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

This course is an overview of family violence. Particular attention will be given to groups that have been disproportionately affected by family violence, namely women, older adults and children. Emerging knowledge related to violence in gay and lesbian families, minority families and special populations will be included.

The focus of this course is on the development of ethical and effective communication with client systems in a manner which address the complexities of cultural and individual identify, religious and spiritual beliefs, as well as the differences related to age economic class, geographical and national origin, gender, sexual orientation and levels of disability.

This course introduces the student to the practice of social work in the United States and internationally. Fields of practice, values and ethics, policies and history of the profession, practice competencies to evaluate readiness, and projections for the future of the profession are examined. This class provides the student with an awareness of the scope of the profession, explores their interest in pursuing social work as a profession, and identifies how to begin to conduct oneself as a professional. Course includes 32 hours of voluntary field experience.

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. 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. Students spend 52 hours in volunteer work.

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.

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.

Weekly seminar to integrate and synthesize social work theory and practice through a critical review of professional ethics. Students will complete their Senior Project in this course.

Field instruction under the supervision of an MSW in a social service agency for 250 hours. Application of generalist skills to provide services to individuals, groups, families, and communities.

Field instruction under the supervision of an MSW in a social service agency for 250 hours. Application of generalist skills to provide services to individuals, groups, families, and communities. Spring.

Students should register for SWK 4990 during the semester that they intend to complete their senior project.