Social Work 375, 380
and 490 are the first Social Work courses in the major. They must be
completed before a student begins the practicum, SW 487, and can only
be taken after admission to the major. They are offered Fall and Winterl quarters.
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375-4 Human Behavior in Social Functioning
Analysis of human behavior in assessment of
social functioning as it relates to social work intervention. Includes
ego psychology, social systems theory, with an emphasis on
understanding diversity. Prerequisite: SW 270, SW 271 and SW 272.
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380-4 Basic Practice Theory
Foundation sequence of generalist social work
practice theory. Problem assessment, data collecting, data analysis,
intervention methods, and evaluation procedures. Introduction to
task-centered approach. Prerequisite: SW 270 , SW 271 and SW 272.
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490-4 Research Methods in Social Work
Sequential study of evaluative research design
methodology. Development of criteria for the selection and intelligent
use of research reports. Evaluation of selected research reports for
relevance to social work practice. Prerequisite: SW 271 and SW 272. The remaining 400
level social work courses are taken concurrently with the practicum,
SW 487, SW 488 and SW 489. SW 481 must be taken concurrently with
the 1st quarter of practicum.
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SW 481-4 Generalist Practice with Individuals
In-depth study of generalist social work
practice theory for the enhancement of social functioning of
individuals. Prerequisite: SW 375, 380 and
490.
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SW 483-4 Generalist Practice with Families
In-depth study of generalist social work
practice theory for the enhancement of family social functioning.
Prerequisite: SW 375, 380 and 490.
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SW 482-4 Generalist Practice with Groups
In-depth study of generalist social work
practice for enhancement of social functioning of small groups.
Prerequisite: SW 375, 380 and 490.
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SW 484-4 Generalist practice with Organizations and
Communities
In-depth study of generalist social work practice
for enhancement of social functioning of small groups. Prerequisite: SW 375, 380 and 490.
- SW 491-4 Research Methods in Social Work II
Continuation of SW 490 with the emphasis of
applying inferential statistics during Social Work Research.
Prerequisite: SW 490 and SW 291.
- SW 470-4 Social Welfare Policy
Development, status, and effectiveness of social
work values and knowledge to current policies, programs, and services. Prerequisite: SW 375,380 and 490.
- SW 487, 488, 489-4 to 12 Field Practicum I, II, and
III
Application of theory to practice in agency
settings. Individual supervised learning experiences and on-site
seminars under direction of instructor and agency staff. Prerequisite:
SW 375, 380 and 490; SW 481 concurrent with SW 487. .
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