Social Work

An introduction to the modern welfare state and the historical, political, and economic roots of social welfare.

Examination of the economic, social, and political responses to children's policies and the American welfare system from private, voluntary, and government agencies.

An integrating course designed to provide a systems framework for analysis of human biological needs within diverse social and cultural environments. Examines human diversity variables through literary case analysis and review.

An introduction to the methods of social science research. Emphasis on research consumership and on practical experience in gathering, organizing, and analyzing data.

Study of the past, present, and possible future of social welfare programming with an emphasis on the general process of policy making, including the interaction of social, economic, and political influences. The course will include critical analysis of several specific social welfare issues and problems.

Beginning study of the generalist method of social work intervention with emphasis on the acquisition of professional practice skills in engagement, data collection, assessment, intervention, evaluation, and termination. Lecture, 3 periods; field work, 3 hours per week. Students spend 52 hours in volunteer work.

Continued study of the generalist method of social work intervention with emphasis on systems theory for problem-solving with small groups and families. Lecture, 3 periods: field work, 3 hours per week. Students spend 52 hours in volunteer work.

Advanced study of generalist social work intervention with agencies and community systems with emphasis on the acquisition of values, knowledge, and practice skills. Requires 52 hours volunteer field experience.

Field instruction under the supervision of an MSW in a social service agency for 500 hours. Application of generalist skills to provide services to individuals, groups, families, and communities. A Senior Thesis is required. 8 credits.

Advanced, variable content course permitting study in a specific topic of social welfare policy or social work practice such as aging, family, violence, and women.