375 General associated with environmental interactions. Systems and theory are examined in the biological, psychological, and sociological arenas. Prerequisite: SW SSI010. (It is suggested that LSI020 be taken before or concurrently with SW 2100.) SW 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. SW 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. SW 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. Alternative paradigms on human behavior and the social environment are also explored. Prerequisites: SW 1010, 2100 and formal admittance to the Social Work Program. SW 3200. Child and Family Welfare (2) A historical and contemporary examination of child and family welfare issues, and social work intervention strategies. Prerequisite: SW SS1010. SW 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 pradices used in meeting human service needs. Methods for the political and organizational analysis of processes and policy will be covered. Prerequisite: SW SSI010 or GERT SSI010. (SW/GERT 3500 must be completed bdore entering Field Practice.) SW SI3700. 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: SW SS1010. (Must be completed bdore entering SW 4861.) Recommended prerequisite: completion of sodal statistics class. SW 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: SW SS1010, 2100,2200 and formal admittance to the sodal work program. (May be taken prior to or concurrently with SW 3910.) SW 3910. Social Work Practice I (3) An intensive knowledge-based generalist course concentrating on micro sodal work intervention skills combining lecture and hands- on experiences. Prerequisite: Formal admittance to the social work program. (May be taken prior to or concurrently with SW 3900.) SW 3920. Social Work Practice II (3) A generalist course directed at understanding and demonstrating the prindples, concepts and techniques of planned change in mezzo settings including families and small groups. Prerequisite: SW 3910. (Must be taken concurrently with SW 3930 and 4860.) SW 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. (Must be taken concurrently with SW 3920.) SW 4150. DSM IV-TR (3) This elective course is designed to familiarize the social work student with the Diagnostic Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM IV-TR dassification). The DSM IV-TR provides the practitioner with a systematic diagnostic tool for practice and research. SW 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. SW 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: SW 3910. SW 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.) SW 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. Repeatable for a maximum of 3 credit hours. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair and instructor. SW 4810. Experimental Courses (2-3) This elective course is designed to accommodate new courses under an experimental format. SW 4830. Directed Readings (1-3) This elective course is an individual readings for seniors who are majoring in social work. Repeatable for a maximum of 4 credit hours. Permission must be obtained from the instmdor. Students are required to complete a minimum of 1000 pages of selected readings per class hour requested for credit. SW 4860. Social Service Field Experience I (4) This field practice course requires a minimum of 200 hours of supervised fidd service in an approved sodal service agency. The emphasis is to indude micro, mezzo, and macro practice opportunities. Prerequisite: SW 3200 and SW/GERT 3500. Formal admittance to Field Experience required. (Must be taken concurrently with SW 3920 and 3930.) SW 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: SW SI3700, SW 4860, GERT/PSY/SOC SI3600. (To be taken concurrently with SW 4990.) PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science 8 Technology AUSV/ATTC CEET CS MFET/ETM MET CMT DGET ENGR IDT SST TBE Arts 8 Humanities MENG COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business SEcon MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN MGMT MKTG SCM ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MSAT MED CHF ATHL/AT HLTH/NUTR PE/PEP/REC EDUC Heaifh Professions MHA MSN CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS/PHIL PSY SW/GERT SOC/ANTH MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2008 - 2009 Catalog