This course is designed to provide students with the practical tools of doing social science research, and the theoretical background for critiquing and designing research on social issues.

Students develop an understanding of the basics of psychological trauma and its impact in the lives of individuals, families, and communities. Students will learn to identify various types of trauma, including various forms of abuse, methods to support healing, and how to advocate for trauma recovery in communities and organizations.

Analysis of aging within social contexts: the aging process, death, and dying, and the impact of psychological, economic, physiological, and social factors.

A study of the theories and methods of professional social work practice with large groups, organizations, neighborhoods, communities, and governments.

Analysis of the effects of family breakdown with special emphasis on children of divorce, single parent families, HIV and drug-exposed children, children of minorities, and children of poverty.

An introduction to the sociological analysis of race and ethnicity. The course will assess the historical and social factors relating to various ethnic, racial,and status groups.

This course seeks to expose students to theories, knowledge, and content of human development across the life-span. Particular attention will be paid to the bio-psycho social-spiritual development. Human development will be considered from the systems perspective, with emphasis on factors that promote or deter health and well-being among individuals, families, and groups.

A study of the theories and methods of professional social work practice. The focus is on generalist practice with individuals, families, and small groups.

A study of private and public programs and services that make up the American welfare system. A study of policy analysis and development with focus on the needs of special populations.

In this practicum, students will apply course-based knowledge and skills by working in a social service setting.

In this practicum, students will apply course-based knowledge and skills by working in a social service setting.

Provides opportunity for students to develop their basic social work skills through integrating social work knowledge and theory into field practice. Several aspects of field will be discussed. This course is taken concurrently with the student's field placement.

Provides opportunity for students to develop their basic social work skills through integrating social work knowledge and theory into field practice. Several aspects of field will be discussed. This course is taken concurrently with the student's field placement.

Develops interpersonal practice skills on an advanced level. The course gives special consideration to developing proficiency in cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Develops practice skills on an advanced level. The course gives special consideration to Social Work leadership as it relates to human and financial resource management.

Advanced assessment theories and research into the causes of mental disorders. Emphasis on developing differential diagnostic skills and holistic assessment from strengths and trauma-informed perspectives.

Prepares students to examine their own practice's quality. Attention given to selecting appropriate measurement tools. The latest evaluation techniques are presented, offering students resources for 21st-century practice.

Required for students who wish to practice social work in a school setting. Various aspects of practice included: the students, the community, the school staff, and innovative social-work-practice techniques.

This survey course will explore evidence-based practice models that are commonly used in clinical settings. Students will have opportunities to observe and practice these models in a classroom setting in preparation for application in field settings.

Introduces and develops the skills needed for social work in health care settings: hospitals, hospices, homecare and nursing homes. Skills include case management, discharge planning, medical terminology, documentation, advocacy, understanding cultural diversity, individual and family interviewing, and understanding psychosocial issues related to each setting.

Students explore theory and apply it to community organizing, coalition building, and advanced-policy analysis; assess existing policies within various systems and study the impact of these policies; and plan and implement a social-action project.

Examination of common adult mental disorders taking a life span approach with focus on primary clinical goals of assessment, diagnosis and treatment. In addition, this course will survey the ways that mental health professionals view the use of psychotropic medications and provide information on the effects and interaction of psychotropic and mood-altering chemicals in the treatment of mental and emotional disorders. Specific treatment techniques for each diagnosis are explored, including trauma-informed perspectives. Emphasis placed on cultural and psychosocial context of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.

An analysis of the origins of justice, antiracism, diversity, and inclusion. Particular attention will be paid to assessing and addressing patterns of injustice and inequity at the individual, organizational, and community levels.

Community change, consensus organizing model, environmental social work, problem solving, and strategies for serving socioeconomically under-served communities for future community organizers and human services administrators.

In this practicum, students will apply advanced course-based knowledge and skills by working in a social service setting.

In this practicum, students will apply advanced course-based knowledge and skills by working in a social service setting.

This seminar builds on the student's generalist foundational knowledge. It is designed to help the student further integrate social work knowledge and theory to field practice. Several aspects of field will be discussed. The course is taken concurrently with the student's field placement.

This seminar builds on the student's generalist foundational knowledge. It is designed to help the student further integrate social work knowledge and theory to field practice. Several aspects of field will be discussed. The course is taken concurrently with the student's field placement.