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the social work change process . They will begin to develop professionalism and essential skills such as selfawareness , engagement , interviewing , observation , building professional helping relationships , identification of ethical conflicts , and the ability to use ethical decision making . Students will begin to integrate knowledge and understanding of human behavior , social policy , research , and diversity awareness into social work practice . Students will be required to participate in agency site visits , in-depth dialogue with social work professionals , agency-based job shadowing , and field observation . Prerequisite : Acceptance into the Social Work Program , SWK 348 Course is offered : FA Every Year Course fee : See course schedule for exact amount .
SWK 335 SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE II 4 This is the second generalist social work practice course in a two-course sequence . The course content will focus on continuing the development of practice skills and the ability to integrate them with social work knowledge , values , and ethics . Further emphasis will be placed on the social work change process including engagement , assessment , planning , intervention , evaluation and termination . The course will also consist of a skills-based lab which will complement the concepts learned during lectures and focus on the development of social work interviewing and assessment skills . Prerequisite : SWK 334 Course is offered : WI Every Year
SWK 348 HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT I 3 Using a life-span development model and eco-systems approach , this course will provide content about theories and knowledge of human bio-psycho-social development , including the range of social systems in which individuals live . Content will include historic and contemporary situations and issues which place individuals and families at-risk in the attainment of health and well-being . Ethical concerns will be explored . Prerequisite : SOC 111 or 113 , SOC 244 , SWK 111 or permission Course is offered : FA Every Year
SWK 358 HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT II 3 This is the second course in the Human Behavior and the Social Environment sequence . The focus of this course is on understanding the relationship between human behavior and macro environments of groups , organizations , and communities . Course content includes the exploration and application of contemporary theories and concepts about human development and behaviors in macro systems . Students will be challenged to evaluate and apply theories and concepts to the mezzo and macro levels of practice . Prerequisite : Course is offered : WI Every Year
SWK360 CHILD WELFARE SERVICES 3 This course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the knowledge , concepts , and fundamental skills needed for beginning level practice in public and private child welfare services . The course emphasizes interventions to protect children from abuse and neglect by strengthening , supporting and empowering their families . Course content includes information on the mission , scope , values , principles , and legal and philosophical bases of child welfare practice and the roles , responsibilities , and missions of the Department of Human Services , the family , and other involved community agencies in the identification , assessment , and planning of services . The course also provides information on identifying family dynamics , including cultural and relationship issues when working with families and assessing family needs and strengths . Prerequisite : SWK 334 , SWK 348 or permission Course is offered : WI Every Other Year
SWK 395 JUNIOR SEMINAR 3 This course is designed to help students explore and prepare for their professional goals within the social work field , develop their professionalism , to prepare for their field practice , and enhance their writing and research skills . The course will begin by assisting students in developing their professional goals through a series of selfassessments and reflective assignments . The course will also help students prepare for their goals along with field practice by developing their professionalism , enhancing their communication skills , and addressing safety concerns . During this course , students will be required to complete personal safety training for the social work
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