330 331 Social Work Prerequisites (6 credit hours) SoclWk SSIOIO Intro to Generalist Social Work (3) SoclWk 2100 Human Behavior & Social Environment I (3) LS1020 should be taken prior to or concurrently with SoclWk 2100 Formal Admission to the Social Work Program Formal applications for admission to the program will be considered during the semester the student is in the process of completing all the prerequisites or anytime thereafter. Applications may be obtained at the Social Work office (Social and Behavioral Sciences Building, Room 140). The Admissions and Retention Committee will consider all applications and make recommendations in one of the following areas: 1. Full admission to the program 2. Admission to the program with contingencies 3. Denial of admission to the program General Education Refer to pages 36-41 for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following courses for the Social Work prerequisite requirements will also fulfill general education requirements: SoclWk SSIOIO, Introduction to Social Work; Anthro SS/DV1000, Introduction to Anthropology; Psych SSIOIO, Introductory Psychology; Soclgy SSIOIO, Principles of Sociology; and Zool LSI020, Human Biology. Non-Program Course Required Geront SI3600 Social Statistics (3) (prerequisite - Quantitative Literacy) or equivalent as approved by the program director; to be completed prior to SoclWk 4861 Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. The following should be taken after completing the above prerequisites. Courses Required (38 credit hours) SoclWk DV2200 Issues in Diversity (3) SoclWk 3100 Human Behavior in the Social Environment II (2) SoclWk 3200 Child & Family Welfare (2) SoclWk 3500 Social Welfare & Gerontological Policy Development & Services (3) SoclWk SI3700 Social Work Research (3) SoclWk 3900 Social Work Methods, Values, & Ethics (3) SoclWk 3910 Social Work Practice (3) make application for Social Service Field Experience prior to completing SoclWk 3910 SoclWk 3920 Social Work Practice II (3) SoclWk 3930 Social Work Practice III (3) SoclWk 4500 Interventions for Populations at Risk (3) SoclWk 4860 Social Service Field Experience I (4) SoclWk 4861 Social Service Field Experience II (4) (Must have completed both Research and Statistics) SoclWk 4990 Social Work Senior Seminar (2) Electives (Optional) SoclWk 2920 Short Courses (1-4) SoclWk 4150 DSM IV-R (3) SoclWk 4250 Medical Social Work (3) SoclWk 4600 Social Work in Special Settings (3) SoclWk 4800 Projects & Research (1-3) SoclWk 4810 Experimental Courses (2-3) SoclWk 4830 Directed Readings (1-3) SoclWk 4890 Cooperative Work Experiences (1-3) SoclWk 4920 Social Courses, Workshops, Institutes & Special Programs (1-4) Suggested Course Sequence Please refer to this program in the on-line catalog (weber.edu/catalog) and/or contact the department for a suggested course sequence. Social Work » Program Prerequisites: Enroll in General Honors Program and complete 10 hours of General Honors Courses (see the Honors Program). » Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. » Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill the requirements for the Social Work major, of which the following courses must be completed on an Honors basis: SoclWk 2100 (3); 3100 (2); 3200 (2); 3900 (3); and select two courses from SoclWk 3500 (3); 3910 (3); 3920 (2); or 3930 (3); for a total of 5* classes. For the remainder of the Social Work Honors major see the chair of the Social Work department. 'Permission from the program director must be sought before registering in courses for Honors credit. A written agreement will be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit (see the Honors Program). SOCIAL WORK COURSES - SOCLWK SoclWk SSIOIO. Introduction to Generalist Social Work (3) A generalist introduction to the relationships between social systems (individuals, groups, and communities) and the social welfare networks which impact them, including the role of the social work profession. Open to all Weber State University students. SoclWk 2100. Human Behavior and the Social Environment I (3) This is the first course in the Human Behavior and the Social Environment sequence. It identifies the relationships between human developmental stages (from conception to death) and the problems associated with environmental interactions. Systems and theory are examined in the biological, psychological, and sociological arenas. Prerequisite: SoclWk SSIOIO. (It is suggested that LS1020 be taken before or concurrently with SoclWk 2100.) SoclWk DV2200. Issues in Diversity (3) A study of diversity among individuals, groups, communities, and of issues social workers will need to understand when interfacing with diverse populations. SoclWk 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized for these elective courses will appear on the student transcript. SoclWk 3100. Human Behavior and the Social Environment II (2) This second course in the Human Behavior and the Social Environment sequence is designed to present basic principles and fundamental concepts necessary for acquiring and organizing knowledge for practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities and on the interaction among these systems. Prerequisites: SoclWk 1010, 2100 and formal admittance to the Social Work Program. SoclWk 3200. Child and Family Welfare (2) A historical and contemporary examination of child and family welfare issues, and social work intervention strategies. Prerequisite: SoclWk SSIOIO. SoclWk 3500. Social Welfare & Gerontological Policy Development and Service (3) The history, mission, philosophy and human service aspects used in the development of social work/gerontology as a profession will be covered. Examples of social, public and social welfare policy will be identified and studied. Knowledge of local, state, and federal legislation, professional organizations, and membership organizations will assist in review of lobby, funding and implementation practices used in meeting human service needs. Methods for the political and organizational analysis of processes and policy will be covered. Prerequisite: SoclWk SSIOIO or Geront SSIOIO. (SoclWk/ Geront 3500 must be completed before entering Field Practice). SoclWk SI370O. Social Work Research (3) Social work research and its relationship to social work theory and practice. The class will include content on qualitative, quantitative and single system research methodologies; analysis of data, including statistical procedures; systematic evaluation of practice; analysis and evaluation of theoretical bases, research questions, methodologies, statistical procedures, and conclusions of research reports; and relevant technological advances. The course will also identify how the research curriculum contributes to the student's use of scientific knowledge for practice. Prerequisite: SoclWk SSIOIO. (Must be completed before entering SoclWk 4861.) Recommended prerequisite: completion of social statistics class. SoclWk 3900. Social Work Methods, Values, and Ethics (3) An ecological system and generalist approach to social work practice methods. Content is germane to various systems and subsystems typically implicated in problems encountered by social workers. A study of values and ethics will assist the social worker to understand the proprieties of professional practice. Prerequisites: SoclWk SSIOIO, 2100, 2200 and formal admittance to the social work program. SoclWk 3910. Social Work Practice I (3) An intensive knowledge-based generalist course concentrating on micro social work intervention skills combining lecture and hands- on experiences. Prerequisite: SoclWk 3900. SoclWk 3920. Social Work Practice II (3) A generalist course directed at understanding and demonstrating the principles, concepts and techniques of planned change in mezzo settings including families and small groups. Prerequisite: SoclWk 3910. (Must be taken concurrently with SoclWk 3930 and 4860.) SoclWk 3930. Social Work Practice HI (3) A generalist course designed to illustrate the principles, concepts and techniques of planned change in macro settings including institutions, organizations, and communities. (Must be taken concurrently with SoclWk 3920.) SoclWk 4150. DSM IV-R (3) This elective course is designed to familiarize the social work student with the diagnostic Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM IV-R classification). The DSM IV-R provides the practitioner with a systematic diagnostic tool for practice and research. SoclWk 4250. Medical Social Work (3) This elective course explores the process and dynamics of the provision of social work services within the medical service delivery system. SoclWk 4500. Interventions for Populations at Risk (3) A course designed to study populations at risk with an emphasis on women and people of color. Interventions to alleviate conditions of human suffering are stressed. Prerequisite: SoclWk 3910. SoclWk 4600. Social Work in Special Settings (2-4) This elective course is designed to accommodate special topic areas in Social Work practice. (Maximum hours toward graduation 4.) SoclWk 4800. Projects and Research (1-3) This elective course allows for supervised projects and primary research in various areas of social work. Limited to senior students. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair and instructor. SoclWk 4810. Experimental Courses (2-3) This elective course is designed to accommodate new courses under an experimental format. SoclWk 4830. Directed Readings (1-3) This elective course is an individual readings for seniors who are majoring in social work for a maximum of 3 credit hours, permission must be obtained from the instructor. Students are required to complete a minimum of 1000 pages of selected readings per class hour requested for credit. SoclWk 4860. Social Service Field Experience I (4) This field practice course requires a minimum of 200 hours of supervised field service in an approved social service agency. The emphasis is to include micro, mezzo, and macro practice opportunities. Prerequisite: Formal admittance to Field Experience required. (Must be taken concurrently with SoclWk 3920 and 3930.) SoclWk 4861. Social Service Field Experience II (4) This field practice course requires a minimum of 200 hours of supervised field service in an approved social service agency. The emphasis is to include micro, mezzo, and macro practice opportunities. Prerequisites: SoclWk SI3700, SoclWk 4860, Geront SI3600. (To be taken concurrently with SoclWk 4990.) SoclWk 4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-3) This TBA elective course provides opportunity for students to earn academic credits for on-the-job experiences. Prerequisites: SoclWk 3910 and consent of department chair and instructor. SoclWk 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs (2-4) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized for these elective courses will appear on the student transcript. SoclWk 4990. Social Work Senior Seminar (2) This course requires preparation and discussion of social work concepts and topics, and information and techniques in obtaining a job and selecting a graduate school. Prerequisite: SoclWk 4860. (Must be taken concurrently with SoclWk 4861.) Uerontology is the multi- disciplinary study of the processes of aging from conception to death with special focus on the later life cycle and the problems associated with aging and the aged in society. Individuals working in the field of aging need a broad range of knowledge that transcends a single academic discipline. The Gerontology Program at Weber State University is designed to: (1) provide preparation for employment in both the private and public sector including working with senior citizen centers, nutrition programs, housing projects, long-term care facilities, state and local aging programs, Hospice, research, senior volunteer programs, job services, PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GEN ED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science A Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT CDGT ENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts A Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business & Econ MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC Health Profession* CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK- GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed Davis Campus W E B E R State Univ 2002-2003 Catalog e R s i t y Weber State Univ 2002-2003 Catalog E R S I T Y