| Masters in Social Work (MSW) - Course Descriptions |
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MSW Home Course Description Course Schedules Admission |
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| 501. HBSE I
2 credits. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSW program. Prerequisite or corequisite: SWK 507. Social work theory and research, with ecological/social systems theory as the conceptual framework. Bio-psycho-socio-cultural aspects of individual and family development. Regular grading.
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| 502. HBSE II
2 credits. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSW program. Prerequisite or corequisite: SWK 507. Social work theory and research, with ecological/social systems theory as the conceptual framework. Psycho-socio-cultural aspects of group, community, and organizational development. Regular grading. |
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| 503. GP with Individuals and Families
2 credits. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSW program. Prerequisite or co requisite: SWK 501. Generalist social work practice with individuals and families, in the context of the ecological systems perspective, using the problem solving process with a strengths perspective. Evaluation of practice. Regular grading. |
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| 504. GP with Treatment and Task Gps
2 credits. Prerequisites or corequisites: SWK 501, SWK 502. Generalist social work practice with treatment and task groups, in the context of the ecological systems perspective, using the problem solving process with a strengths perspective. Evaluation of practice. Regular grading. |
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| 505. GP with Communities and Orgs
2 credits. Prerequisite or corequisite: SWK 502. Generalist social work practice with communities and organizations, in the context of the ecological systems perspective, using the problem solving process with a strengths perspective. Evaluation of practice. Regular grading. |
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| 506. Social Policy
2 credits. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSW program. The history of social work and social policy. Foundation social policy analysis. Regular grading. |
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| 507. SW Research Methods/Analysis
2 credits. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSW program. Qualitative and quantitative social work research methods. Regular grading. |
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| 515. GP Field Instruction I
3 credits. Prerequisite: Admission to field. Corequisite: SWK 516. Application of foundation coursework in field practicum placement, focusing on entry into organizations and beginning work with individuals and families. S/U grading only. |
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| 516. GP Field Seminar I.
1 credit. Corequisite: SWK 515. Integration of foundation coursework with field practicum placement. Regular grading. |
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| 517. GP Field Instruction II
5 credits. Prerequisite or Corequisite: SWK 515. Corequisite : SWK 518. Application of foundation coursework into field practicum placement, focusing on generalist practice with the problem solving process with all system levels and evaluation of practice. S/U grading only. |
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| 518. GP Field Seminar II
1 credit. Corequisite: SWK 517. Integration of foundation coursework with field practicum placement. Regular grading.
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| 527. AG HBSE I
2 credits. Prerequisite: Admission to the Advanced Generalist Concentration. Theories and research regarding complex situations to guide advanced generalist practice with individuals and families. Building on systems and complexity theory, with a strengths perspective. Regular grading.
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| 528. AG HBSE II
2 credits. Prerequisite: Admission to the Advanced Generalist Concentration. Theories and research regarding complex situations to guide advanced practice with groups, communities, and organizations, building on systems and complexity theory, with a strengths perspective. Regular grading. |
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| 529. AG Research Methods/Analysis
2 credits. Prerequisite: Admission to the Advanced Generalist Concentration. Qualitative and quantitative research analysis and communication of results. Regular grading. |
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| 530. AGP with Individuals
2 credits. Prerequisite: Admission to the Advanced Generalist Concentration. Prerequisites or corequisites: SWK 527, SWK 529. Advanced generalist social work practice with individuals, regarding complex situations, using evidence based practice. Regular grading. |
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| 533. AGP with Families.
2 credits. Prerequisite: Admission to the Advanced Generalist Concentration. Prerequisites or corequisites: SWK 527, SWK 529. Advanced generalist social work practice with families, regarding complex situations, using evidence based practice. Regular grading. |
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| 534. AGP with Treatment Groups
2 credits. Prerequisite: Admission to the Advanced Generalist Concentration. Prerequisites or corequisites: SWK 527, SWK 528, SWK 529. Advanced generalist social work practice with treatment groups, regarding complex situations, using evidence based practice. Regular grading. |
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| 535. AGP with Communities
2 credits. Prerequisite: Admission to the Advanced Generalist Concentration. Prerequisites or corequisites: SWK 528, SWK 529. Advanced generalist social work practice with communities, regarding complex situations, using evidence based practice.Regular grading. |
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| 536. AGP with Organizations
2 credits. Prerequisite: Admission to the Advanced Generalist Concentration. Prerequisites or corequisites: SWK 528, SWK 529. Advanced generalist social work practice with organizations, regarding complex situations, using evidence based practice. Regular grading. |
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| 580. AGP Field Instruction I
5 credits. Prerequisite: Admission to field. Corequisite: SWK 581. Advanced generalist field practicum placement in human service organization, focusing on application of advanced level knowledge, values, and skills in the context of an organization, development of professional self, and evaluation of practice. S/U grading only. |
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| 581. AGP Field Seminar I
1 credit. Corequisite: SWK 580. Integration of other coursework into field practice. Regular grading. |
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| 582. AGP Field Instruction II
5 credits. Prerequisite or corequisite: SWK 580. Corequisite: SWK 583. Advanced generalist field practicum placement with more independent practice, demonstrating leadership. S/U grading only. |
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| 583. AGP Field Seminar II
1 credit. Corequisite: SWK 582. Integration of other coursework into field practice. Regular grading. |
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