• SOCW 4170: Applied Research

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  This course builds on the research and statistical knowledge and skills learned in previous course work. A comparison of both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies will be explored and examined. Fall semester. Prerequisites: SOCW 3070, SOCW 3420, SOCW 3760 and SOCW 4080; approved statistics course or department head approval.
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• SOCW 4230: Child Welfare II

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  This is the second in a series of two courses offered as part of the Tennessee Child Welfare Certification Program. It is designed to assist students in acquiring the practice skills to become culturally competent child welfare workers. The course will analyze the practices of various human/social service agencies that provide services aimed at children, youth and families. Spring semester. Open to child welfare certification and stipend BSW students only. Prerequisite: SOCW 3230 and department head approval.
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• SOCW 4350: School Social Work and the Law

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  This course provides an orientation to social work practice in the public school setting. It covers historical, legal, and political developments that affect the modern day roles and functions of the social worker in the school setting, and covers the types of students served, resources and knowledge needed to deliver services and an overview of the public school system. This course is required for Tennessee state certification as a school social worker. On demand. Prerequisites: SOCW 3060 and SOCW 3120 or department head approval.
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• SOCW 4410: Integrative Field Seminar II

  1.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Integrative Field Seminar II is the companion course to be taken in conjunction with the Field Education II course. This course explores on-going practice concerns in the field practicum and creates an arena in which peer learning takes place. Thus, it provides a vital link between the theoretical knowledge, skills, and values derived from the social work course work and the practice realities of the field practicum. Spring semester. Prerequisites: SOCW 4070, SOCW 4120, SOCW 4170 and SOCW 4130; Students must earn a B or better in SOCW 4130 or department head approval.
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• SOCW 4420: Field Education II

  5.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  This is the second course of the two part Field Education experience. The course provides an extensive opportunity for students to apply practice theory to develop skills for generalist social work practice. Through active participation in the social service delivery system, the student becomes familiar with agency structures, functions, and programs. A minimum of 40 clock hours will be spent working in an agency for each of the five hours of course work resulting in 200 total clock hours each semester. Students are required to complete a minimum of 15 hours per week in the agency setting. Students will also develop and complete the comprehensive field learning agreement documenting how they demonstrated successful application of social work competences and practice behaviors. Prerequisites: SOCW 4120 with a minimum grade of B. SOCW 4070, SOCW 4170, and SOCW 4130; a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and a minimum 2.50 major GPA; or department head approval.
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• SOCW 4500: Crisis Intervention and Trauma Skills

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  This elective course examines the phenomena of various types of individual, group, and societal level crises, as well as various treatment modalities and emergency interventions appropriate for undergraduate social workers. This course will introduce students to various types of crisis situations, identify research and knowledge needed to intervene in crisis situations, and teach students practice skills for immediate intervention. Potential topics may include but are not limited to suicide and homicide, family or community violence, sexual assault, mental health crises, death, and natural disasters. Summer and Fall semesters. Pre-requisite: Any Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology course or department head approval.
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• SOCW 4600: Social Work Practice with Aging Families

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  An overview of social work knowledge, skills, and values applicable to working with older adults and their families. Content includes an examination of theories and attitudes toward aging, the nature and limitations of gerontological social work forces shaping the delivery system, major biopsychological dimensions in practice, and different models of intervention. Spring semester. Prerequisites: SOCW 1100 and SOC 1510 or PSY 1010 or ANTH 1200 or department head approval.
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• SOCW 4760: Data Analysis

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  This is the final research course in the social work program. In this course, students will complete the research project initiated in the previous semester, as well as complete a series of in-class lab assignments designed to reinforce basic statistical skills. To finalize their research projects, students will finish collecting data, prepare data for analysis, analyze research data, and prepare a final research manuscript. In addition to guidance on the senior research project, this course provides instruction on using SPSS (a statistical software package), solving statistical problems, analyzing data, and interpreting analysis results. Different types of statistical tests and analysis are covered in this course. Students will participate in a formal research showcase to present their research project and findings. Prerequisites: SOCW 3760 and SOCW 4170 with a minimum grade of C or department head approval. Social Work course fee will be assessed.
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• SOCW 4900: Senior Seminar

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  The Senior Seminar is designed to engage students in advance learning activities that integrate information from the social work curriculum. Students will demonstrate a readiness for practice evidenced by mastery in social work competency areas with an emphasis on evaluation of practice. Students will present themselves as emerging professionals and leaders in the profession in their ability to apply their knowledge and skills in practice. Prerequisites: SOCW 4070, SOCW 4120, SOCW 4130 and SOCW 4170 or department head approval.
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• SOCW 4995R: Departmental Thesis

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Requires University Honors approval. Department may have additional prerequisite requirements. Student must submit an Individual Studies/Research Contract to the Records Office at the time of registration. Every semester.
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