Social Work (SCWK, SOCW)

Course Descriptions

SCWK 1303: Ethics for Social Service Professionals

Class Program
Social Work (SCWK, SOCW)
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
51.1501
Ethical considerations based on social and human services standards. This class includes comparison of ethical codes, confidentiality, dual relationships, guidelines for web counseling, ethical considerations dealing with broadcast media, diversity and multiculturalism.

SCWK 1305: Group Work Intervention

Class Program
Social Work (SCWK, SOCW)
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
44.0701
Examination of the various stages of the group work treatment process with emphasis on roles, tasks, and potential problem areas. Topics include mechanics of group function, structure of groups, communication patterns within groups, effective group facilitation skills, and techniques used to address special population issues and needs. Three hours lecture per week.

SCWK 2287: Internship

Class Program
Social Work (SCWK, SOCW)
Credits 2 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours
6
CIP
44.0701
A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. Six contact hours per week.

SCWK 2301: Assessment and Case Management

Class Program
Social Work (SCWK, SOCW)
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
44.0701
Exploration of procedures to identify and evaluate an individual’s and/or family’s strengths, weaknesses, problems, and needs in order to develop an effective plan of action. Topics include oral and written communications essential for assessment, screening, intervention, prevention, case management, and referral. Three lecture hours per week.

SCWK 2307: Human Behavior and Social Environment

Class Program
Social Work (SCWK, SOCW)
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
44.0701
A comprehensive analysis of human behavior and social environment. This course looks at the biopsychosocial and cultural functioning of human beings across the life span using an ecological-systems lens and major developmental theories as a framework to guide the process of assessment intervention and evaluation. This course contributes to a social worker’s ability to understand and critically analyze the interactions among individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. Three lecture hours per week.

SCWK 2311: Interviewing and Counseling Theories

Class Program
Social Work (SCWK, SOCW)
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
44.0701
A comprehensive study of major theories of various treatment modalities including person-centered, motivational interviewing, stages of change, solution focused therapy, rational - emotive, and reality therapy etc. Topics include cognitive/ behavioral approaches such as behavior modification, life skills training, and role playing in a simulated situation. Three lecture hours per week.

SCWK 2331: Abnormal Behavior

Class Program
Social Work (SCWK, SOCW)
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
44.0701
An exploration and identification of maladaptive behavior including characteristics, classification, diagnosis and treatment modalities. Topics including factors associated with defining and identifying abnormal behavior. upon completion students can utilize the universal diagnostic classification code to identify abnormal behavior(s); develop cultural diversity awareness as it relates to the determination of “normal” versus “abnormal” behavior; and compare and contrast treatment modalities. Three lecture hours per week.

SCWK 2387: Internship

Class Program
Social Work (SCWK, SOCW)
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours
9
CIP
44.0701
A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. Nine contact hours per week.

SOCW 2361: Introduction to Social Work

Class Program
Social Work (SCWK, SOCW)
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
44.0701.51 24

An overview of the history and development of social work as a profession. The course is designed to foster a philosophical, historical, and critical understanding of the social work profession, including social work values, ethics, and areas of practice utilized under a Generalist Intervention Model. (SOCW 2361 is included in the Social Work Field of Study). Three hours lecture per week.

SOCW 2362: Social Welfare: Legislation, Programs, and Services

Class Program
Social Work (SCWK, SOCW)
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
44.0701.52 24

This course offers a historical and contemporary examination of legislation and resulting programs, policies, and services in the context of the social welfare system in the United States. Special attention is given to the political, economic, environmental, and social conditions that prompted the development of legislation to meet the needs of vulnerable populations. Societal responses to legislation are also considered. (SOCW 2362 is included in the Social Work Field of Study.) Three hours lecture per week.