SWK 303 (3) INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK

An historical and contemporary view of the profession of social work within the field of social welfare: the values, the ethical standards, the knowledge base, and the social welfare programs and services where social workers practice. Offered fall.

SWK 330 (3) SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY

A study of private and public programs and services that make up the American welfare system. A study of policy analysis and development with focus on the needs of special populations. Offered spring.
Prerequisite: Social Work 303 or consent of instructor.

SWK 340 (3) CHILD WELFARE

Analysis of the effects of family breakdown with special emphasis on children of divorce, singleparent families, HIV and drug-exposed children, children of minorities, and children of poverty. Offered fall.

SWK 365 (3) HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT

As generalists in the practice of social work the entry-level professional social worker is assisted in the organization of knowledge by a social systems approach. Systems examined include individual development across the life span, families, large and small groups, neighborhoods, communities, and organizations. Offered spring.

SWK 370 (3) SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE I

A study of the theories and methods of professional social work practice. Focus is upon generalist practice with individuals, families, and small groups. Offered fall.
Prerequisite: Social Work 303.

SWK 371 (3) SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE II

A study of the theories and methods of professional social work practice with large groups, organizations, neighborhoods, communities, and governments. Offered spring.
Prerequisite: Social Work 370 or consent of instructor.

SWK 470 (4) SOCIAL WORK PRACTICUM I

Intended for seniors in social work. Students will be placed in approved social agencies, supervised by professional social workers. Entry-level practice placements include work with children, the aged, families, homeless and other special needs populations in a health, corrections, residential, community, or mental health settings. A student must complete a minimum of 200 hours of social work practice.
Prerequisite: Social Work 370 or consent of the Director of Social Work.

SWK 471 (4) SOCIAL WORK PRACTICUM II

Intended for seniors in social work only. The student completes a minimum of 200 hours in direct practice in an approved, supervised field setting.
Prerequisite: Social Work 470 or consent of the Director of Social Work.

SWK 472 (2) SEMINAR IN SOCIAL WORK I

Seminar for social work majors which integrates a liberal arts perspective with the professional social work foundation of knowledge, skills, and values. Students share field practicum experiences from the beginning phases of the social work process as a method of reinforcing their understanding of the professional social worker engaged in generalist practice. Offered fall.
Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent enrollment in Social Work 470.

SWK 473 (2) SEMINAR IN SOCIAL WORK II

Continuing seminar for social work majors only; continues the sharing of the practicum experience and concentrates on the later phases of the social work process. Offered spring.
Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent enrollment in Social Work 471.

SWK 490 (3) SELECTED TOPICS IN SOCIAL WORK

Selected topics of current interest in depth. May be repeated for up to a total of six units. Students wishing to earn more than six units must have consent of the department chair and the Vice Provost for Academic Administration.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

SWK 491 (1-4) INDEPENDENT STUDIES IN SOCIAL WORK

An intensive study of selected issues. A plan for the study must be approved by the instructor and department chair. May be repeated for up to a total of six units.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.