Social Work (SWK)

This class is an introduction to foundational concepts and ethical concerns in social justice studies. Course that promotes critical thinking, multiple perspectives, and a sense of personal responsibility in the local and global community. This course is the first in the sequence for the social justice minor. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours)

Introduces social welfare concepts and philosophies. Examines the profession of social work and its philosophy and value commitments within social welfare. Covers public and private service delivery systems. (Recommended for students pursuing university social work programs). Requires completion of service project. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

The major biological, psychological, and sociological issues facing America's aging population are examined. Attention is also focused on the resources available to meet needs of older Americans. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Explores current and historical cultural diversity in human services as it applies to clients from various cultural groups. Focuses on cultural self awareness and cultural competence as it pertains to human services professionals and client helper relationships. Draws attention to dominant and minority cultural norms, attitudes and belief systems including the culture of poverty. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Includes cultural traditions, value orientations, and political and economic forces which have contributed to the emergence of present social welfare policies and systems in the United States. (Required of social work majors and open to all others.) Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Provides an overview of approaches to understanding addictions with emphasis on the bio-psycho-social model. Analyzes the etiology, progression, and processes involved in change. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Focuses on crisis intervention theory, suicide prevention, and risk assessment techniques. Covers risk assessment protocols, crisis triage, de-escalation and referral. Introduces clinical, ethical and legal aspects. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

The history, nature, and extent of juvenile delinquency are studied including an examination of trends and methods of treatment in contemporary society. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Covers the nature and structure of family systems and examination of major family issues. Includes discussion in patterns of family interaction with attention paid to resources designed to meet family needs. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

The history, nature, and extent of crime are studied, including trends and theories of crime, philosophies and forms of punishment, as well as methods of treatment. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

A study of the aging process with emphasis on the needs, roles, and attitudes of seniors in our society. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).