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2016-2017 Graduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy)
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2016-2017 Graduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy) 
    
 
  May 07, 2024
 
2016-2017 Graduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy) [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


 
  
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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: 3

    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 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

  
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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.

  
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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.

  
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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.

  
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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.

  
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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.

  
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    SOWK 729 - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    Credits: 3

    Knowledge and skills for practice with cognitive behavior therapies.

  
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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.

  
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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.

  
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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.

  
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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.

  
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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.

  
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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.

  
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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 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.

  
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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 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.

  
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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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    SOWK 772 - Programs and Services for Older Adults

    Credits: 3

    Examination of the policy/planning issues relating to older adults, including current trends in services, base for social service development, and evaluation of services for older adults.

  
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    SOWK 773 - Social Work Intervention with Older Adults

    Credits: 3

    Application of social work theories, concepts, and practice principles for working with older adults and their families in groups and within the community.

  
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    SOWK 774 - Contemporary Child Welfare Policies and Practice: Assessment and Family Services

    Credits: 3

    Examines the causes and effects of child maltreatment, assessment processes, intervention methods used to protect children and support families, and critical issues facing social workers in child welfare practice.

  
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    SOWK 775 - Contemporary Child Welfare Policies and Practice: Out-of-Home Placement and Permanency Planning

    Credits: 3

    Examination of family preservation services, out-of- home placement, and permanency planning, with special focus on foster care, adoption, and advocacy.

  
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    SOWK 776 - Social Work Intervention on Behalf of Children and Families

    Credits: 3

    Study of existing strategies for intervention with children and families, and identification of appropriate strategies for future social work practice.

  
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    SOWK 777 - Advanced Theory for Social Work Practices

    Credits: 3

    A theoretical background for specialized advanced social work practice incorporating social and behavioral science as a framework for analyzing evidence-based approaches for social work interventions.

    Note: Restricted to: Students enrolled in MSW program

  
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    SOWK 778 - Advanced Analysis of Social Policy, Programs, and Services

    Credits: 3

    Overview of the structure and functions of programs, policies, and systems in a specialized area of practice, including the history of policy development, the current policy environment, and the role of social workers and the social work profession in shaping and implementing policy in this area.

    Note: Restricted to: Students enrolled in MSW program

    Effective: Fall 2014

  
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    SOWK 779 - Advanced Social Work Interventions

    Credits: 3

    Advanced direct practice in a specialized area with a focus on engagement, assesment, intervention planning and implentation, and practice evaluation for diverse client systems at multiple levels.

    Note: Restricted to: Students enrolled in MSW program

  
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    SOWK 781 - Field Instruction I: Generalist Social Work Practice

    Credits: 3

    An agency-based study of the community social welfare system and the social agency’s place in delivery of services; a beginning involvement in agency practice.

  
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    SOWK 782 - Field Instruction II: Generalist Social Work Practice

    Credits: 3

    An agency-based study of the community social welfare system and the social agency’s place in delivery of services; a beginning involvement in agency practice.

  
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    SOWK 783 - Field Instruction III: Advanced Social Work Practice

    Credits: 3

    The third unit of field instruction is designed to support students’ integration of knowledge learned while taking advanced year practice courses.

    Note: Pass-Fail grading

  
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    SOWK 784 - Field Instruction IV: Advanced Social Work Practice

    Credits: 3

    Integration, application, and refinement of theories, knowledge, and skills learning in advanced practice courses.

    Note: Pass-Fail grading

  
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    SOWK 785 - Field Instruction III: Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities

    Credits: 3

    Advanced experience in social work practice with organizations and communities with focus on one or more of the following: program development, planning and evaluation, advocacy, public relations, administration.

    Note: Pass-Fail grading

  
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    SOWK 786 - Field Instruction IV: Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities

    Credits: 3

    Advanced experience in social work practice with organizations and communities with focus on one or more of the following: program development, planning and evaluation, advocacy, public relations, administration.

    Note: Pass-Fail grading

  
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    SOWK 791 - Social Work Research Methodologies

    Credits: 3

    Examination of social work research contexts, designs, and strategies.

  
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    SOWK 792 - Evaluation of Social Work Practice

    Credits: 3

    Examines a number of single-system designs that can be used to evaluate practice or practice interventions with clients.

  
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    SOWK 793 - Evaluation of Social Work Programs

    Credits: 3

    Examines methods that can be used to evaluate social work programs, policies, and practice.

  
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    SOWK 800 - Intellectual Foundations of Social Welfare and Social Work I: Historical Roots

    Credits: 3

    Examines across disciplines the theoretical and empirical foundations for social welfare and social work in historical, economic, social, and political contexts prior to the 20th century.

  
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    SOWK 801 - Intellectual Foundations of Social Welfare and Social Work II: Modern Developments

    Credits: 3

    Examines across disciplines the theoretical and empirical foundations of social welfare and social work in historical, economic, social, and political contexts from the early 20th century to the present.

  
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    SOWK 802 - Intellectual Foundations of Social Welfare and Social Work III: Conceptual Model-Building

    Credits: 3

    Examines the process of developing theory-based welfare and social work scholarship from a variety of research approaches, focusing on conceptual model-building.

  
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    SOWK 811 - Qualitative Methods of Inquiry for Social Work Research

    Credits: 3

    Foundations of qualitative methods in social research with emphasis on intensive interviewing and grounded theory.

  
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    SOWK 822 - Measurement and Instrument Design

    Credits: 3

    Advanced study to evaluate and design measurement and instrumentation in social work research.

    Prerequisites: SOWK 891, 892

    Note: Restricted to social work doctoral students.

  
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    SOWK 830 - Community - Engaged Research for Social Welfare and Social Change

    Credits: 3

    Doctoral-level course covering conceptual foundations and key processes and skills of community-engaged research for understanding and promoting social welfare and social change. Emphasis on engagement with community, collaboration, challenges, and ethics. Assignments include practical community-engaged research experience.

  
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    SOWK 831 - Leadership for Social Change

    Credits: 3

    Examines theoretical and practical foundations of providing leadership for social change through organizations, communities, public policies, and social norms.

  
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    SOWK 850 - Social Work Doctoral Professional Seminar

    Credits: 1-2

    Examines issues related to making a successful transition from doctoral student to professional social work scholar. May be repeated for credit.

  
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    SOWK 870 - The Social Work Educator in the University

    Credits: 3

    Examines the etiological development of social work education in the United States and analyzes the current issues confronting the social work educator.

    Prerequisites: EDLP 738

  
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    SOWK 871 - The Social Work Education Curriculum

    Credits: 3

    Examines the forces and issues related to curriculum construction for social work education at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels.

    Prerequisites: SOWK 870

 

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