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for California State University, Fresno.
Department of Social Work Education
COURSES
- Social Work (SWRK)
- Social Work (SWRK) --- Graduate Courses
- Social Work (SWRK) --- In-Service Courses
Social Work (SWRK)
SWRK 20. Introduction to Social Work (3)
Social, economic, political, historical, and philosophic components in development
of social welfare and social work in western society.
SWRK 122T. Topics in Social Work (1-3; max total 15)
Topics in fields of social work practice, basic social work theories, and
social work methods.
SWRK 123. Seminar in Social Welfare Policies and Programs
(3)
Basic policies and major programs in contemporary social welfare; consumption,
income supports, job provision, housing, health, civil rights, consumer
advocacy, population control, environmental standards; principles of social
security, administration of social services, roles of government and citizen
participation.
SWRK 124. Social Welfare Policy Advocacy (1)
A two-day course offered in March of the spring semester in the state capital
of Sacramento, California. Provides beginning skill-building in advocacy
and political action on current social welfare policy issues. (Formerly
SWRK 122T)
SWRK 125. Social Services
for the Aging (3)
(Same as GERON 125.) Students will be acquainted with the common bio-psycho
social needs of the aging in the United States and the social services available
to meet those needs. Within the context of social work values and problem-solving
methods, attention will be given to issues of ethnicity, gender, and gaps
in services.
SWRK 128. Child Welfare (3)
History, development, and provision of child welfare services in the United
States.
SWRK 129. Treatment of Chemical Dependency (3)
Intervention and treatment of the chemically dependent and of family members;
community resources; laboratory skills development.
SWRK 130. Seminar in Social Work Processes (3)
Introduction to social work intervention.
SWRK 135. Human Behavior and the Social Environment
(3)
A general systems approach focused on the interaction of biological, psychological,
and cultural phenomena with individuals, small groups, complex organizations,
and communities.
SWRK 136. Cultural Diversity and Oppression (3)
Prerequisites: G.E. Foundation and Breadth Area D. Cultural, economic,
ethnic, social, and psychological considerations for helping members of
groups who suffer oppressed status in heterogeneous society. Required for
Cross-Cultural Competency Certificate. G.E. Multicultural/International
MI (except Social Work majors)
SWRK 137. Principles in Cross-Cultural Competence
(3)
Prerequisite: SWRK 136. Theoretical framework for skill-based cultural
competency in educational, business, and public/private human services settings.
Problem formulation and interaction skills with diverse populations. Required
for Cross-Cultural Competency Certificate.
SWRK 139. Seminar in Macro Practice (3)
Restricted to first semester internship students who must concurrently
enroll in SWRK 181. Cannot be taken concurrently with SWRK 140. Must be
taken concurrently with SWRK 181. Analysis of and interventive strategies
in large groups, organizations, and the community. (Formerly SWRK 141)
SWRK 140. Seminar in Micro Practice (3)
Prerequisite: SWRK 139 and 181. Restricted to second semester internship
students who must concurrently enroll in SWRK 182. Seminar emphasizing integration
of human behavior and social environment theories with principles of beginning
social work counseling techniques with individuals, families, and small
groups.
SWRK 152. Introduction to Mediation
and Conflict Resolution for Human Service Professionals (3)
Provides students with a knowledge base in mediation as a method of conflict
resolution. Develops beginning level skills in mediating conflicts as part
of social work practice. (Formerly SWRK 122T)
SWRK 175. Seminar in Human Services Research (3)
Introduction to social work research and evaluation of social work practice.
Focuses on the scientific method, research design, sampling strategies,
cultural, gender, and ethical considerations as these relate to social work
and social work practice.
SWRK 176. Seminar in Data Analysis and Presentation
(3)
Prerequisite: SWRK 175. Introduction to statistical methods with a focus
on analysis and interpretation of data. Application of data analysis and
statistical methods for the evaluation of social work practice.
SWRK 181. Field Instruction A (6)
(First semeseter field internship.) Prerequisites: senior standing,
minimum 2.0 GPA, completion of UDWS requirement, G.E. Foundation and Breadth,
and SWRK 20, 123, 130, 135, and 136. Concurrent enrollment in SWRK 139 (formerly
141). Guided social work practice experience with individuals, groups, families,
and organizations. Liability insurance required during internships. CR/NC
grading only.
SWRK 182. Field Instruction B (6)
(Second semester field internship). Prerequisites: senior standing,
minimum 2.0 GPA, SWRK 181, and concurrent enrollment in SWRK 140. Guided
social work practice experience with individuals, groups, families, and
organizations. Liability insurance required. CR/NC grading only. (Formerly
SWRK 181, second semester).
SWRK 185. Senior Capstone Seminar (3)
Concurrent enrollment in SWRK 181 or 182. Prerequisite: senior standing
or permission of instructor. Culminating senior seminar integrating theory
and practice of social work; current trends in the profession. Satisfies
the senior major requirement for the B.A. (Formerly SWRK 181, second semester
internship).
SWRK 190. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for RP grading.
GRADUATE COURSES
Social Work (SWRK)
Note: Admission to the M.S.W. program is prerequisite to
all graduate courses. Exceptions may be authorized by the department chair.
SWRK 200. Social Welfare Policy I (3)
Philosophical and historical foundations of the profession of social work
and the domain of social welfare. Includes review of major federally sponsored
social policies and programs in the United States and the relationship between
social problems, and programmatic professional responses.
SWRK 203. Social Welfare Policy II (3)
Prerequisite: SWRK 200. Analysis of social welfare policies and program
operations, including the linkage of social, economic, cultural, political,
legislative, administrative and legal dimensions. Comparison of various
policy analysis frameworks; the legislative process and involvement of social
workers therein.
SWRK 214. Human Behavior and Social Environment: Individuals
and Families (3)
A bio-psycho-social system's perspective of the transactional context for
the adaptive-maladaptive continuum of human behavior throughout the life
span.
SWRK 215. Human Behavior and Social Environment:
Small Group, Organizational, and Community Behavior (3)
Theories of small groups, organizational, and community behavior from a
social system's perspective.
SWRK 216. Human Behavior and Social Environment:
Cultural Diversity and Oppression (3)
Theoretical knowledge base and implications for advanced social work practice
with culturally diverse and oppressed populations.
SWRK 220. Seminar in Foundations for Social Work Practice
(3)
Concurrent enrollment in SWRK 250 required. Seminar about the development
of social work practice, introducing the generalist approach to intervention
with individuals, families, small groups, organizations and communities.
SWRK 224. Seminar in Advanced Clinical Social Work
Practice with Individuals (3)
Prerequisites: SWRK 200, 220 and concurrent enrollment in SWRK 250. Analysis
and application of the theories, principles and techniques of clinical social
work practice with individuals.
SWRK 226. Seminar in Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice
with Groups (3)
Prerequisites: SWRK 200, 220, and 224 and concurrent enrollment in SWRK
251. Analysis and application of the theories, principles and techniques
of clinical social work practice with small groups.
SWRK 227. Seminar in Advanced Clinical Social Work
Practice with Couples and Families (3)
Prerequisites: SWRK 200, 220 and 224 and concurrent enrollment in SWRK 251.
Analysis and application of theories, principles and techniques of clinical
social work practice with couples and families.
SWRK 244. Seminar in Social Work Practice with Small
Groups (3)
Prerequisites: SWRK 200, 220, and concurrent enrollment in SWRK 251. The
theory and practice of social work with small groups, including task, natural
support, and self-help groups.
SWRK 246. Seminar in Social Work Practice with Formal
Organizations (3)
Prerequisite: SWRK 200, 220, and concurrent enrollment in SWRK 250. Theory
and practice of the administration of formal social service organizations.
SWRK 247. Seminar in Social Work Practice with Communities
(3)
Prerequisite: SWRK 200, 220, 224, 246, and concurrent enrollment in SWRK
250 or 251. Theory and practice of social work intervention with communities.
SWRK 250. Field Instructed Practice (2-3; max total
5)
Prerequisite: permission of field coordinator. Advanced, field-instructed
practice experiences in work with individuals, groups, families, formal
organizations, and communities; applying the theories and concepts of social
work practice. Students are required to carry liability insurance during
internships. Approved for RP grading. CR/NC grading only.
SWRK 251. Field Instructed Practice (2-3; max total
5)
Prerequisite: SWRK 250. Continued advanced, field-instructed practice experiences
in work with individuals, groups and families, formal organizations, and
communities; applying the theories and concepts of social work practice.
Students are required to carry liability insurance during internships. Approved
for RP grading. CR/NC grading only.
SWRK 271T. Seminar in Social Work Specializations (1-3;
max total 9)
In-depth study of specific treatment modalities or methods, e.g., community
or ganization, community development, crisis intervention, personality adjustment.
SWRK 272T. Seminar in Areas of Social Work (1-3; max
total 9)
Theories and developments in the areas of mental health, public health,
administration of justice, child welfare, family welfare, income maintenance,
schools, international social work, social gerontology, social rehabilitation.
SWRK 273. Sex Therapy (3)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Emphasizes the recent developments
in the understanding and identification of sexual disorders and, therefore,
the appropriate means for therapeutic intervention. The focus is on commonly
experienced sexual problems or disorders, treatment procedures, and evaluation
of sexual therapy.
SWRK 274. Advanced Social Work Practice in Schools
(3)
Addresses the specific knowledge and skills required for advanced social
work practice in school settings. Required for the Pupil Personnel Services
credential in school social work and child welfare and attendance services.
(Formerly SWRK 271T)
SWRK 275. Advanced Social Work Practice in Schools
II (3)
Prerequisite: SWRK 274. Addresses specific target populations, strategies
for intervention, and evaluation of advanced social work practice in school
settings. Required for the Pupil Personnel Services credential in school
social work and child welfare and attendance services. (Formerly SWRK 271T)
SWRK 276. Psychosocial Assessment and Treatment Planning
for Clinical Social Work (3)
Develops competence in clinical assessment. Helps students identify a collaborative
treatment plan and understand the part various mental, behavioral, and emotional
problems play in assessment and treatment planning in clinical social work
practice. (Formerly SWRK 271T)
SWRK 277. Advanced Seminar on Trauma and Abuse (3)
Prerequisite: SWRK 220. Analysis of the effects of trauma and abuse
on victims. Historical context of trauma and post-traumatic stress reactions.
Effects of trauma and abuse on child and adult development and on individuals
and families across cultures and nations. (Formerly SWRK 271T)
SWRK 278. Advanced Child Welfare Practice (3)
Prerequisite: SWRK 128, if less than two years of experience in child welfare
setting. Designed to assist students in development of practice skills (assessment,
treatment, and intervention planning) in work with children and families
involved within the child welfare system. Required for Title IV-E Child
Welfare Program students. (Formerly SWRK 271T)
SWRK 290. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for RP grading.
SWRK 291. Advanced Social Work Research (3)
Prerequisite: prior statistics course. Strategies for advanced social work
research methodology and analysis.
SWRK 292. Seminar in Thesis/Project (3)
Prerequisite: SWRK 291 and advancement to candidacy. Develops and implements
thesis or project research that adds to social work practice and knowledge.
(Formerly SWRK 272T)
SWRK 298. Project (2)
Prerequisite: SWRK 291 and 292. See Criteria
for Thesis and Project. A project must evidence originality and independent
thinking, appropriate form and organization, and a rationale. It must be
described and summarized in a written abstract that includes the project's
significance, objectives, methodology, and a conclusion or recommen-dation.
Approved for RP grading.
SWRK 299. Thesis (3)
Prerequisite: SWRK 291 and 292. See Criteria
for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion, and submission of an
acceptable thesis for the master's degree. Approved for RP
grading.
IN-SERVICE COURSE
(See Catalog Numbering System.)
Social Work (SWRK)
SWRK 301. Seminar in Social Work Topics (1-3; max total 15)
Social Work Education Degrees