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    • 3.00 Credits

      Definition of social work, the social work role, and social work outcome for the individual, group, organization, community, and institution in society. Introduction to and exploration of the generalist framework, problem-solving model, values, diversity, and their development in the 20th century as defined by critical thinkers in the profession.
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      Prerequisite: SOC 101 or PSY 141;Description: Issues to be examined will include: who are caregivers,--gender roles, managing family stress, respite care, establishing support groups, cost of caregiving, finding local resources, legal challenges, differential caregiving tips for various illnesses, disabilities from infancy to old age, emerging trends and long distance caregiving.
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      Prerequisite: Extensive reading and writing and knowledge of word process and and using WebCt are preferred;Description: This course is designed to expand the student's awareness of both the cognitive knowledge and skill necessary to effectively interact with and/or serve culturally diverse populations. This course will particularly emphasize attitudes and competencies that are important in effective professional relationships. The course will not be exhaustive in its discussion of diverse populations, but will focus on those whose diversity is cultural and who are more likely to be encountered by the students taking the course. Students will be asked to select one of the listed cultures for an in depth study. Student will be expected to be consistently involved in discussions, learning projects, writings and videos related to that culture
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      Prerequisite: SW 2110, 3410, 3420;Description: Exploration of each phase of the generalist framework from a strengths-oriented, ecological perspective with emphasis on core practice skills and skill development for carrying out entry-level, direct generalist practice. A grade of C or higher is required in this course in order to take SW 3620. This is a web enhanced course.
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      Pre/Corequisite: SW 2110;Description: Hybrid course emphasizes developing heightened awareness of personal, professional, and societal values that inform decisions. It focuses on a process for ethical decision making, particularly in handling ethical dilemmas. Additionally, it explores the nature of cultural competence and diversity sensitivity.
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      Prerequisite: SW 2110; Pre/Corequisite: PSYC 1030, SOC 1010, BIOL 1040/1041 or BIOL 2010/2011;Description: Ecological and social systems theory for integrating concepts and knowledge about human behavior through the entire life span, behavioral science at the individual, family, group, organizational, community, and societal levels. Content on race, gender, and sexual orientation.
    • 3.00 Credits

      Examination of the distinctive nature of rural, generalist practice, historical development, special skills, knowledge, attitudes, and values which are particularly relevant for practice in nonurban settings as well as current issues facing rural practitioners.
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      Prerequisite: SW 2110 or permission of instructorExploration of crisis intervention models, processes, strategies, and skills with particular attention to HIV/AIDS, suicide, sexual assault, and family violence.
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      Pre/Corequisite: SW 3400;Description: Applying the systems framework for creating and organizing knowledge of human behavior and the social environment on the macro-scale. Exploration of the family, the group, the organization, and the community, investigation of societal dynamics surrounding ethnic, oppressed minority, and gay and lesbian communities, the connection among the biological, economic, political, social, and ethical systems, and the generalist social work problem solving model.
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      Prerequisite: SW 2110 or permission of instructorSurvey of current social work methods for working with the severe and persistently mentally ill incorporating an explanation of the DSM IV and the diagnostic process. Exploration of the consumer movement and its impact on services and treatment methods, as well as a focus on advocacy for specific populations such as the homeless, alcohol and drug dependent, women, gays and lesbians, people of color and other oppressed groups in their struggle for adequate treatment. Review of the history of work with the insane, including the development of legal rights and precedents and a survey of current societal biases that affect the development of a program for insuring mental health for all in society.