SW 121 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK

T Fall

This course includes a survey of the field of social work describing the historical development of social work form the early English Poor Laws through contemporary American practices. Beginning ideas and concepts about education and direct service delivery are described rather than analyzed from the “Generalist” perspective. Emphasis is placed on an understanding of the National Social Work Association’s Code of Ethics as well as the important “core” of social work skill.

Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

 

SW 125 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PUBLIC/SOCIAL SERVICE

By Request

Application of public/social service principles to specific problems through case studies, simulation, special projects or problem solving procedures.

Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week

Prerequisite(s): None

 

SW 199 SOCIAL AND HUMAN SUPPORT SERVICE INTERNSHIP

Fall /Spring

A community agency-based experience providing practice under the supervision of a trained practitioner. The student participates in staff activities, planning, recording, evaluating, group leading and other agency tasks. Each student is required to complete 150 hours at a worksite during the semester.

Credit: 2 hours - Ten lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Career Development-INT 111 and Instructor Approval

 

SW 223 PRINCIPLES OF RECREATION

T By Request

A study of principles involved in organizing and supervising recreational programs for community agencies. Practical experience will be gained through active as well as inactive participation in organized and supervised recreation.

Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

 

SW 224 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES

Spring

This course is designed to study the relationship of effective leadership in effective community service, the decision-making process, and the principles at work in local and state governments. Field lab experience will be utilized in learning about all ied facilities resulting in the development of a resource manual.

Credit: 2 hours – One lecture and two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

 

SW 225 COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS

T Fall

This course is designed to cover basic principles and concepts of health and disease relating to community group living. The study includes epidemiology, the health status of American racial and ethnic groups, federal, state, and local health provision, disease control, leading chronic disease, healthy lifestyle choices, and the community mental health system.

Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None