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SWK 201 Introduction to Social Work (3). (Online course) Overview of the social work profession for those with an interest in the profession or considering a social work major. Provides knowledge of generalist social work practice settings, current generalist social work standards, practices, values and the NASW Code of Ethics. This course is open to all students. (F, S, Su)
SWK 311 Social Work Practice I: Individuals (3). Generalist social work practice. Overview of individual client systems and integrating research and theory with practice. Development of skills and techniques (engagement, interviewing, data collection, assessment, interventions, evaluation) in working with individual clients and within the diversity of Southwestern cultures. This course is restricted to SWK majors only. (F)
SWK 312 Social Work Practice II: Families (3). Integrating theories, skills, and values of generalist social work practice with diverse families. Covers family dynamics, assessments, interventions, parenting strategies and issues affecting family functioning. This course is restricted to SWK majors only. (S)
SWK 321 Human Behavior in the Social Environment (HBSE) I (3). Course explores the development and determinants of human behavior in settings of bio-psycho-social, cultural, spiritual, and political influence. Study of individual and family development. The role of oppression, gender, social and economic justice in society. This course is open to all students. (F)
SWK 322 Human Behavior in the Social Environment (HBSE) II (3). Theories of the development and direction of human behavior in individuals, families, small groups and communities/organizations. Focus on small group process development, values, oppression and empowerment in groups. This course is restricted to SWK majors only. (S)
SWK 334 Introduction to Social Research (4). Basic statistical analysis/interpretation and research theory, methods and design. Course includes values and ethics in research; research design and field techniques; naturalistic observation; experiments; surveys; single subject; qualitative research, computer/statistical analysis. This course is open to all students. (F)
SWK 341 Social Welfare Policy I (3). Cultural, economic, political and policy processes and their influences on historical development of U.S. social welfare policies. Reviews historical policies/ programs as background for current policy issues. Addresses social work values on social justice and oppression. This course is restricted to SWK majors only. (F)
SWK 345 Working with Aging Populations (3). Integration of theories, skills and practice needed to provide generalist social work services to aging populations. Will consider social and economic justice, societal values and interrelationships between the aging population and achieving practice objectives. Will include working with individuals, families, groups, communities/organizations in rural populations of the SW. This course is open to all students. (F)
SWK 349 Perspectives in Mental Health (3). Knowledge of theories and development of practice and service skills for a generalist social worker with an emphasis on mental health. Will include providing services and practice with rural populations of the SWK. This course is open to all students. (S)
SWK 361 Preparation for Field Placement (3). Seminar preparing students for social work field placement. Reviews career development, self knowledge, professional ethics and behavior, field policies, licensure, and community social services agencies. This course is restricted to SWK majors only. (S)
SWK 413 Social Work Practice III: Small Groups (3). Integration of theories, skills and values of generalist social work practice in small group settings both natural and created. Group methods, leadership, diversity, values, oppression, empowerment and justice issues covered. This course is restricted to SWK majors only. (S)
SWK 414 Social Work Practice IV: Communities (3). Theory and skills development for generalist social work practice. Focus upon social work practice with larger social environment systems, including communities, organizations, social work management and administration, and political structures. Particular attention will be paid to the impacts of larger social systems upon minorities, women, Southwest and at-risk populations and roles of these systems in conveying institutional racism. This course is restricted to SWK majors only. (F)
SWK 416 Public Child Welfare (3). Current child welfare laws, policies and culturally competent practices. Covers protective services interventions, permanency planning, foster care, adoptions, and the needs of abused and neglected children and their families. This course is open to all students. (S)
SWK 425 Southwest Peoples and Cultures (3). Includes a focus on social welfare issues, policies and programs for Hispanics/Latino(a)s, Native Americans, African-Americans, and rural Southwestern populations. This course is open to all students. (F)
SWK 444 Social Welfare Policy II (3). Research and analysis of current and pending legislation and social welfare policies and issues, budgets, programs and services. Covers federal, state, and local policy development processes and implementation with an emphasis on current policy and issues of social and economic justice. This course is restricted to SWK majors only. (S)
SWK 447 Impact of Child Abuse/Neglect (3). Skill development needed to recognize and provide services with consideration of the effects of child abuse/neglect on children. This course is open to all students. (S)
SWK 450 Inside Family Violence (3). Examination of antecedent behaviors, prior family history, and other contributory factors as predictors of family violence. Prevention services for victims and potential offenders as well as consequential options will be discussed. This course is open to all students. (F)
SWK 451 Field Seminar I (3). Fundamental course in field related issues; Introduces social work knowledge, values and skills into student field placement experience. Concurrent enrollment: SWK 455 Field Placement I. Prerequisite: SWK 361. This course is restricted to SWK majors only. (F)
SWK 455 Field Placement I (3). Beginning field experience. Provides field instruction and practice experiences to develop and demonstrate core competencies of social work practice. Field placement connects knowledge learned in courses to generalist practice in approved field settings; 240 total clock hours required. Concurrent enrollment: SWK 451: Field Seminar I. Prerequisite: SWK 361. This course is restricted to SWK majors only. (F)
SWK 461 Field Seminar II (3). Intermediate to advanced course in field related issues; Students must integrate social work knowledge, values and skills into field experiences with greater independence. Concurrent enrollment: SWK 465 Field Placement II. Prerequisite: SWK 451: Field Seminar I. This course is restricted to SWK majors only. (S)
SWK 465 Field Placement II (3). Intermediate to advanced field experience. Provides field instruction and practice experiences to develop and demonstrate core competencies of social work practice. Field Placement connects knowledge learned in courses to generalist practice in approved field settings; 240 total hours required. Concurrent enrollment: SWK 461 Field Seminar II. Prerequisite: SWK 455: Field Placement I. This course is restricted to SWK majors only. (S)
SWK 468 Workshop in Social Work (1-3). As announced. (May be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours.)
SWK 489 Internship in Social Work (1-4). Supervised on-the-job experience related to the discipline. Variable credit dependent on hours completed at agency and supporting academic assignments submitted. Grading is satisfactory/unsatisfactory. (May be repeated for a maximum of four credits). Prerequisite: Advisor and department chair approval. This course is restricted to SWK majors only. (F, S, Su)
SWK 491 Directed Study (1-3). Independent study. (May be repeated for a maximum of four credit hours.)
SWK 493 Topics in Social Work (1-3). As announced. (May be repeated for credit.)
SWK 498 Senior Seminar (3). Integrative capstone course on the professional foundations of social work focusing on future trends, challenges and international social work issues. This seminar will focus on integrating social work knowledge, skills and values into competent generalist practice, along with findings from related social sciences. Prerequisite: senior social work major in good standing with the social work program. This course is restricted to SWK majors only. (S)