314 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 35-39 of this catalog 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 SS1000, Introduction to Anthropology; Psych SSIOIO, Introduction to Psychology; SSIOIO, Soclgy Introduction to Sociology; and Zool LSI020, Human Biology. Non-Program Course Required Geront 3600 Social Statistics 3 (prerequisite- Quantitative Literacy) or equivalent as approved by the department chair; 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) Issues in Diversity 3 Human Behavior in the 2 Social Environment II Child and Family Welfare 2 Social Welfare Policy and 3 Contemporary Issues Social Work Research 3 Methods of Research 4 Social Work Methods, 3 Values, and Ethics SoclWk 3910 Social Work Practice 3 Make application for Social Service Field Experience prior to completing SoclWk 3910 SoclWk 2200 SoclWk 3100 SoclWk 3200 SoclWk 3500 SoclWk 3700 or Geront 3400 SoclWk 3900 SoclWk 3920 SoclWk 3930 SoclWk 4500 SoclWk 4860 SoclWk 4861 (Must he SoclWk 4990 Electives (Optional) SoclWk 2920 SoclWk 4150 SoclWk 4250 SoclWk 4600 SoclWk 4800 SoclWk 4810 SoclWk 4830 SoclWk 4890 SoclWk 4920 Social Work Practice II Social Work Practice III Interventions for Populations at Risk Social Service Field Experience I Social Service Field Experience II (Must have completed both Research and Statistics) Social Work Senior Seminar Short Courses DSM IV-R Medical Social Work Social Work in Special Settings Projects and Research Experimental Courses Directed Readings Cooperative Work Experiences Social Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs 1-4 3 3 3 1-3 2-3 1-3 1-3 1-4 Suggested Course Sequence During the freshman and sophomore years it is assumed the student will complete 60-63 credit hours which include the prerequisites mentioned above. The following suggested course sequence for the junior and senior years is provided to assist students in planning schedules. Use this only as a guideline; always consult with an advisor. Courses marked with an * are sequence courses with prerequisites required. JtaSBJFjtL Junior Spring SoclWk 2200 SoclWk 3200 SoclWk 3500 SoclWk 3900* Senior Fall SoclWk 3100* SoclWk 3700 SoclWk 3910* Senior Spring Geront 3600** SoclWk 3920* SoclWk 4860* SoclWk 4500 SoclWk 3930* SoclWk 4861* SoclWk 4990* "Geront 3600 required prerequisite - Quantitative Literacy Social Work DEPARTMENTAL HONORS » Program Prerequisites: Enroll in General Honors Program and complete 10 hours of General Honors Courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog). » 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 department chair 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 Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog). SOCIAL WORK COURSES - 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. 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.) 2200. 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. Prerequisite: SoclWk SSIOIO. 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. 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. 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. 3500. Social Welfare Policy and Contemporary Issues (3) A study of social policies and legislation that sanction social service programs and an exploration of contemporary social issues that shape future social policy and legislation. Prerequisites: SoclWk SSIOIO. (Must be completed before entering SoclWk 4860.) 3700. 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.) 3900. Social Work Methods, Values, and Ethics (3) An ecological system and generalist approach to social work practice methods. Content is germaine 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 and formal admittance to the social work program. 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. 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. Prerequisites: SoclWk 3910. (Must be taken concurrently with SoclWk 4860.) 3930. Social Work Practice III (3) A generalist course designed to illustrate the principles, concepts and techniques of planned change in macro settings including institutions, organizations, and communities. Prerequisites: SoclWk 3920. (Must be taken concurrently with SoclWk 4861.) 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. 315 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. 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. 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.) 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. 4810. Experimental Courses (2-3) This elective course is designed to accommodate new courses under an experimental format. 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. 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.) 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 3700, SoclWk 4860, Geront 3600. (Must be taken concurrently with SoclWk 3930.) 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. 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. 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.) 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