Graduate Catalog 2010-12
Social Work
Note: Additional work
will be required for graduate credit in 400-level courses.
SW 433 Independent Studies in Social Work 3
Prereq.: Senior standing in the Social
Work major and permission of the program director. Student must have a written
study proposal approved by the program director prior to registering for this
course. Readings and research in selected areas of social work. On demand.
SW 436 Health and Social Work 3
Prereq.: SW 226 and 227; or permission
of the instructor. Examination of health issues such as cancer, AIDS,
Alzheimer's, and other disabilities; prevention, treatment, and attitudes;
policies and programs in both public and private sectors which impinge upon the
lives of clients with health problems. Irregular.
SW 437 Child Welfare I 3
Prereq.: SW 226 and 227; or permission
of the instructor. Examination of the role of the social worker in meeting the
needs and protecting the rights of children. Irregular.
SW 438 Child Welfare II 3
Prereq.: SW 226 and 227; or permission
of instructor. Examination of current social issues, such as war, poverty, and
divorce, that impact the lives of children. Irregular.
SW 441 Social Work Practice with Latinos 3
Prereq.: Permission of instructor.
Critical aspects in understanding the Latino community and how they relate to
social work. Micro, mezzo and macro approaches to providing strength-based
culturally relevant interventions are highlighted. Irregular. [I]
SW 442 The Social Consequences of
Immigration 3
Prereq.: Permission of instructor.
Explores the development of immigration policies, social service delivery
structures, and practices that help social workers provide services to immigrants
and refugees. Irregular. [I]
SW 478 Current Topics in Social Work 3
Prereq.: Permission of instructor.
Analysis and evaluation of special topics in the general field of social work.
Topics will vary from year to year. If topics vary, may be taken more than
once. Irregular.
