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SWK 460 MACRO SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE 3 This course emphasizes theories , methods and techniques of practice within organizational , neighborhood , and community context . The course examines the historical context of macro social work practice and explores the intersection of macro and micro practice within the social work field . In addition , it defines the purposes and functions of neighborhoods and communities and assists students in learning the basic fundamentals of community organization ; community development ; the process of project , program , and policy development and implementation ; and evaluation of macro strategies . Students will be required to attend an off-campus community-based event that focuses on the fundamental concepts of the course . Prerequisite : SWK 348 , SWK 358 , or permission Course is offered : FA Every Year Course fee : See course schedule for exact amount .
SWK 480 SOCIAL WORK FIELD PRACTICE I 6 This is the first of two required sessions of field practicum and classroom seminar sessions . Field practicum is intended to provide students with direct experience in social work knowledge , theories , ethics , and practice skills with clients , supervisors , and agency staff . The practicum seminar is intended to provide students with opportunities to integrate information from core courses with their field practice experience . Students will discuss their experiences with peers and the faculty and evaluate themselves in relation to the Council on Social Work Education ( CSWE ) Core Competencies and Practice Behaviors . With the assistance of the Director of Field Education , the students will be placed at an approved agency . Students are required to complete 225 supervised hours in their approved field site . Prerequisite : Acceptance into the Social Work Program , Junior Status , SWK 111 , SWK 334 , SWK 335 , SWK 348 , and SOC 111 or 113 , Completion of Application for Field Practice , a background check , and obtainment of Student Liability Insurance covering enrollment in SWK 480 / 481 . Course is offered : FA , WI , and SU Every Year Course fee : See course schedule for exact amount
SWK 481 SOCIAL WORK FIELD PRACTICE II 6 This is the second course that consists of field practicum and classroom seminar sessions . Field practicum is intended to provide students with direct experience in social work knowledge , theories , ethics , and practice skills with clients , supervisors , and agency staff . The practicum seminar is intended to provide students with opportunities to integrate information from core courses with their field practice experience . Students will discuss their experiences with peers and the faculty and evaluate themselves in relation to the Council on Social Work Education ( CSWE ) Core Competencies and Practice Behaviors . With the assistance of the Director of Field Education , the students will be placed at an approved agency . Students are required to complete 225 supervised hours in their approved field site . Prerequisite : SWK 480 Course is offered : FA , WI , and SU Every Year
SWK 495 SENIOR SEMINAR 3 This capstone course is designed to provide social work students with opportunities to integrate social work knowledge , values and ethics and generalist social work practice concepts . Students are asked to reflect on their academic and field experiences and to demonstrate proficiency of the core competencies and practice behaviors through their completed portfolios , senior presentations , and additional capstone assignments . Prerequisite : Senior status and completion of required social work courses appropriate to the scheduled date for graduation : May , August , December Course is offered : FA and WI Every Year
THEATRE / SPEECH COMMUNICATION
TSC 101 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH COMMUNICATION 3 Emphasizes communication theory and introduces and develops communication skills in interpersonal , small group and public speaking environments . Prerequisite : None Course is offered : FA , WI and SU Every Year
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