College of Social & Behavioral Sciences 701 SW 3700 - Social Work Research Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] 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 1010 . (Must be completed before entering SW 4861.) Recommended prerequisite: completion of social statistics class. SW 3800 - Writing in Social Work Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] This course is designed to help students develop and sharpen professional writing skills and become more effective in various forms of written communication in social work and the broader social welfare delivery system. The course will offer an in-depth overview of APA writing style guidelines and apply these, as appropriate, in the preparation of written documents common in professional practice in social and behavioral sciences. Prerequisite: University Composition (ENGL 2010 or equivalent). (It is recommended that this course be taken concurrently with SW 3700 and/or SW >o.) SW 3900 - Social Work Methods, Values, and Ethics Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [lst Blk] 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. Prerequisite: SW 1010 , SW 2100 , SW 2200 and formal admittance to the social work program. (May be taken prior to or concurrently with SW 3910 .) SW 3910 - Social Work Practice I Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [2nd Blk] An intensive knowledge-based generalist course concentrating on micro social 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 Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [lst Blk] 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: SW 3910 . (Must be taken concurrently with SW 3930 and SW 4860 .) SW 3930 - Social Work Practice III Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [2nd Blk] 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 4140 - Perspectives on Drug Use and Substance Abuse Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] This course examines drug use and substance abuse across the lifespan and addresses issues such as prevention, treatment, and public policy as they affect and relate to individuals, groups, families, organizations, and communities. Course material draws on current research, theory, and practice experience. SW 4150 - DSM-5 Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] This elective course is designed to familiarize the student with the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM- 5 classification). The DSM-5 provides the practitioner with a systematic diagnostic tool for practice and research. SW 4220 - Societal Responses to Aging Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] This course is designed to cover aspects of retirement relating to job change or discontinuance. The processes, events, social roles, and phases of life will presented. Cross-listed with GERT 4220 . Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog