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SOCWORK 235 CHILD WELFARE
3 u
This course is a survey of social services for children: the problems
treated, an assessment of the effectiveness of current services, and consideration
of alternative service programs.
Prereq: SOCWORK 102 or cons instr.
SOCWORK 301/501 ASSERTIVENESS TRAINING
IN THE HELPING PROFESSIONS 1
u
This course presents the principles of assertiveness training, uses
experiential exercises to help students learn to present themselves more
assertively, and prepares students to assist others to become more assertive.
Content is focused on students who are planning a career in the helping
professions.
SOCWORK 302/502 GRIEF MANAGEMENT IN
THE HELPING PROFESSIONS 1 u
This course focuses on issues such as adjustment to the death of someone
close, helping someone who is terminally ill, and coping with other losses--such
as cherished relationships. The grief counseling content is intended for
students who are planning a career in the helping professions.
SOCWORK 303/503 MANAGING STRESS AND
BURNOUT IN THE HELPING PROFESSIONS
1 u
This course focuses on recognizing signs of destructive stress and
the stages of burnout in the helping professions. Instruction is given
in using a number of techniques for coping with stress such as meditation,
relaxation training, time management, social support systems, biofeedback,
and life planning as they apply to the helping professions.
SOCWORK 311/511 HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND
THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT I
3 u
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of
the processes of bio-psycho and socio-cultural development from infancy
to young adulthood. Material is also presented on the social systems (families,
groups, organizations, and communities) in which individuals live.
Prereq: GENED 130 and BIOLOGY 120 or PEPROF 271 and SOCWORK 102, only
one of which may be taken concurrently.
SOCWORK 312/512 HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND
THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT II 3 u
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding
of the processes of bio-psycho and socio-cultural development from middle
adulthood through old age. Material is also presented on the social systems
(mezzo and macro) in which individuals live.
Prereq: SOCWORK 311, Special undergraduates and graduate students must
have approval of the department chair.
SOCWORK 325 SOCIAL WORK WITH CHILDREN AND
ADOLESCENTS 3 u
This course is designed to introduce undergraduate students to the
knowledge and skills necessary for working with children and adolescents.
The course begins with assessment and interview of this population, provides
an overview of child welfare policy (Wisconsin Juvenile Code), examines
practice settings (i.e. group homes), abuse/neglect, gay/lesbian, etc.
Discussion will include focus on current intervention approaches.
Prereq: SOCWORK 371
SOCWORK 337/537 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL
GERONTOLOGY 3 u
This course is designed to introduce the student to social and physical
factors related to aging. It will include information regarding social
services needed to assist the older person and an analysis of gaps in current
services.
Prereq: Soph st or cons instr.
SOCWORK 341/541 SEXUALITY FOR PROFESSIONAL
GROWTH 3 u
This comprehensive course is designed to add to students' knowledge
and comfort in the area of human sexuality. Multi-media, lecture, and small
group discussion techniques are used to explore issues as basic treatment
skills, sex education, developmental sexuality, problem pregnancies, and
common sexual dysfunctions.
Prereq: Social Work majors, Women's Studies minors or majors, Health
Education minors, or consent of department chairperson.
SOCWORK 371 SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE I
3 u
This course presents contemporary theoretical approaches to social
work practice with individuals, groups, families, organizations and communities.
This course uses a competency approach to assess and develop student interviewing
and interpersonal skills, emphasizing social work practice with individuals.
Coreq: SOCWORK 311. All prerequisites for SOCWORK 311 must be completed
before SOCWORK 371 may be taken. 2.25 GPA required. Also Social Work major.
SOCWORK 372 SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE II
3 u
This course is designed to provide knowledge and skills needed to engage
in generalist social work practice, including further development of interviewing
and interpersonal skills. The course has an emphasis on social work practice
with groups and communities.
Prereq: SOCWORK 311, SOCWORK 371. 2.25 GPA required. Coreq: SOCWORK
312.
SOCWORK 380/580 RACE, ETHNICITY, AND
SOCIAL JUSTICE: ISSUES FOR HELPING PROFESSIONALS Diversity
3 u
The course is designed to help students develop a greater understanding
of the influence of one's race and ethnicity on the ways individuals perceive
the world and the ways they are treated by others and by society. Within
the framework of the helping professions, students will have the opportunity
to examine their attitudes toward members of racial and ethnic minorities,
develop ways to learn about the participation in and treatment of racial
and ethnic minority groups in work, education, and social services, and
examine ways to affect one's own attitudes and society to achieve social
justice.
Unreq: RACEETH 380/580.
SOCWORK 402/602 SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH
3 u
This course is designed to familiarize the student with basic concepts
of social work research methodology and statistics, computer usage, to
develop competence in evaluating research literature and to develop beginning
skills in evaluating social work practice.
Prereq: SOCWORK 371.
SOCWORK 462/662 SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY
3 u
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge about the
process of social welfare policy formulation and implementation and with
policy analysis skills. The effects of social welfare policies and organizations
on both clients (especially the poor and minorities) and on social workers
will be emphasized.
Prereq: SOCWORK 371 and POLISCI 141. Unreq: POLISCI 462/662.
SOCWORK 473/673 SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE
III 3 u
This course will cover advanced problem solving approaches for intervention
with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. The
class will utilize simulated practice situations. The course has an emphasis
on social work practice with families and organizations.
Prereq: SOCWORK 372, 2.25 GPA required, Special undergraduates and
graduate students must have approval of the department chair.
SOCWORK 490/690 QSOCIAL WORK WORKSHOP
1-6 u
Repeatable. Prereq: Consent of instructor.
SOCWORK 493 SOCIAL WORK EXPERIENCE
3-12 u
Students are placed in a community agency under the supervision of
an experienced social worker. Students are expected to develop an in-depth
understanding of agency activities and programs and will assume increasing
levels of responsibility as beginning social workers. Attendance at periodic
field placement meetings is expected. This course may be taken as a block
placement (12 units) for one semester or summer, or over two semesters
at 6 units per semester. A total of 480 hours in the agency is required
in either option.
Prereq: All other required social work courses must be completed, and
consent of instructor. 2.25 GPA required.
SOCWORK 494/694 SEMINAR IN SOCIAL WORK
METHODS 3 u
Repeatable. Prereq: SOCWORK 371 or consent of instructor.
SOCWORK 496/696 SPECIAL STUDIES
1-3 u
Repeatable. Prereq: SOCWORK 102.
SOCWORK 498 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN
SOCIAL WORK 1-3 u
Repeatable. Prereq: Consent of instructor.
SOCWORK 499 SENIOR HONOR THESIS IN
SOCIAL WORK 3 u
This two semester course must be taken by students in the general honors
program. Students explore any topic in the field of social welfare under
direction of faculty representing disciplines involved.
Prereq: Senior standing and invitation of the staff.
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