strengths approaches to families, groups, organizations and communities. Special attention is given to the impact of human diversity, discrimination and oppression on our ability to reach or maintain optimal health and well-being. Prerequisite: SCWK 3093 and social work majors and minors only.

SCWK3153 Social Welfare Policy (FA, SP, SU) Describes and analyzes the policies and services rendered by local, state, regional and national agencies as well as the policy implications that impact social work practice. Prerequisite: ECON 2143 and PLSC 2003 and SCWK 2133 and SCWK 3193 and social work majors and minors only.

SCWK3163 On Death and Dying (FA, SP, SU) Reviews the theory and humanistic importance of the concepts of death and dying in society. An experimental option and interdisciplinary faculty presenters will be part of the format. (Same as HUMN 3163) Prerequisite: junior standing.

SCWK3183 Elderly Citizen (SP, SU) Survey of theories of gerontology, service programs and unmet needs of the aging citizen.

SCWK3193 Human Diversity and Social Work (FA, SP, SU) An introduction to information basic concepts related to human diversity and social work. Provides content on differences and similarities in the experiences, needs, and beliefs of people distinguished by race, ethnicity, culture, class, gender, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental ability, age or national origin. Prerequisite: SCWK 2133.

SCWK3233 Juvenile Delinquency (FA, SP, SU) Nature, causes, extent, and methods of treatment of juvenile delinquency. Prerequisite: junior standing.

SCWK3533 Legal Aspects of Social Welfare (FA) Study of a selected group of legal regulations encountered by the social worker, including the court system, legal rights of indigent persons and children, domestic relations, problems of the small wage earner, and health measures. Prerequisite: junior standing.

SCWK3633 Problems of Child Welfare (FA, SP, SU)
Study of the needs of deprived children with some attention to methods and standards of care. Cultural competence and family-centered practice are emphasized. Prerequisite: junior standing.

SCWK3923H Honors Colloquium (IR) Treats a special topic or issue, offered as part of the honors program. May be repeated. Prerequisite: honors candidacy (not restricted to candidacy in social welfare).

SCWK399VH Honors Course (1-6) (IR) May be repeated for 12 hours. Prerequisite: junior standing.

SCWK405V Special Topics in Social Work (1-6) (IR) Comprehensive study of various topics of importance in contemporary social welfare and social work practice. May be repeated. Prerequisite: junior standing.

SCWK4133 Family Preservation (SP) An introduction to the fundamentals of family preservation services. Emphasis is on learning the components, implications, and techniques of the family preservation model. Strategies for helping the multiproblem family are stressed.

SCWK4143 Addiction and the Family (SP, SU) Introduction to the biophysical basis of chemical and behavior compulsions with special focus on family impacts. Childhood development within addictive families is also examined. Social work intervention with substance abusing families is highlighted.

SCWK4233 Seminar: Children and Family Services (FA, SP, SU) An examination of selected current issues in the field of children and family services through discussion, individual study, and interaction with professionals in the field.

SCWK4333 Social Work Practice I (FA, SP) First in a 3-course social work practice sequence. Introduces basic theories, models, practice principles, and methods of generalist social work practice. Emphasizes systems theory and problem solving approach as framework for generalist social work practice with individuals and small systems. Focus on cross-cultural helping. Prerequisite: social work majors only and SCWK 3153 and SCWK 3093 and COMM 1313.

SCWK4343 Social Work Practice II (FA, SP) Second in 3-course social work practice sequence. Emphasis on theories, models, and techniques related to generalist practice with families and groups. Elaborates on systems theory as it impacts groups and families. Use of experiential teaching methods. Prerequisite: social work majors only and SCWK 3073 and SCWK 3103 and SCWK 4333.

SCWK4412 Field Seminar I (FA, SP, SU) An integrative seminar to assist students in comparing their practice experiences, integrating knowledge acquired in the classroom, and expanding knowledge beyond the scope of the practicum setting. Corequisite: SCWK 4434 and social work majors only.

SCWK4422 Field Seminar II (FA, SP, SU) An integrative seminar to assist students in comparing their practice experiences, integrating knowledge acquired in the classroom, and expanding knowledge beyond the scope of the practicum setting. Corequisite: SCWK 4444 (social work majors only).

SCWK4434 Social Work Internship I (FA, SP, SU) Arranged in connection with social service agencies. Credit is based on completion of all course objectives, including a minimum of 225 hours of field work under the supervision of a licensed social worker. Corequisite: SCWK 4412 (social work majors only). Prerequisite: SCWK 3073 and SCWK 3103 and SCWK 4333.

SCWK4444 Social Work Internship II (FA, SP, SU) Arranged in connection with social service agencies. Credit is based on completion of all course objectives, including a minimum of 225 hours of field work under the supervision of a licensed social worker. Corequisite: SCWK 4422 (social work majors only). Prerequisite: SCWK 4343 and SCWK 4733 and SCWK 4434 and SCWK 4432.

SCWK4633 Information Technology and the Human Services (FA, SP, SU) Overview of information technology and exposure to human service applications through lecture and lab experience. Prerequisite: SCWK 2133.

SCWK4733 Social Work Practice III (FA, SP) Third in 3-course practice sequence. Emphasis on generalist practice intervention theories, models, and techniques for work with organizations and communities. Prerequisite: SCWK 4343 and social work majors only.

SCWK496V Independent Study (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Independent Study designed to meet the particular needs of individual students. May be repeated for 6 hours.