College of Social and Behavioral Sciences 677 SW 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-4) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] 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. May be repeated up to 3 times for a maximum of 4 credits. SW 3000 - Death and Dying Credits: (3) Typically taught: Summer [Full Sem] An in-depth study of death, death-related issues and social institutions and practices dealing with death in American society, with special emphasis on the social processes surrounding death and constructive responses to death and dying. Cross-listed with GERT 3000 . SW 3100 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment II Credits: (2) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [lst Blk] 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. Prerequisite: SW 1010 , SW 2100 and formal admittance to the Social Work Program. SW 3120 - Aging: Adaptation and Behavior Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] An examination of the physical and psychological processes of aging. The emphasis is upon behavioral and social adaptation to these processes. Cross-listed with GERT 3120 . SW 3200 - Child and Family Welfare Credits: (2) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] A historical and contemporary examination of child and family welfare issues, and social work intervention strategies. Prerequisite: SW 1010. SW 3320 - Ethnicity and Older Women in the American Society Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] The importance of special populations (ethnic, racial and women) as they relate to the aging process. Prerequisite: Cross-listed with GERT 3320 . SW 3500 - Social Welfare & Gerontological Policy Development and Service Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] 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 1010 or GERT 1010 . (SW/GERT 3500 must be completed before entering Field Practice.) SW 3600 - Social Statistics Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, 2nd Blk, Online] Spring [Full Sem, 2nd Blk, Online] Summer [Online] Introduction to analysis and presentation of data. Prerequisite: Meet WSU Quantitative Literacy requirement. Cross-listed with GERT 3600 . 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 Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog