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101 Social Work Organization (1)
All social work majors are strongly encouraged to join the student social work organization and participate in a University, community, or educational activity approved by the social work faculty. A minimum of 15 volunteer hours is required. Students who prepare to complete the 15 hours of volunteer work in another human service organization should contact the organization to make arrangements. At the completion of these volunteer hours, students are required to write a reflection paper on their experiences. F, Sp.
200 Introduction to Social Work with Field Component (4)
Provides an introduction to generalist social work; describes the skills and personal qualities necessary to be an empowering catalyst in the lives of individuals, groups, and communities. Includes detailed discussion of the history, fields, and ethical demands of the profession. Special attention is given to the concepts of social justice and diversity, especially regarding minorities, women, and populations at risk including people of Appalachian descent. Requirements include interviewing social workers in the field and writing a comparative analysis. F, Sp; ISP, ISW.
201 Fundamentals of Social Work Practice (3)
Prereq: 200, 204, 208; BIOL 101 or 103. The first of four practice courses within the social work curriculum. Focuses on the development of a basic framework of generalist social work practices, theory, and professional values and ethics. Includes rural assessment of individuals and families, with the interplay of the culture and heritage of southern West Virginia integrated into the overall content. Emphasizes the relationship between problem solving/problem management and the societal realities of situations. Sp.
204 Human Behavior in the Social Environment I (3)
Prereq: PSYC 201; SOCI 201; BIOL 100. Helps students build a base for social work practice based on the theoretical knowledge gained from the applied sciences, social sciences, and human biology. Uses a general systems framework that presents human behavior as an adaptive process for living in one’s environment, and that also presents the social environment as the structure whereby individuals are shaped into social beings through the process of enculturation and socialization. Focuses on building and using knowledge from selected behavior and social theories for assessment and intervention in generalist social work practice. Special attention is given to the role that the Appalachian culture plays in shaping human behavior and the impacts of the environment. F; ISP, ISW.
206 Human Behavior in the Social Environment II (3)
Prereq: 204. Continuation of 204. A diversity
perspective examines in detail major social system influences on human development and behavior (i.e., family, economics, religion, culture, society, social class, community, and organizations). Careful consideration is given throughout on the impact of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and populations at risk. This framework presents the social environment as the structure whereby individuals are shaped into social beings through processes of enculturation and socialization. Focuses on building and using knowledge from selected behavior and social theories for assessment and intervention in generalist social work practice. Sp.
208 History of Social Welfare Policy (3)
A generalist course in the history of social welfare policy, which provides the historical foundation from which social work practice evolved. Patterns of prejudice and social injustice throughout different eras and the leaders who emerged during these periods are studied. A strong emphasis is given to the Social Work Code of Ethics and its place within social welfare policy and policy reform. Sp; ISP, ISW.
302 Social Welfare Policy and Legislation (4)
Prereq: 200, 204, 206, 208. Provides an understanding of historical and contemporary social welfare policy issues and programs, their legal ramifications, and their analysis. Focuses on the political, economic, and other social conditions that impact social welfare policy development and legislation in the United States. Specific policy areas discussed include income maintenance (including social insurance and public assistance), health, mental health, child welfare, and aging. Policy issues and programs are addressed as they affect dominant and nondominant groups, such as people of color, people with disabilities, women, Appalachians, and gays/lesbians/transgendered. F.
304 Research Methods for Social Work (3)
Prereq: MATH 102; PSYC 310. Instruction in the introductory concept and methods of social research. The focus is on the methods researchers use to collect data relevant to social work practice. Includes study of the survey, experimental designs, field research, and unobtrusive designs; introduces data analysis techniques including statistical analysis, measurement, hypothesis testing, multivariate analysis, and measures of association. F.
306 Human Diversity (3)
Prereq: 206, 208. Overview of human diversity and ethnic, cultural, and minority issues; analyzes the history and present status of groups at risk and the consequences of prejudice and institutional discrimination. Develops cross-cultural sensitivity and strategies to eliminate prejudicial practices. F.
307 Case Management (3)
Generalist course in case management that prepares the practitioner to provide comprehensive services to clients on micro, mezzo, and macro practice levels. Provides students with the ability to assess a client’s individual needs, provide appropriate referrals as necessary, and learn about agency structures. The course has several goals: to identify necessary information about clients, to learn how to gather information, to learn quality in report writing and other types of documentation, to learn how to review and interpret reports from other professionals, to use information to assess client status, and to work with clients and colleagues to meet the goals and objectives of the helping process. Students from a variety of disciplines are welcome as they bring diversity to the learning experience.
400 Social Work Practice Methods I (3)
Prereq: 201, 206, 302, 304. Generalist practice course with the goal of students learning to select and implement appropriate intervention strategies when working with individuals and families. Emphasizes students’ ability to appropriately use interviewing and problem-solving skills to engage the client. Sp.
402 Special Topics in Social Work (3)
Subject areas taught in a workshop style cover current topics of interest to upper-division students and persons in social work practice. Offered on basis of student and community need. F, Sp; ISP, ISW.
403 Social Work Practice Methods II (3)
Prereq: C or better 400. Coreq: 404, 405, 406. Clinical/direct practice course that is designed as both a theoretical and experiential course. The basic assumption for the course is that the best way for students to learn how to run groups is by having them take turns leading groups in class. After the instructor covers the theoretical framework for each section, students have opportunities to experience and participate in group exercises while discussing elements of group dynamics and social work group therapy. Throughout the course students examine social work values and ethics as well as issues of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and ability as they relate to practice. Particular attention is given to the recruitment and composition of group members, leadership structure of small groups, phases of group development, and such group processes as decision making, tension reduction, conflict resolution, goal setting, contracting, and evaluation. Students learn how to assess and address such group problems as scapegoating, member resistance, low morale, overactive deviance, etc. F.
404 Field Practicum I (6)
Prereq: accepted field instruction application. Coreq: 403, 405, 406. Laboratory course that provides students with supervised generalist social work field practice in an approved agency selected by the field coordinator. Students are present in the agency setting for 16 hours a week. Students are expected to be in placement for a minimum of 240 hours a semester (480 hours total over the two semesters). Students are expected to adhere to all policies and procedures outlined and discussed in the current edition of the Social Work Field Practicum Manual. F.
405 Integration Seminar I (2)
Prereq: 201, 302, 304, 306, 400. Coreq: 403, 404, 406. Workshop-style course focused on integration of field practicum experiences with theoretical approaches. Students begin utilizing theoretical approaches and applying them in their field placements. F.
406 Application of Social Work Research I (2)
Integration of data analysis procedures used in the individual student’s field practicum research project. Students complete a single-system design research project in their field agency. Assistance with research design is provided. Combined with 405 during the last three weeks of the semester for oral presentations of research projects. F.
407 Social Work Practice Methods III (3)
Prereq: 403, 404, 405, 406. Coreq: 408, 409, 410. Continued development of knowledge, skills, and values for beginning generalist social work practice at the macro level. Studies all areas of macro social work practice with systems of various sizes with special emphasis on working with communities and organizations. Includes theories on community organization, organizational administration, and legislative strategy. These theories and skills are integrated into students’ present field experiences. Special emphasis is placed upon change intervention strategies at the macro level, especially concerning the issues of discrimination, general culture, and specifically the Appalachian culture. Sp.
408 Field Practicum II (6)
Coreq: 407, 409, 410. Laboratory course that provides students with supervised generalist social work field practice in an approved agency selected by the University. Students are present in the agency setting for 16 hours a week. Students are expected to be in placement for a minimum of 240 hours a semester (480 hours total over the two semesters). Students are expected to adhere to all policies and procedures outlined and discussed in the current edition of the Social Work Field Practicum Manual. Sp.
409 Integration Seminar II (2)
Prereq: 201, 302, 304, 306, 400.
Coreq: 407, 408, 410. Assists students in strengthening and integrating their various field experiences by examining the dynamics of actual practice while utilizing classroom knowledge. Includes preparation for the social work licensing exam Sp.
410 Application of Social Work Research II (2)
Coreq: 407, 408, 409. Focuses on application of a research method. Each student is expected to identify with the field agency supervisor a research project within the agency, within the community, or with a client system. Class meetings and individualized instruction assist the student in developing, implementing, and presenting a research project. Includes the logical steps in defining, implementing, and evaluating research projects. Important areas covered include data collection methods, designing questionnaires, sampling data analysis, and politics and social work research. Combined with Integrative Seminar during the last three weeks of the semester so students can make oral presentations of their research projects. Sp.
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