201 Introduction to Social Work
Historical development of the profession, key concepts, values and skills, range of employment fields and settings, as well as the social welfare issues and political contexts in which they are viewed.
4 credits

303 Services to Children and Families
Examination of the historical, social, and legal issues that have shaped traditional child welfare programs, a study of the wide range of programs to support families and children, and a study of the role of the social worker in services to children and families.
4 credits

309 Introduction to Generalist Practice
Introductory examination of processes and methods used by the professional social worker in assessing situations and arriving at appropriate modes of intervention for direct and indirect service. Prerequisite: SWK 201.
4 credits

311 Social Welfare Policies I
Examination of the historical, political, philosophical, and economic forces that shape current social welfare systems. Development and analysis of social policy and programs emphasized.
4 credits

312 Social Welfare Policies II
Analysis of administrative and legislative processes that affect social programs; grant writing and program funding are included.
4 credits

318 Field Experience I
Experience in a professional human service setting under agency and educational supervision. Provides the student with a basic understanding of the human service delivery system, professional roles and responsibilities in human services, and the effective use of self in the helping role. Minimum of 150 hours. Prerequisites: SWK 309, SWK 311 to be taken prior to or concurrently.
4 credits

319 Integrative Seminar
Integration of theory from academic work with field experience as students learn about the diversity of human services agencies and client populations served in rural/urban areas. Taken in conjunction with SWK 318.
2 credits

330 Human Behavior/Social Environment I
Examines theory and process of human interactions, including social groups, organizations, institutions, families, and communities. Models and systems are explored.
4 credits

350 Research Methods for Social Work
Social science research methods, procedures, designs, data collection, and analysis. Prerequisite: MAT 204.
4 credits

413 Generalist Practice with Groups
Addresses basic knowledge and skills needed in group work practice. Includes the study of stages, models, theory, dynamics, and techniques.
4 credits

417 Generalist Practice With Families
Includes methods for assessment and intervention with families. Application of family theory to direct counseling, advocacy, problem-solving, and family policy are stressed. Prerequisites: SWK 309, 311, 312, 318, 319, 330; SOC 404.
4 credits

418 Field Experience II
Advanced experience in a professional human service agency to prepare students for professional generalist practice. Minimum of 350 hours. Prerequisites: SWK 309, 311, 312, 330, 350, 413, 417, 431.
8 credits

419 Integrative Seminar
Students relate field experiences to academic learning, self-awareness, and professional role identification.
Concurrent with SWK 418.
2 credits

428 Readings and Research in Social Work
A directed study to fit the student’s area of interest. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Fulfills elective requirement.
1-4 credits

431 Human Behavior/Social Environment II
Addresses family life cycle, family systems theory, levels of family functioning, specific theoretical approaches to family treatment, analysis of one’s own family of origin, and study of diverse family types and family problems such as domestic violence, substance abuse, mental illness, chronic illness, and poverty.
4 credits

432 Generalist Practice with Organizations and Communities
Practice with large system (organizations and communities) assessment, intervention and evaluation, with an emphasis on theory and practice as they relate to rural/urban and reservation areas.
4 credits

125, 225, 325, 425 Special Offerings in Social Work
1-4 credits