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Organization and presentation of social studies in secondary schools. Preparation of units for teaching purposes, examination of materials useful to the social studies teacher. Application of national and state standards to teaching social studies. Prereq: Concurrently with KSP 420

Prerequisites:

Concurrently with KSP 440

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

Social Studies Teaching (BS) Anthropology | Social Studies Teaching (BS) Economics | Social Studies Teaching (BS) Geography | Social Studies Teaching (BS) History | Social Studies Teaching (BS) Political Science | Social Studies Teaching (BS) Psychology | Social Studies Teaching (BS) Sociology

Designed to provide students the opportunity to explore a variety of topics related to social studies.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Designed to provide students the opportunity to integrate academic learning with professional practice.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

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Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

Social Studies (BS) Anthropology | Social Studies (BS) Economics | Social Studies (BS) Ethnic Studies | Social Studies (BS) Gender & Women's Studies | Social Studies (BS) Geography | Social Studies (BS) History | Social Studies (BS) Political Science | Social Studies (BS) Psychology | Social Studies (BS) Sociology

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An introduction to social work as a profession including the history of the profession, professional behaviors, values and Codes of Ethics, fields of practice, roles and tasks, and core theories and social work skills required for generalist social work practice. Students will develop skills in critical thinking, professional communication and behaviors, demonstrate self-awareness as they prepare to work in a diverse society, and apply values, ethics, and theories through group-based projects. Students are provided with information about the BSSW curriculum.

Areas of Interest:

Government and Public Administration

Programs:

Ethnic Studies (BS) Racial/Ethnic Communities in the United States | Social Work (BSSW)

he objective of this course is to explore social welfare as a social institution. Consideration will be given to formal and informal efforts to meet common social needs of diverse populations. This course emphasizes social challenges and impact of oppression facing American society and the program and policy prescriptions designed to minimize or eliminate these problems.

Graduation Requirements:

Goal Area 5 - History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences | Goal Area 9 - Ethical and Civic Responsibility | Diverse Cultures - Purple

Areas of Interest:

Government and Public Administration

Programs:

Corrections (BS) | Criminal Justice (BS) | Policing Studies (BS) | Social Work (BSSW)

The objective of this course is to explore social welfare as a social institution. Consideration will be given to formal and informal efforts to meet common social needs of diverse populations. This course emphasizes social challenges and impact of oppression facing American society and the program and policy prescriptions designed to minimize or eliminate these problems.

Graduation Requirements:

Goal Area 5 - History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences | Goal Area 9 - Ethical and Civic Responsibility | Diverse Cultures - Purple | Writing Intensive

Areas of Interest:

Government and Public Administration

Programs:

Corrections (BS) | Criminal Justice (BS) | Policing Studies (BS)

This course exposes students to some of the major realities of life among the poor and socially deprived in all parts of the world, primarily developing countries. Students will confront conditions that impede development and keep people locked into poverty and despair, and will discuss how a person who sees her/himself as a global citizen can act in tangible ways to make that citizenship more meaningful.

Graduation Requirements:

Goal Area 5 - History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences | Goal Area 8 - Global Perspective | Diverse Cultures - Purple

Areas of Interest:

Government and Public Administration

Programs:

Scandinavian Studies (BA) | Scandinavian Studies Minor | Social Welfare Minor

Under faculty mentorship, students can pursue subjects of individual interest related to social work and social welfare.

Areas of Interest:

Government and Public Administration

Applies theoretical frameworks for assessing and organizing knowledge of human behavior and the social environment in conjunction with social systems, to understand individual, family, group, organizational, and community systems. Attention is paid to human diversity, discrimination, and oppression.

Prerequisites:

SOWK 212 AND SOWK 215 OR SOWK 215W

Areas of Interest:

Government and Public Administration

Programs:

Social Welfare Minor | Social Work (BSSW)

Applies theoretical frameworks for assessing and organizing knowledge of human behavior and the social environment in conjunction with social systems, to understand individual, family, group, organizational, and community systems. Attention is paid to human diversity, discrimination, and oppression.

Prerequisites:

SOWK 212 AND SOWK 215 OR SOWK 215W

Graduation Requirements:

Writing Intensive

Areas of Interest:

Government and Public Administration

Programs:

Social Welfare Minor

Beginning level supervised field experience with a social service agency. Students complete 120 hours of observation and agency service and attend a seminar which integrates the field experience and social work values, knowledge and practice skills. Application required during the semester before registration.

Prerequisites:

SOWK 212. Select one course from SOWK 215 or SOWK 215W

Areas of Interest:

Government and Public Administration

This course provides opportunities for students to learn SOWK professional skills and behaviors, including professional communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, self-reflections, and professional presentation. The course provides opportunities to examine personal values and biases when considering the practice of social work in a diverse world. In addition, the course provides opportunities to learn about local social service agencies and offers students the skills needed to develop their sense of who they are and what they bring to the social work profession.

Prerequisites:

SOWK 212, SOWK 215

Areas of Interest:

Government and Public Administration

Programs:

Social Work (BSSW)

Exploration of the interrelatedness of social services, social policy formulation and analysis, and generalist social work practice. Presentation of contemporary social issues and social welfare policies, the introduction of a framework for policy analysis, and an overview of policy, practice, advocacy and action skills. Critical analysis of issues and policy from a social work perspective, drawing from the values and ethics of the profession, with examination of how issues differentially impact groups within our diverse society.

Prerequisites:

SOWK 212, SOWK 310. Select one course from SOWK 215 or SOWK 215W.

Areas of Interest:

Government and Public Administration

Programs:

Social Work (BSSW)

This course provides an overview of social services that support the well-being of children and families in a diverse society. Students, regardless of disciplinary affiliation, identify personal and professional values, develop a working knowledge of the theories that inform practice with children and families, and understand the roles and legal responsibilities of child welfare workers and professionals from multiple disciplines in the delivery of child welfare services.

Areas of Interest:

Government and Public Administration

Programs:

Social Welfare Minor | Social Work (BSSW)

Co-morbid substance abuse and mental health disorders will be encountered by social workers in all areas of practice. Current research on dual diagnosis indicates integrated treatment of substance misuse and mental illness is the most effective approach to treatment. This course will provide an understanding of the intersection of multiple diagnoses, and enable social worker professionals to effectively treat multiple diagnoses in their area of practice. This course examines the interaction of addictive and other mental health disorders. Particular focus is placed on case-conceptualization, assessment, and intervention with multiply diagnosed clients in specific populations.

Areas of Interest:

Government and Public Administration

Programs:

Social Work (BSSW)

Service delivery issues and social work practice with older persons, their families and communities.

Areas of Interest:

Government and Public Administration

Programs:

Aging Studies for Nursing Students Minor | Social Welfare Minor | Social Work (BSSW)

This course is designed to provide upper level (junior and senior) undergraduate social work students with a comprehensive introduction to the epidemiology (scientific study of disease), etiology (cause of disease), history, policy, and treatment modalities of substance abuse from a person-in-environment and systems theory social work perspective.

Areas of Interest:

Government and Public Administration

Programs:

Social Welfare Minor | Social Work (BSSW)

Service delivery issues and skills for working in hospitals, nursing homes, and community programs.

Areas of Interest:

Government and Public Administration

Programs:

Social Welfare Minor | Social Work (BSSW)