| OCR Text |
Show Social Sciences — Social Work 480. Introduction to Marriage Counseling (3) Principles, philosophy, and techniques of premarital, marriage and family counseling. Consent of instructor required. A 482. Field Practicum (2-10) Provides an opportunity in t'he world of work whereby the student might develop, test, and use knowledge derived from classroom experiences. (Maximum of 10 hours applied toward graduation.) AWS 485. Penology 13) This course studies the penal system (including juvenile institutions! as to its history, philosophy, program and evaluation. S 490. Special Topics on Crime (3) An indepth study of criminal and delinquent behavior as it is related to current, theoretical issues in Sociology. Prerequisites: Sociology 101. 326 or 327. W 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Short Courses. Workshops. Institutes and Special Programs. The specific title will appear on the students transcript. A W S Su 498. Readings and/or Projects (2-5) Individual readings and/or projects for senior Sociology majors with approval of instructor. (Maximum of 5 hours applied toward graduation.) AWSSu 499. Seminar in Contemporary Theory (2) Seminar approach to the study of theory from the early 1900's to the present. Prerequisites: Sociology 201, 301, 302, 303 and 466. W S SOCIAL WORK Raymond H. Clark, Coordinator Description: Social Work is concerned with treating the effects of poverty, broken homes, deviant behavior, ethnic conflicts, and physical, mental, and emotional handicaps as these conflicts impact on the individual, group, and community. The Social Work Program is designed to (1) prepare students for a beginning level of competence for practice in the field of social work; (2) prepare students for graduate social work education; (3) prepare students for licensure as a social worker in the state of Utah; (4) provide a liberal, interdisciplinary experience to help students in their understanding of and adjustment to living in a democratic society, and (5) provide continuing educational opportunities for the baccalaureate and paraprofessional social work practitioners. Education: In 1973, the Utah State Legislature enacted a Social Work licensing law. This law requires that all persons who engage in the practice of Social Work be a graduate of an accredited Social Work Program and be licensed by the State of Utah. The Social Work Program at Weber State College is accredited at the Baccalaureate level by the National Council on Social Work Education and recognized by the State of Utah as a qualified educational program designed to prepare students for practice in the field of Social Work. An emphasis in Social Work as a supplement to an allied bachelor's degree provides excellent training for employment at the beginning level of professional social work practice. Career Outlook: The need for professional social workers has greatly increased due to our rapidly changing and complex society. Employment opportunities are expanding for social workers in the fields of mental health, corrections, aging, child welfare, medical, education, federal agencies, and public welfare programs. It is anticipated that employment opportunities in these fields for the licensed Bachelor degree social worker will continue at a high level through the 1980's. Program: Social Work Emphasis I. General Requirements A. Students pursuing the Social Work Program select and complete the requirements for a major from one of the following disciplines: Economics, Child and Family Studies, General Studies, Political Science, Police Science, Psychology, or Sociology. Other majors will be considered but the student must obtain approval from the Social Work Coordinator. B. The Social Work Program replaces a minor normally required for the above majors. C. AC grade or better in all program courses. Social Sciences — Social Work II. Specific Requirements: A. Social Work Courses required: Social Work 130 (5), 213 (3), 230 (3), 274* (3), 338 (3), 370 (5), 371 (3), 372 (3), 454 (3), 455 (3), 456 (3), plus 3 hours of electives from Social Work course offerings. III. Admissions: Students are formally admitted to the program after successfully completing SW 130, 213, 230. The student in consultation with a social work adviser will plan the remainder of his/her program. ♦The Council on Social Work Education requires that all students in an accredited undergraduate social work program complete at least one class in ethnic studies and one class in social research (Social Work 274). Students who have completed a research component in their major may petition to have the Social Work Research class waived. Program: Social Work Honors Concentration I. General Requirements: A. Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 10 hours of General Honors courses. B. Maintain an overall G. P. A. of 3.3. C. Fulfill the specific requirements for the Social Work Program. II. Specific Requirements: A. In fulfilling this concentration, take on an Honors basis Social Work 213 (3), 230 (3), and 461 and select one course from Social Work 370 (5), 371 (3), or 372 (3) for a total of 12 hours. B. In addition, complete the Social Work Honors Concentration Senior Project of two hours in Social Work 498. C. Permission from the department chairman should be sought before registering in a course for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with .the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See Composite and Interdepartmental Programs.) SOCIAL WORK COURSES SS130. Social Welfare as a Social Institution (5) The relationships of social systems which comprise the social welfare networks and the role of social work within that network. A W S Su 213. Human Development and Social Environment (3) Relationship between man's developmental stages, the human environment, problems associated with such development, and suggestions for intervention. A S 274. Social Work Research (3) Social work research and its relationship to social work theory and practice. W S 230. Introduction to Social Work Methods (3) A generic approach to practice methods with a focus on philosophical, historical, and value dimensions. A S 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. A W S Su 33K. Social Welfare Policy and Contemporary Social Issues (3) Students will become familial1 with social policies and legislation that sanction social service programs and explore contemporary social issues that shape future social policy and legislation. A S 370. Social Casework (S) History, principles and techniques of social casework. Prerequisite; SW130. 213. 230. A S Su 371. Social Group Work (3) Principles, concepts and techniques of social group work. A S 372. Community Organization (3) History, development and planning of community welfare organization as an aspect of social work. W S 454. Social Service Field Experience (Beginning) (3) A minimum of 100 hours of supervised field experience in a Social Service Agency. Prerequisites: Social Work 130, 213. 230, 370, consent of instructor, and submission of field work application. A W S Su 232 233 |
