| SWK101 |
The Profession of Social Work |
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3 cr. |
This course examines the role of the social worker in addressing the needs of individuals, families, groups and communities. Special emphasis is placed on the values and ethics that inform and guide social work practice. Students examine the relationship between situations involving individuals, families, organizations and communities, and the role of the social worker in those situations. The course highlights a variety of community services and specifies how social workers in those settings address human needs.
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| SWK102 |
Social Welfare Past and Present |
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3 cr. |
This course examines the function of social welfare in society from various perspectives. Particular attention is paid to the evolution of the US social welfare system and to its relationship to important social issues, including poverty and wealth. Social welfare is studied from a policy perspective, and students are given the tools for beginning social policy analysis. Students develop and articulate their own perspectives on social welfare and examine their own values concerning human need.
cr. |
| SWK200 |
Social Services Volunteer Practicum |
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3 cr. |
| Emphasis is on a community field experience in a social service agency. Students are expected to: (1) volunteer for a minimum of three hours per week for the entire semester (total minimum: 45 hours); (2) participate in an Orientation Meeting and two hours of seminar time per week; (3) meet with the instructor at least once during the semester; (4) submit the required written assignments dealing with the practicum experience. Required of Social Work majors and minors. cr. |
| SWK261 |
Human Behavior and the Social Environment I |
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3 cr. |
This is one of two courses which consider the interface between behavioral/psychological processes and the social environment out of which they grow. Emphasis is given to systems theory, group dynamics, organizational and community processes. The course draws linkages between this content and the provision of social services to individuals, families, groups, and communities by social workers based in organizational settings. Not open to students who have completed SWK 360.
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| SWK270 |
Race, Class & Ethnicity: Their Impact Upon the Social Services |
V |
3 cr. |
| The purpose of this course is to explore the consequences of race, class and ethnicity for social welfare institutions and social work professionals. Among the topics explored are the psychological and institutional consequences of oppression and minority-group status; institutional racism; the helping relationship in the intercultural setting; and alternative strategies for eliminating discriminatory and oppressive social policies. Readings, class discussions, and experiences aim to assist students in developing interculturally-sensitive social work values and techniques. Three lecture hours per week. Required of all Social Work majors and minors. cr. |
| SWK301 |
Generalist Practice I |
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3 cr. |
| The first of a two-semester sequence preparing students for generalist practice guided by the values and ethics of the social work profession. Included are the beginning stages of the problem-solving process, relationship building, interviewing, data collection, and assessment with individuals, families, small groups, organizations and communities. Three lecture hours per week plus videotaping. Required of and open only to Social Work majors. cr. |
| SWK302 |
Generalist Practice II |
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3 cr. |
The second of a two-semester sequence preparing students for generalist practice guided by the values and ethics of the social work profession. Included are goal setting and the planning, intervention and evaluation skills and strategies used with individuals, families, small groups, organizations and communities. Three lecture hours per week plus videotaping. Required of and open only to Social Work majors. Prerequisite: A grade of B- or better in SWK 301 is required to move on to SWK 302. Not open to students who have received credits for SWK 300.
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| SWK310 |
Family and Child Welfare |
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3 cr. |
This course covers policies, organization of services and social work processes in delivering child welfare services. It covers historical attitudes and resulting policies and legislation; home-based services and services for children living away from their biological families. It explores approaches for strengthening family life, protecting children from neglect and abuse and reviews the foster care placement and adoption processes. Three lecture hours per week.
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| SWK325 |
Developmental Disabilities in a Social Work Context |
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3 cr. |
This course examines the theoretical, social, political and social work practice aspects of working with people with disabilities, with emphasis on developmental disabilities (DD). Focus is on delivery systems serving people with DD and issues involved in a social work practice with this population. Particular attention is paid to the at-risk status of persons with DD. Students use various strategies to clarify their personal potential to work with persons with disabilities. Three lecture hours per week.
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| SWK330 |
Social Services for Women Clients |
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3 cr. |
This course focuses on the needs of women and on services provided for them as a class of social service clients. A major theme is the issue of sexism and its effect on women. The course covers both conventional and non-conventional services for women, the impact of the women’s movement and the changing roles of women upon these services. The practical implications of sexist norms in society are explored and non-sexist models are developed. Three lecture hours per week. Social Work 311 Schools of Human Services
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| SWK333 |
Poverty: Implications for Social Services |
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3 cr. |
The course deals with theoretical perspectives on poverty, including its extent and causes in our society: e.g., institutional and social policy issues, racism, sexism, political-economic issues. The course also explores individual, group and system-wide change strategies for dealing with poverty. Three lecture hours per week.
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| SWK361 |
Human Behavior & the Social Environment II |
W |
3 cr. |
This course is one of two courses which consider the interface between behavioral/psychological processes and the social environment out of which they grow. The ecological perspective provides an integrating model for foundation material from biology, psychology, sociology, and social work theory. This course emphasizes individual and family development models within social environments of communities and culture. The course draws linkages between this content and the provision of social services to individuals, families, groups, and communities by social workers based in organizational settings. Not open to students who have completed SWK 360.
cr. |
| SWK372 |
Institute for Undoing Racism |
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3 cr. |
The Institute for Undoing Racism is designed to enhance the student’s awareness of the phenomenon of racism and the methods and techniques to undo it. The Institute provides knowledge, emphasizes values, and offers skills to eliminate racism on a personal and institutional level. Students enrolled in this course must participate in the scheduled classes and an intensive weekend session. They must also do the required assigned readings, submit various written assignments, and design an action plan that focuses on undoing racism.
cr. |
| SWK380 |
Research Methods |
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3 cr. |
| This course provides an introduction to the general principles of research methods in the social sciences with particular emphasis on social work agencies and evaluative research. Students become familiar with basic research concepts and are able to understand and critique journal articles. Students are encouraged to conduct small research projects. Three lecture hours per week. Required of all Social Work majors. cr. |
| SWK395 |
Social Work and the Elderly |
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3 cr. |
This course examines the status of the elderly and the special problems they confront in our society. It focuses on social agencies and other service resources for the elderly and analyzes those policies which most affect their lives. Students are encouraged to develop sensitivity to factors involved in the aging process and to develop the attitudinal self-awareness necessary for empowering elderly clients. Three lecture hours per week.
cr. |
| SWK404 |
Field Work I |
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5 cr. |
| each Student is placed in a social work agency or institution under the supervision of a qualified social worker for a minimum of 425 hours of professional practice over both courses. The educational quality of the field experience is assured by a faculty person who maintains a liaison relationship with the agency. Required of and open only to Social Work Majors. Offered on a continuing basis both semesters. cr. |
| SWK405 |
Field Work II |
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5 cr. |
| each Student is placed in a social work agency or institution under the supervision of a qualified social worker for a minimum of 425 hours of professional practice over both courses. The educational quality of the field experience is assured by a faculty person who maintains a liaison relationship with the agency. Required of and open only to Social Work Majors. Offered on a continuing basis both semesters. cr. |
| SWK406 |
Field Work Seminar I |
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1 cr. |
| each Student is placed in a social work agency or institution under the supervision of a qualified social worker for a minimum of 425 hours of professional practice over both courses. The educational quality of the field experience is assured by a faculty person who maintains a liaison relationship with the agency. Required of and open only to Social Work Majors. Offered on a continuing basis both semesters. cr. |
| SWK407 |
Field Work Seminar II |
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1 cr. |
| each Student is placed in a social work agency or institution under the supervision of a qualified social worker for a minimum of 425 hours of professional practice over both courses. The educational quality of the field experience is assured by a faculty person who maintains a liaison relationship with the agency. Required of and open only to Social Work Majors. Offered on a continuing basis both semesters. cr. |
| SWK410 |
Social Policy: Theory and Action |
W |
3 cr. |
| The knowledge and skills needed for the macro component of generalist social work practice are the focus of this course. Skill in social welfare policy research analysis and evaluation is developed and students gain experience in preparing and presenting a policy position both orally and in writing. Students take this course concurrently with fieldwork in order to examine policy relevant to their field experience. Adjustments are made for block fieldwork students. Three lecture hours per week. cr. |
| SWK420 |
Social Work Intervention with Groups |
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3 cr. |
This course presents basic theory and concepts of small group dynamics. It examines the role of the social worker as group facilitator in a variety of settings. The course provides students with the opportunity to discuss the dynamics of facilitating group process within family, neighborhood and community groups. Three lecture hours per week. Social Work 312 Salem State College Catalog 2006-2008
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| SWK455A |
Services and Treatment for Substance Abuse |
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3 cr. |
| This course is designed to provide a broad range of practical and theoretical information about substance abuse as a major problem in our society. Students examine and evaluate the use and abuse of alcohol and drugs, the causes of substance abuse and methods of prevention, recognition and treatment. Special effort is directed toward the development of skills and expertise in dealing with alcohol and drug problems. Three lecture hours per week. cr. |
| SWK475 |
Social Services for the Adolescent |
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3 cr. |
This course focuses on adolescent needs and development in the context of social service delivery systems. Private and governmental service delivery systems and programs are delineated. Successful therapeutic techniques and strategies for working with adolescents are covered. A wide range of adolescent problems are discussed and the structures set up to address them are explored. Three lecture hours per week.
cr. |
| SWK477 |
Social Work with Families in Transition |
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3 cr. |
This course focuses on the impact of divorce, single parenting and remarriage on family life and family members. Social policies related to these life transitions are delineated. A major emphasis is the role that social workers can play in establishing and providing social services to maximize family functioning during these transitions. Three lecture hours per week.
cr. |
| SWK510 |
Directed Study in the Generalist Approach |
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3 cr. |
Enrollment limited to students with considerable volunteer or employment experience in the social services and who can provide required supporting documents from a social service agency. Students must meet initially with the Department Chairperson of the School of Social Work. The directed study focuses on facilitating the students’ analysis of previous social service experience within the framework of the generalist approach in social work. A substantial paper is required. This course may substitute for SWK 200, Social Services Volunteer Practicum.
cr. |
| SWK515 |
Directed Study in Social Work |
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3 cr. |
The student studies in depth some aspect of social work under the direction of a faculty member from the School of Social Work. The course requires a research paper and periodic meetings with the faculty member. The course may be repeated for an additional three credits in exceptional cases and with the approval of the Department Chairperson. Open only to Juniors and Seniors majoring or minoring in Social Work. Occasional exceptions are made with the approval of the Department Chairperson.
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