Social Work and Family Sciences

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Overview of the issues, trends, and social policies affecting American families living in poverty. Online section available. (Formerly 3760:501)

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. The influences of middle childhood and adolescent behavior on the family and the influences of the family environment on middle childhood and adolescent development. (Formerly 3760:504)

Prerequisite: CHFD 504. Gives students the opportunity to apply knowledge of home-based intervention in actual delivery process working with families in their homes under the direct supervision of trained, experienced home-based intervention therapists. (Formerly 1820:505)

Study of family stress and crisis including internal and external variables and their influence on degree of disorganization, coping and recovery. Includes theory, research and application dimensions. (Formerly 3760:540)

Study of family patterns and problems during middle and later years of life with emphasis on psychological and biological changes and economic and social adequacy. Research and trends in gerontology. (Formerly 3760:541)

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Introduction to problems and values. Emphasis is on the role of values in intimate relationships, the diverse dimensions of sexual responsibility. (Formerly 3760:542)

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Study of the role of culture and ethnicity in adaptation of the family system to environment. Program applications considered. Online section available. (Formerly 3760:546)

Study of the development, implementation and evaluation of school-age child-care programs for before and after school and vacation periods. (Formerly 3760:548)

Theory, principles and procedures involved in establishing and operating centers for infants, toddlers, preschool and school-age children. (Formerly 3760:560)

Exploration and evaluation of current developments in selected areas. (Formerly 3760:585)

Prerequisites: CHFD 596 and CHFD 605. Provides on-site opportunities to apply parent and family education skills. Includes a review of strategies, ethical considerations, and supervision by the on-site director. (Formerly 3760:594)

Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Practical application that reviews and analyzes parent education methods with major emphasis on the evaluation of parent education programs. Online section available. (Formerly 3760:596)

Study of individual and family development across life span. Emphasis on adjustment patterns and interpersonal competence. Implications for education theory research and social policy. (Formerly 3760:602)

Overview of home-based intervention to include philosophy and description of this programming as well as assessment of family, their home and community environment. (Formerly 1820:503)

Introduction to the concepts and processes necessary for graduate study in the interdisciplinary field of child and family development. (Formerly 3760:604)

Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Study of reciprocal interactions between parent and child from birth to adulthood. Consideration of cross-culture studies, historical and societal influences and various family characteristics and structures. Online course. (Formerly 3760:605)

Analysis of the family as a financial unit including financial problems and their resolution, decision-making patterns and financial practices behavior. Cases, exercises, problems and computer analysis. (Formerly 3760:506)

An examination of theories and current research related to family dynamics across the lifespan.(Formerly 3760:607)

Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. A comparative study of developmental theories of the child within the family context. Application of the theories to child rearing in the family will be emphasized. (Formerly 3760:610)

Overview of the general mediation process includes training in communication skills, mediation techniques, and practical application of those skills to interpersonal situations requiring conflict management.

Overview of divorce mediation process includes guidelines for negotiating separation and divorce agreements, division of personal and real property, support, custody, and future plans. (Formerly 1800:601)

Provides an overview of Case Management basics in a multi-systems collaborative context. Includes roles, values, principles, state and service systems, and service coordination. (Formerly 3760:561)

Prerequisite: CHFD 661 or permission of instructor. Provides in-depth exploration of Case Management principles and practice. Emphasis on process and functions, assessment, cross-system service planning and coordination, advocacy, and cultural diversity. (Formerly 3760:562)

Prerequisite: CHFD 603. Provides intervention techniques and skill areas required for home-based intervention and learning opportunities for matching techniques with specific family problems. (Formerly 1820:504)

Analysis of research and theoretical frameworks regarding infant and child development from conception through age five. Implications for guidance and education. (Formerly 3760:665)

An important organizational function is acquiring resources to sustain and grow critical programs and funding through grants is one such avenue. Developing effective grant writing skills are essential to acquire competitive funding from government agencies and private foundations alike. This course will provide students with the background necessary to develop a competitive funding proposal. (Formerly 3760:680)

Research methods emphasizing the scientific method, data collection techniques, ethical considerations, and statistics as they apply to research with children and families. (Formerly 3760:685)

Prerequisite: CHFD 601. Practical application of divorce mediation procedures. Review of strategies and ethical considerations. (Formerly 1800:602)

Prerequisite: Permission of advisor or instructor. A minimum of 200 hours of supervised experience in an approved community setting to acquire skills related to area of specialization. (Formerly 3760:688)

Investigation of current issues or topic in selected areas of Child and Family Development. May involve an off-campus activity, tour, or an on-campus full-time group meeting. (Formerly 3760:590)

Prerequisite: Permission of advisor. The development, implementation, and evaluation of a community-based, supervised project that makes a significant contribution to the field. (Formerly 3760:694)

Prerequisite: permission of graduate advisor only. Individual pursuit and analysis in specific area of student's interest and design under direction of faculty advisor. (Formerly 3760:697)

Prerequisite: permission of graduate advisor only. Individual pursuit and analysis in specific area of student's interest and design under direction of faculty advisor. (Formerly 3760:698)

Prerequisite: Placement of advisor. Supervised research in a specialized area of Child & Family Development that contributes to the field and may lead to publication. (Formerly 3760:699)

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Planning, development, implementing, evaluating, and delivery of adult day-care services. (Formerly 7750:558)

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Analysis of current social work and social welfare theory and policy, settings, innovative interventions and trends in delivery systems in relation to selected areas of concern. Topics and credits variable. (Formerly 7750:580)

Prerequisites: Permission and prearrangement with instructor. Individual readings, research or projects in area of interest in social welfare theory or institutional operations or in social work practice under guidance of social work faculty member. Preparation of report paper appropriate to nature of topic. For social work major. (Formerly 7750:597)

Prerequisite: Admission to the Master of Social Work program. This course is to be taken in the first semester of the MSW program. A one semester, 200 clock-hour, supervised internship at a social service agency. Credit/Noncredit (Formerly 7750:601)

Prerequisite: Admission to the Master of Social work program. Second of two field practicum courses to be taken in the first year of the MSW program. A two-semester, 400 clock hour, supervised internship at a social service agency. Credit/Noncredit. (Offered only Spring Semester.) (Formerly 7750:602)

Prerequisites: First of two field practicum courses to be taken in the second year of the MSW program. A two-semester, 500 clock hour, supervised internship in a social service agency, based on the student's concentration and specialization. Credit/Noncredit. (Offered only Fall Semester.) (Formerly 7750:603)

Prerequisites: Second of two field practicum courses to be taken in the second year of the MSW program. A two-semester, 500 clock hour, supervised internship in a social service agency, based on the student's concentration and specialization. Credit/noncredit. (Offered only Spring Semester.) (Formerly 7750:604)

Prerequisite: Graduate status or permission of instructor. Provides the basic knowledge, skills, professional ethics and values necessary for beginning social work practice with small client systems. (Formerly 7750:605)

Prerequisite: SOWK 605. Provides the basic knowledge, skills, and strategies of social work practice with task groups, organizations and communities. (Formerly 7750:606)

Prerequisite: Second level graduate student or permission of instructor. This course focuses on the differential assessment of individuals, families and small groups and the application of a range of theory bases. (Formerly 7750:607)

Prerequisite: SOWK 607 or permission of instructor. As a continuation of Advanced Practice I, this course focuses on the development and implementation of intervention strategies with and on behalf of small systems. (Formerly 7750:608)

Prerequisite: Graduate status or permission of instructor. Provides knowledge of analyzing and understanding the factors leading to and sustaining racism, sexism, homophobia, and the like, at micro and macro levels. (Formerly 7750:611)

Prerequisite: Graduate status and in the first semester of field experience. This course is to be taken in the first semester of the MSW program. A two-semester, 200 clock hours per semester (400 clock hours for both semesters), supervised internship at a community-based agency. Credit/noncredit. Offered fall only. (Formerly 7750:612)

Prerequisite: Graduate status and in the second semester of field education. This course is the second of two field practicum courses to be taken in the first year of the MSW program. A two-semester, 200 clock hours per semester (400 clock hours for both semesters), supervised internship at a community-based agency. Credit/noncredit. Offered Spring only. (Formerly 7750:613)

Prerequisite: Graduate status and in the third semester of field education. This course is to be taken in the third semester of the MSW program. 250 hours per semester and 17 hours of supervised field experience at health and human services agencies. Credit/noncredit. (Formerly 7750:614)

Prerequisite: Graduate status and in the fourth semester of field experience. This course is to be taken in the fourth semester of the MSW program. 250 hours per semester and 17 hours of supervised field experience at health and human services agencies. Credit/noncredit. (Formerly 7750:615)

Prerequisite: Admission to the Master of Social Work program. Corequisite: SOWK:601. MSW Field Seminar I facilitates students’ understanding of the learning experience through critical reflection on field and courses. The course helps students reflect on their field experiences and to draw from their course content, all of which help define them as social work professionals.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Master of Social Work program. Corequisite: SOWK:603. MSW Field Seminar II facilitates students’ understanding of the learning experience through critical reflection on field and courses. The course helps students reflect on their advanced field experiences and to draw from their course content, all of which help define them as social work professionals. This 1-credit hour five-week seminar emphasizes the advanced development of student’s capacities to conceptualize clearly, concisely, and constructively as well as to articulate these abilities orally and in writing. This course requires students to connect the theoretical and conceptual contribution of the classroom with the practical world of the practice setting.

Prerequisite: Graduate status or permission of instructor. This course provides an Introduction to the logic of scientific inquiry, the research process, and the relationship between research and social work practice. (Formerly 7750:622)

Prerequisite: SOWK 622, statistics course, or permission of instructor. Provides students with an understanding of quantitative and qualitative methodologies and the use of descriptive and inferential statistics in analyzing research data. (Formerly 7750:623)

Prerequisites: Graduate Status or permission of instructor. This course provides an exploration of values and ethics related to social work theory, research, policy, and practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. (Formerly 7750:624)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission. This course provides foundation on diversity and difference related to social work practice; analyzing and understanding racism, sexism, homophobia and discrimination at all practice levels. (Formerly 7750:625)

Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission of instructor. This course will examine the historical, philosophical, and value bases of advancing human rights and advocating for social welfare as well as the relationship between social work practice, policy and service delivery. (Formerly 7750:626)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission. This course provides the student with the logic of scientific inquiry, quantitative and qualitative methodologies, the research process and the relationship between research and social work practice. (Formerly 7750:627)

Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission. This course focuses on human behavior and life cycle development of people as individuals, members of families, groups, organizations and communities. (Formerly 7750:628)

This course provides students with methods of evaluating programs in agencies, including approaches, measurements, designs, data collection and analysis employed in program outcome research. (Formerly 7750:629)

Prerequisite: Graduate status or permission of instructor. This course focuses on understanding the human behavior and life cycle development of people as individuals and as members of families and other small groups. (Formerly 7750:631)

Prerequisites: SOWK 631 or permission of instructor. This course focuses on the human behavior of people as members of larger social systems including formal and informal organizations, communities and institutions. (Formerly 7750:632)

Prerequisite: Graduate status or permission. This course provides the student with the knowledge relative to advanced generalist social work practice, engagement, psychosocial assessment, barriers to the professional relationships, and intervention. (Formerly 7750:633)

Prerequisite: Admission into the MSW program. This course provides students with interventions with individuals, families, groups, and communities and the application of a range of theory bases. (Formerly 7750:634)

Prerequisite: Admission to the College of Health and Human Sciences. This course provides a fundamental understanding of the purpose, function and importance of understanding global health disparities. The course examines the disparities in health condition and health care among minority populations for several specific diseases. The most significant current health care problems facing populations in the United States and the world will be identified. These conditions are significant health concerns in the majority population as well as minority population. It brings to light the behavioral and cultural characteristics of the global populations that contribute to the disproportionate presence of the disease in that population, and the disparity in treatment available. Furthermore, the course will introduce the students to view globally and act locally regarding to specific health problem of interest to the student or that demonstrate local needs, thus preparing students to potential paths of future program design. (Formerly 7750:666)

Prerequisite: Graduate status or permission of instructor. Examines the historical, philosophical and value bases of social welfare as well as the relationship between social work practice, policy and service delivery. (Formerly 7750:646)

Prerequisite: SOWK 646 or permission of instructor. This course prepares students with the beginning skills to engage in social problem/policy analysis. (Formerly 7750:647)

Prerequisite: Advanced standing. Provides an integrative view of social work practice with an emphasis on values, foundation knowledge and skills, and evaluation of professional interventions. (Formerly 7750:650)

This introductory course provides a broader understanding of theories and issues in the addictions field. The course explores the theories of addiction related to: legal and ethical issues; diversity and cultural competence; and the roll of addictions in the current health care delivery system. (Formerly 7750:651)

Examines a broad range of instruments, tools and strategies available for the identification and assessment of substance abuse problems. Content includes four modules; Screening, brief intervention, and referral (SBIRT); assessment; diagnosis; and treatment planning. (Formerly 7750:652)

Focuses on knowledge and skills needed for the development and implementation of prevention strategies, treatment approaches, and recovery maintenance in the addictions field. Emphasis is placed on selection and utilization of evidence-based practices. (Formerly 7750:653)

Emphasis on enhancement of knowledge and development of skills for use of evidence-based group and family therapy practices as they apply to work with people struggling with substance-related problems. (Formerly 7750:654)

Explores effects of psychoactive drugs of abuse and principles of pharmacotherapy in the treatment of substance use disorders. (Formerly 7750:655)

Prerequisite: Second level graduate status or permission of instructor. This course examines gay and lesbian culture and lifestyles, discrimination based on sexual orientation, and intervention strategies appropriate to practice with gays and lesbians. (Formerly 7750:656)

Prerequisite: Admission into the MSW program. This course provides students with an advanced in-depth exploration of structure and functioning of social services designed to help children, and of practice of social work in child-welfare settings. (Formerly 7750:657)

Prerequisite: Admission into the MSW program or departmental consent. The course provides an in-depth exploration of structure and functioning of social services designed to help children and social work practice in child-welfare settings. (Formerly 7750:658)

Prerequisite: Admission to MSW program or departmental consent. This course presents students with an overview of the basic concepts of the trans-theoretical model of change and Motivational Interviewing for social work practice. (Formerly 7750:659)

This course covers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) conceptual foundations, assessments, developing a case conceptualization and intervention plan, implementing CBT interventions, and termination and relapse prevention. Extensive use of role play and self-evaluation of skill development is a key component. (Formerly 7750:660)

Prerequisite: SOWK 660. An introduction to the third generation Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, etc.). The course includes disorder-specific protocols with an emphasis on psychological mechanisms that apply across a range of disorders, ie. transdiagnostically. (Formerly 7750:661)

Prerequisite: Admission into the MSW program or departmental consent. The course provides students with an examination of the symptoms, theories, and psychosocial aspects of mental illness, and the role of the social worker in the treatment of mental disorders. (Formerly 7750:662)

Prerequisite: Second level graduate student or permission of instructor. An examination of the symptoms, theories, and psychosocial aspects of mental illness, and the role of the social worker in the treatment of mental disorders. (Formerly 7750:663)

Prerequisite: Admission into the MSW program. The course provides students with theories, models, strategies and techniques used in working with families and children in their environment. (Formerly 7750:664)

Prerequisite: second level graduate student or permission of instructor. An examination of the purpose, functions, and theories of supervision; the impact of cultural, ethnic and racial differences in supervision/staff development; and problems encountered. (Formerly 7750:665)

Prerequisite: Admission into the MSW program or departmental consent. The course provides students with an overview of the concepts of the impact of traumatic experiences on both clients and those who work with them, with an emphasis on empirically validated therapies. (Formerly 7750:667)

Prerequisite: second level graduate student or permission of instructor. This course focuses on supervisory and managerial roles and functions as they are carried out at different hierarchical levels in human service organizations. (Formerly 7750:671)

Prerequisite: must have completed first year of master's program. Required for all second year students concentrating on Macro Practice sequence. Prepares students to work in communities and in public and private agencies. (Formerly 7750:672)

Prerequisite: second level graduate student or permission of instructor. Emphasizes the historical development and application of several community strategies used to identify community problems, and how to organize and empower diverse community groups. (Formerly 7750:673)

Prerequisite: second level graduate student or permission of instructor. This course provides a base for understanding economic systems and analyzing the political framework at federal, state, and local levels and their impact on communities. (Formerly 7750:674)

Prerequisite: second level graduate student or permission of instructor. This course provides students with methods of evaluating programs in agencies, including approaches, measurement, design, data collection and analyses employed in program outcome research. (Formerly 7750:675)

Prerequisite: second level graduate student or permission of instructor. This elective course concentrates on the financial management of social administration, financial planning and management, principles of economic and fiscal exchange, accountability and fiscal accounting. (Formerly 7750:676)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing. This course provides students with an advanced knowledge about the methodology of single system design and skills to implement an evaluation study of their intervention with clients. (Formerly 7750:677)

This course is an on-line class. It is designed to help students gain an appreciation and working knowledge of the individual/family as a complex and ever-changing financial unit. We will look at the social and cultural practices that contribute to our view of money and financial management. We will also examine the American social class system and our attitudes toward appearances, status, savings and financial security. We will look at patterns of decision making and a range of financial practice behaviors as well as the profiles of families as they go through the family development cycle. We will also explore how families prepare for the unforeseen, and work toward the resolution of family financial problems. Case studies, exercises, quizzes, and on-line discussions will aid us in this process. (Formerly 7750:678)

Prerequisite: second level graduate student or permission of instructor. An examination and evaluation of aging programs and policies, demographic trends and the changing role of social work service providers. (Formerly 7750:680)

Prerequisite: second level graduate student or permission of instructor. An examination and evaluation of aging programs and policies, demographic trends and the changing role of social work service providers. (Formerly 7750:681)

Prerequisite second level graduate student or permission of instructor. Examines the major problems encountered by children and families in the life cycle and explores intervention strategies and programs to address their needs and strengths. (Formerly 7750:685)

Prerequisite: second level graduate student or permission of instructor. Examines the federal and state laws, policies, and services governing children and families, including the supportive, supplemental and substitutive aspects of services. (Formerly 7750:686)

Prerequisite: second level graduate student or permission of instructor. This course provides students the knowledge and skill base necessary for managing and practice with people involved in substance abuse, evaluating programs, and preventive work. (Formerly 7750:690)

Prerequisite: Full admission to Graduate program in social work. This elective ethics course focuses on practical or applied ethics. Fundamentals of moral reasoning and ethical decision-making in social work practice are reviewed. Utilized are case materials that illustrate application of normative ethics and standards in the NASW Code of Ethics. (Formerly 7750:691)

Prerequisite: Full admission to the graduate program in social work. Examines the fundamental knowledge and skills required for social work practice with groups across multiple client systems. Knowledge of social work values and ethics is applied as it relates to all aspects of group work. Dynamics of working with special populations will be emphasized (e.g., the effect of the addictive processes on group therapy, age-appropriate communication with children). (Formerly 7750:692)

Prerequisite: admission to the MSW Program or permission of the program director. Detailed analysis and study of current practice issues and considerations faced by social work practitioners providing services and interventions at advanced levels. (Formerly 7750:693)

Prerequisite: Full admission to the graduate program in social work. Explores historical perspective of substance abuse in society, models and theories that describes addiction and the effects of addiction on individuals and families; effects of addition in individuals; techniques and practices that have positive outcomes in treatment and prevention fields; and professional issues facing the addiction field. (Formerly 7750:694)

Prerequisite: second level graduate student or permission of instructor. This course is designed to orient students to the planning and policy issues in health care, and how social work can interface with health care. (Formerly 7750:695)

Prerequisite: second level graduate student or permission of instructor. This course applies the epidemiological method to social work practice, such as treatment groups, making administrative decisions, in planning and evaluation, and doing preventive work. (Formerly 7750:696)