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2017-2018 Graduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy) 
    
 
  Jun 22, 2024
 
2017-2018 Graduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy) [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


 
  
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    SOCY 514 - Urbanization

    Credits: 3

    Analysis of urbanization using contemporary and historical data from developing societies. The demographic components of metropolitan growth and the changing structure of metropolitan communities.

    Prerequisites: SOCY 101, SOCY 310 or consent of instructor

  
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    SOCY 520 - Advanced Social Psychology

    Credits: 3

    Advanced survey of social psychological perspectives and research on inequality, discrimination, power and status, cooperation and collective action, social norm and morality, networks and relationships.

    Prerequisites: SOCY 101, SOCY 320 or consent of instructor

  
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    SOCY 521 - Small Group Analysis

    Credits: 3

    A behavioral analysis of small groups.

    Prerequisites: SOCY 101, SOCY 320 or consent of instructor

  
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    SOCY 522 - Power and Authority Structures in Groups

    Credits: 3

    An exploration of theoretical perspectives, methodological approaches, and substantive issues in the study of interpersonal power and authority.

    Prerequisites: SOCY 101, SOCY 320 or consent of instructor

  
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    SOCY 523 - Social Processes of Deviance Control

    Credits: 3

    A systematic analysis of the interrelation among the creation, involvement, recognition, and control of deviance.

    Prerequisites: SOCY 101, SOCY 320 or consent of instructor

  
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    SOCY 524 - Interpersonal Behavior in Families

    Credits: 3

    Social psychological perspectives on family behavior.

    Prerequisites: SOCY 101

  
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    SOCY 525 - Selves and Social Transaction

    Credits: 3

    A systematic analysis of interrelationships among social acts, selves, roles, transactions, and language.

    Prerequisites: SOCY 101, SOCY 320 or consent of instructor

  
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    SOCY 540 - Sociology of Law

    Credits: 3

    Review of theoretical and empirical developments in the sociology of law, including classical and modern sociological theories of law and selected sociological themes of law in various social settings.

    Prerequisites: Any 300-level Sociology course

  
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    SOCY 550 - Sociology of Science

    Credits: 3

    Interrelationships among society, culture, and contemporary science.

    Prerequisites: SOCY 101

  
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    SOCY 557 - Sociology of Education and Inequality

    Credits: 3

    Advanced inquiry into the relationship between education and inequality.

    Prerequisites: SOCY 101, SOCY 320 or consent of instructor

  
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    SOCY 560 - Advanced Sociological Theory

    Credits: 3

    Theoretical perspectives on society and social behavior.

    Prerequisites: SOCY 101, SOCY 300-level or higher course or consent of instructor

  
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    SOCY 561 - Advanced Sociological Research Methods

    Credits: 3

    Methodological approaches to sociological inquiry.

    Prerequisites: SOCY 101, SOCY 220 and 300-level or higher course or consent of instructor

  
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    SOCY 598 - Selected Topics

    Credits: 3

    Readings and research on selected sociological topics. Course and content varies and will be announced in the schedule of classes by suffix and title.

    Prerequisites: SOCY 101

  
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    SOCY 599 - Advanced Independent Study

    Credits: 3-6

    Advanced independent study. Contract must be approved by instructor, advisor, and department chair.

  
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    SOCY 698 - Special Topics

    Credits: 3

    Reading and research.

    Prerequisites: SOCY 101

  
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    SOCY 700 - Scientific Methods and Sociological Inquiry

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to methods used to answer theoretical, empirical, and practical sociological questions, including scientific inquiry and research design.

  
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    SOCY 708 - Sociology Proseminar

    Credits: 1

    This seminar introduces graduate students in sociology to aspects of the sociological profession that are beyond the confines of sociological theory, methodology, and the discipline’s substantive interests.

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor

  
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    SOCY 710 - Theoretical Foundations of Sociology

    Credits: 3

    Survey of theoretical and empirical works of sociological scholars.

  
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    SOCY 711 - Theory Construction

    Credits: 3

    Presentation and study of the major theory groups in contemporary sociology, including functionalism, exchange, and consistency theories. Analysis of theoretical perspectives using criteria of logical consistency and adequacy of explanation. Techniques of building formal theory in sociology.

    Prerequisites: SOCY 701

  
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    SOCY 719 - Selected Topics in Sociological Theory

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: SOCY 710

  
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    SOCY 720 - Survey of Research Methods

    Credits: 3

    Survey of data-gathering techniques used in sociology including questionnaires, interviews, surveys, archival searches, experiments, and observational techniques.

  
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    SOCY 729 - Selected Sociological Topics in Methodology

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: SOCY 701

  
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    SOCY 730 - Statistical Analysis in Sociology

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to statistical analysis in sociology, including bivariate and multiple regression, correlation and analysis of variance.

    Prerequisites: SOCY 701

  
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    SOCY 731 - Topics in the Quantitative Analysis of Sociological Data

    Credits: 3

    Recursive and non-recursive modelling, multiple regression using longitudinal data, event history analysis

    Prerequisites: SOCY 701

  
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    SOCY 732 - Topics in the Analysis of Social Networks

    Credits: 3

    Selected topics in the theory, measurement, and analysis of social networks.

  
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    SOCY 733 - Topics in Scaling and Measurement Methods

    Credits: 3

    Selected topics in scaling and measurement of social science data emphasizing exploratory and descriptive techniques such as correspondence analysis, proximity scaling and contingency table representations.

  
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    SOCY 734 - Experimental Methods in Sociology

    Credits: 3

    Purposes, design and implementation of laboratory experiments in sociology.

  
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    SOCY 745 - Social Demography

    Credits: 3

    Classical and contemporary theories and analytical approaches to demography.

  
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    SOCY 746 - Sociology of the Family

    Credits: 3

    Sociological theories of the family and social change.

  
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    SOCY 749 - Selected Topics in Demography

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to selected research methodologies having applications to the study of demography.

    Prerequisites: SOCY 700

  
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    SOCY 755 - Social Structures and Inequality

    Credits: 3

    Social inequality and stratification studied from a structural perspective, focusing on patterns in institutions that perpetuate inequality.

  
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    SOCY 756 - Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality

    Credits: 3

    Historical and contemporary dimensions of social inequality centered in race, social class, gender, and sexuality.

    Cross-listed Course: WGST 705

  
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    SOCY 759 - Selected Sociological Topics in Social Structures

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: SOCY 701

  
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    SOCY 765 - Contemporary Group Processes

    Credits: 3

    Theories and problems in contemporary group processes; primary emphasis on theories of status, power, justice, emotion, and legitimacy.

  
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    SOCY 769 - Selected Sociological Topics in Social Psychology

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: SOCY 701

  
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    SOCY 775 - Medical Sociology

    Credits: 3

    Social and cultural meanings, determinants, and experiences of health and illness; organization of health care delivery system; impact of culture, roles, and relationships on patients and providers.

  
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    SOCY 779 - Selected Topics in Medical Sociology

    Credits: 3

    Topics from Medical Sociology theory and research.  May be repeated as content varies by title.

  
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    SOCY 780 - Sociology Proseminar

    Credits: 1

    This seminar introduces graduate students in sociology to aspects of the sociological profession that are beyond the confines of sociological theory, methodology, and the discipline’s substantive interests.
     

    Prerequisites: consent of the instructor

     

  
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    SOCY 781 - Teaching Sociology

    Credits: 1-3

    An exploration of college teaching of sociology, including goals, means, and challenges.

    Prerequisites: SOCY 700

  
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    SOCY 790 - Special Topics: Reading and Research

    Credits: 3

  
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    SOCY 791 - Special Topics: Reading and Research

    Credits: 3

  
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    SOCY 799 - Thesis Research and Preparation

    Credits: 1-9

  
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    SOCY 890 - Special Topics: Reading and Research

    Credits: 3

  
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    SOCY 891 - Special Topics: Reading and Research

    Credits: 3

  
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    SOCY 899 - Dissertation Preparation

    Credits: 1-12

  
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    SOST 500 - Topics in the American South

    Credits: 3

    Selected topics related to the study of the American South. Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of classes by suffix and title. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.

  
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    SOWK 668 - Special Topics in Social Work

    Credits: 1-3

    Study of special populations, settings, and/or problems encountered by social workers and other human service professionals, and interventions and skills for dealing with them. May be repeated as content varies by suffix and title.



  
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    SOWK 674 - Child Welfare Policies and Practice I

    Credits: 3

    Causes and effects of child maltreatment, assessment processes, intervention methods used to protect children and support families, and critical issues facing social workers child welfare practice. The first of two courses in the Child Welfare Services Program.

  
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    SOWK 675 - Child Welfare Policies and Practice II

    Credits: 3

    Family preservation/reunification, out-of-home placement, and permanency planning. The second of two courses in the Child Welfare Services Program.

    Prerequisites: SOWK 674

  
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    SOWK 677 - Psychosocial Aspects of Health Care

    Credits: 3

    Public health microbiology and the intersection between microbial disease, the environment, and health, with a particular focus on critical public health issues in the 21st century.

  
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    SOWK 678 - Transforming Health Care for the Future

    Credits: 1

    Foundation for beginning health professions students to gain an understanding of the complexities of the health care system through experiential activities conducted in interprofessional teams and the importance of interprofessional collaboration in order to improve the system.

    Cross-listed Course: PUBH 678

  
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    SOWK 679 - Addressing Childhood Obesity through Community Approaches

    Credits: 2

    Prevention of childhood obesity, using perspectives from health, social work, exercise science, pharmacy, medicine, and behavioral nutrition. Training to teach diet/physical activity lessons in elementary school settings.

    Cross-listed Course: HPEB 679

  
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    SOWK 702 - Writing for Professional Social Work Pratice

    Credits: 3

    Prepare students to write effectively for professional practice in social work.

  
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    SOWK 710 - Foundations of Social Work Practice in Groups

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to social work practice with groups at the interpersonal, organizational, and community levels.

    Prerequisites: SOWK 722, 732

    Note: This course qualifies as a Practice Elective.

  
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    SOWK 712 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I

    Credits: 3

    Study of institutions, communities, and organizations as social systems relevant to social work practice.

  
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    SOWK 714 - Diversity and Social Justice Issues for Social Work Practice

    Credits: 3

    Diversity, strengths, needs, and responses of oppressed populations from a social justice perspective, with emphasis on experiential learning and implications for social work practice at all system levels.

  
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    SOWK 716 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment II

    Credits: 3

    A systems approach is used to study the family and individual development. Cultural and structural variability are emphasized.

  
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    SOWK 718 - Systems Analysis of Social Work Practice

    Credits: 3

    Integration and application of social work theories, skills, and values in preparation for the transition to professional practice.

  
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    SOWK 722 - Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families and Small Groups

    Credits: 3

    Methods of social work intervention with individuals and groups within the social environment.

  
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    SOWK 723 - Advanced Social Work Practice with Individuals

    Credits: 3

    Advanced study of social work intervention with individuals.

    Note: This course qualifies as a Practice Elective.

  
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    SOWK 724 - Advanced Social Work Practice with Groups

    Credits: 3

    Advanced study of social work intervention with groups, including treatment, educational, self-help and mutual aid.

    Note: This course qualifies as a Practice Elective.

  
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    SOWK 725 - Advanced Social Work Practice with Families

    Credits: 3

    Social work practice roles with parents, couples, and families, including services to culturally diverse and vulnerable family populations.

    Note: This course qualifies as a Practice Elective.

  
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    SOWK 726 - Supervision and Case Consultation

    Credits: 3

    An in-depth study of modalities for overseeing the delivery of direct services in social agencies.

    Note: This course qualifies as a Practice Elective.

  
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    SOWK 727 - Social Work in an Educational Setting

    Credits: 3

    Examination of school social work services from a multi-level, ecological approach including the community, the school, the family, and the students.

    Note: This course qualifies as a Practice Elective.

  
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    SOWK 728 - Social Work Case Management

    Credits: 3

    Practice of social work case management with a special emphasis on case management for vulnerable populations.

  
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    SOWK 729 - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    Credits: 3

    Knowledge and skills for practice with cognitive behavior therapies.

    Note: This course qualifies as a Practice Elective.

  
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    SOWK 730 - Trauma-informed Social Work Practice

    Credits: 3

    Integration and infusiion of meaning of trauma into one’s practice so as to recognize its prevalence, realize its impact, and respond sensitively and competently.

    Note: This course qualifies as a Practice Elective.

  
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    SOWK 731 - Motivational Interviewing for Social Work Practice

    Credits: 3

    Motivational interviewing strategies and advanced practice competencies within in a variety of social work practice settings.

    Note: This course qualifies as a Practice Elective.

  
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    SOWK 732 - Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities

    Credits: 3

    Social work practice in organizations and communities, especially skills in problem identification and solving.

  
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    SOWK 733 - Advanced Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities: Administrative Skills

    Credits: 3

    Skills for administration of a public or private social agency.

    Note: This course qualifies as a Practice Elective.

  
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    SOWK 734 - Advanced Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities: Community Social Work

    Credits: 3

    Pro-active macro practice methods in several areas, including legislative advocacy and skills in persuasive communication.

    Note: This course qualifies as a Practice Elective.

  
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    SOWK 735 - Advanced Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities: Social Planning

    Credits: 3

    Study of values, concepts, models, and skills of social planning.

    Note: This course qualifies as a Practice Elective.

  
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    SOWK 736 - Advanced Practice with Organizations and Communities: Resource Development, Management, and Accountability

    Credits: 3

    Resource development and resource management of social programs.

    Note: This course qualifies as a Practice Elective.

  
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    SOWK 737 - Overview of Social Work Practice with the Military, Veterans, and their Families

    Credits: 3

    Foundation knowledge for practice with military and their families including information about military culture, values. An overview of military knowledge and history essential for working with this population, information about problems unique to the military, and the identification of treatment and community resources.

  
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    SOWK 738 - Military Mental Health and the Impact of Trauma

    Credits: 3

    Designed to provide state-of-the-art information about problems and disorders encounter by veterans and military personnel, including information about the signature injuries associated with current and past conflicts, as well as information about problems encountered in family life.

  
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    SOWK 739 - Intervention Strategies in Military Behavioral Health

    Credits: 3

    Knowledge about intervention strategies with military members, veterans of the military, and their families, including important knowledge to help social workers interface effectively with other medical and behavioral health professionals.

  
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    SOWK 740 - International Social Work and Social Justice

    Credits: 3

    International aspects of social work in the United States and in a global context.

    Prerequisites: Students must have earned a BSW or completed SOWK 712 and SOWK 714 as pre-requisites.

  
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    SOWK 741 - Social Welfare Problems and Policies

    Credits: 3

    Analysis of the definition, etiology, and historical and current responses to social problems; a study of the policy process applied to social problems.

  
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    SOWK 742 - Social Welfare Policy Analysis

    Credits: 3

    Analysis of social welfare policies, including their development, implementation, and evaluation.

    Prerequisites: SOWK 741

  
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    SOWK 745 - Housing and Community Development

    Credits: 3

    Examination of housing and community development in contemporary society. Major issues and debates in the field are considered and critically examined.

    Note: This course qualifies as a Practice Elective.

  
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    SOWK 747 - Concepts of Advanced Practice with Organizations and Communities

    Credits: 3

    Overview of approaches and issues relating to management and planning utilized in practice with organizations and communities.

  
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    SOWK 751 - Youth and Substance Use

    Credits: 3

    Students are introduced to the unique dynamics of substance use among adolescent populations. Students gain foundational knowledge about adolescent development, substance use trends and prevalence among adolescent populations. Risk and protective factors are explored that impact adolescent substance use, and systems of care for this unique group. 

  
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    SOWK 752 - Social Work Intervention in Substance Abuse

    Credits: 3

    Knowledge and skills for substance abuse treatment for clients from diverse backgrounds with a focus on empirically based methods from a social work practice.

    Note: This course qualifies as a Practice Elective.

  
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    SOWK 753 - Ethics and the Health Sciences

    Credits: 1-4

    An introduction to the formal and informal codes of professional conduct of the health science disciplines and a discussion of their implications for interprofessional research, clinical practice, and administration.

    Cross-listed Course: PHIL 710, NURS 794, DMED 620, PUBH 710

  
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    SOWK 754 - Victimization and Survivor Services

    Credits: 3

    Dynamics of victimization and survivor services systems with emphasis on psychosocial perspectives.

  
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    SOWK 755 - Satir’s Growth Model

    Credits: 3

    An exploration of Virginia Satir’s growth model as an intervention approach with individuals, families, and organizations.

  
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    SOWK 756 - Social Work Practice and Developmental Disabilities

    Credits: 3

    Explores values, addresses psychosocial issues and examines assessment and intervention tools important for practice with persons with disabilities, their families and the community.

  
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    SOWK 757 - Seminar on Social Work Education and Human Services in Another Nation

    Credits: 3

    Travel to and in another nation including visits to historic sites, social agencies, and participation in an international conference with nationals of another nation and U.S. social workers on differences and similarities between the two systems.

  
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    SOWK 758 - Dynamics and Substance Abuse

    Credits: 3

    An examination of the dynamics of substance abuse and addictions including classification of drugs, models of addiction, etiology, assessment and diagnosis and evidence-based treatment practices. Family dynamics, special populations (e.g., women, African-Americans, Military), and process addictions (e.g., gambling, sexual addiction, eating disorders) are also covered.

  
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    SOWK 760 - Psychopathology for Social Work Practice

    Credits: 3

    Study of the major syndromes in mental illness, their etiology and treatment.

  
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    SOWK 762 - Loss, Grief, and Social Work Intervention

    Credits: 3

    Losses encountered throughout the life cycle, normal and pathological grieving, and intervention techniques.

  
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    SOWK 763 - Foundations of American Juvenile Justice

    Credits: 3

    Examination of causative factors, behavioral manifestations, social services available in the community, legal sanctions, and treatment programs in youth services.

    Cross-listed Course: CRJU 751

  
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    SOWK 764 - Independent Study

    Credits: 3

    For advanced graduate students.

  
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    SOWK 765 - Sexuality Issues for Social Work Practice

    Credits: 3

    Sexuality in the context of social functioning and its relationship to problems encountered by social work practitioners. Emphasis on problems of sexual oppression.

  
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    SOWK 766 - Narrative Therapy in Social Work Practice

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to narrative therapy as a social work practice approach for working with individuals, families, and groups and communities.

    Prerequisites: SOWK 710, 722, 732

  
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    SOWK 767 - Feminist Perspectives for Social Work Practice

    Credits: 3

    Examines the application of feminist theories, concepts, and principles to social work practice. Assesses women’s experiences in society and the impact of social, political, and economic structures. Investigates feminist interventions pertaining to individuals, families, organizations, communities, and the larger social environment.

  
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    SOWK 768 - Special Topics in Social Work

    Credits: 1-3

    An in-depth study of selected issues and social concerns. Content varies by title and suffix.

    Note: May be repeated as content varies by title and suffix.

  
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    SOWK 769 - Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Child Abuse and Neglect

    Credits: 3

    Current knowledge about child abuse and neglect, including typologies, etiology, effects, and current practice interventions.

    Cross-listed Course: CRJU 743, EDCE 769, NURS 726

  
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    SOWK 770 - Volunteerism with Older Adults

    Credits: 3

    Examination of historical, social, and political factors of the American volunteer movement. Emphasis on the planning, development, and management processes using youth, older adults, church/synagogue, and corporate sector volunteers.

  
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    SOWK 771 - Psychosocial Approaches to Gerontology

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to gerontology from the fields of demography, psychology, sociology, social welfare, and economics.

    Cross-listed Course: PSYC 700

 

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