340 Course Requirements for BIS Emphasis Social Work Courses Required (19 credit hours) SWSS1010 Introduction to Generalist Social Work (3) SW2100 Human Behavior and the Social Environment I (3) SWDV2200 Issues in Diversity (3) SW3100 Human Behavior and the Social Environment II (2) SW 3200 Child and Family Welfare (2) SW 3500 Social Welfare & Gerontological Policy Development and Service (3) SW SI3700 Social Work Research (3) Social Work DEPARTMENTAL HONORS » Program Prerequisites: Enroll in General Honors Program and complete 10 hours of General Honors Courses (see the Honors Program on page 43). » 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: SW 2100 (3); 3100 (2); 3200 (2); 3900 (3); and select two courses from SW 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 dtector 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 Honois Program on page 43). SOCIAL WORK COURSES - SW SW SSI010. 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. SW 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: SW SS 1010. (It is suggested that LS1020 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: SWSS1010. 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 practices used in meeting human service needs. Methods for the political and organizational analysis of processes and policy will be covered. Prerequisite: SW SS1010 or GERT SS1010. (SW/GERT 3500 must be completed before 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 SSI010. (Must be completed before entering SW 4861.) Recommended prerequisite: completion of social 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 social work program. SW 3910. Social Work Practice I (3) An intensive knowledge-based generalist course concentrating on MICR social work intervention skills combining lecture and hands- on experiences. Prerequisite: SW 3900. SW 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: 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 concunently with SW 3920.) Weber State University 2005-2006 Catalog