Courses
SW 543 CORE INTEGRATED INTERVENTION SKILLS II 3.0 Credit(s)
Student continue to build on their skills in generalist practice skills with generalist practice with organizations and communities. Students examine community needs, organizational functioning, leadership, funding, and collaborative strategies for advancing social justice and systemic change. Prerequisite: Take SW-528 SW-542
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
SW 548 POLICY, POWER, PRACTICE: CLIENT IMPACT 3.0 Credit(s)
This course examines the historical development and contemporary impact of social welfare policies. Students analyze how political power, social values, racism, and oppression shape policies and influence access to services, human rights, and social justice. Prerequisite: Take SW-528
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
SW 546 RESEARCH SKILLS FOR SW PRACTICE 3.0 Credit(s)
Introduces quantitative and qualitative research methods used to inform and evaluate social work practice. Students learn to critically assess research design, methodology, ethics, and the representation of historically marginalized populations.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
SW 551 GENERALIST SEMINAR AND PRACTICUM I 1.5 Credit(s)
Module one of a 4 module course where students will participate in an approved, social work practice practicum placement with the focus on the development and application of knowledge, values, skills, and cognitive/affective process within generalist framework. Prerequisite: Take SW-526 SW-528 SW-542
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
SW 552 GENERALIST SEMINAR AND PRACTICUM II 1.5 Credit(s)
Module two of 4 module course where students will participate in an approved, social work practice practicum placement with the focus on the development and application of knowledge, values, skills, and cognitive/affective process within generalist framework. Prerequisite: Take SW-526 SW-528 SW-542
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
SW 553 GENERALIST SEMINAR AND PRACTICUM III 1.5 Credit(s)
Module three of 4 module course where students will participate in an approved, social work practice practicum placement with the focus on the development and application of knowledge, values, skills, and cognitive/affective process within generalist framework. Prerequisite: Take SW-526 SW-528 SW-542
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
SW 554 GENERALIST SEMINAR AND PRACTICUM IV 1.5 Credit(s)
Module four of 4 module course where students will participate in an approved, social work practice practicum placement with the focus on the development and application of knowledge, values, skills, and cognitive/affective process within generalist framework. Prerequisite: Take SW-526 SW-528 SW-542
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
SW 510 CLINICAL ADDICTION & MH TREATMENT 3.0 Credit(s)
Introduces integrated, evidence-based approaches to substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions, including neurobiology, assessment, diagnosis, prevention, harm reduction, and early intervention. Students examine how stigma, drug policy, systemic inequities, and social determinants of health shape treatment access and outcomes.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
SW 525 TRAUMA-RESPONSIVE SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE 3.0 Credit(s)
Explores forms of trauma (early adversity, chronic, and historical) and associated impact across the lifespan. Includes neuroscience of trauma, effects on at-risk populations, and treatment from a social justice perspective.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
SW 520 ADV CLINICAL PRAC: RECOVERY, FAM & GRP 3.0 Credit(s)
Explores forms of trauma (early adversity, chronic, and historical) and associated impact across the lifespan. Includes neuroscience of trauma, effects on at-risk populations, and treatment from a social justice perspective.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
SW 531 EXPLORING CHILD WELFARE 3.0 Credit(s)
This course develops knowledge and skills for workig with youth, and families in the child welfare system.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
SW 527 LEGAL & FORENSIC SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE 3.0 Credit(s)
Introduction of theoretical frameworks and skills of forensic social work practice across systems (macro, mezzo, and micro) affected by criminal justice involvement, with an emphasis on law and political advocacy.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
SW 593 CHILD & ADOLESCENT SCHOOL INTERVENTIONS 3.0 Credit(s)
Introduction of theoretical frameworks and skills of forensic social work practice across systems (macro, mezzo, and micro) affected by criminal justice involvement, with an emphasis on law and political advocacy.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
SW 594 FAMILY SYSTMS & GROUP INTERV IN SCHOOLS 3.0 Credit(s)
Focuses on family systems theory and group intervention strategies used in educational settings. Students examine how family dynamics and group processes affect student development and apply culturally responsive, collaborative interventions that support students, families, and school communities.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
SW 595 CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE SCHOOL PRACTICE 3.0 Credit(s)
Examines the historical development, policies, ethical standards, and theoretical frameworks that shape contemporary school social work. Students apply culturally responsive and integrated practices to address student needs and promote equity across school, family, and community systems.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department