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Description: This course provides an overview of the human service delivery system with an emphasis of the role of social worker in five primary areas: social welfare, mental health, criminal justice, education and health services. Social problems and the social policies that evolved to meet the needs of populations-at-risk are explored in the context of social and political forces.15/JN:Online 1/5-1/17
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Description: This course studies the effects of macro systems on human behavior from an ecological perspective. Course content includes material on communities, neighborhoods, and social networks; groups; and social movements. Students will draw on systems theory and empowerment theory to discuss assessment and effective practice interventions across the content areas.
Description: This course will explore the history and mission of child welfare services in the U.S. with an emphasis on the changing role of government. Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of social workers in child welfare agencies. Classes will discuss relevant ethical, legal and policy issues. Students will learn about the concepts of risk, vulnerability and resilience in children who are in child welfare agencies. Prerequisites: SW 202 or permission from the instructor.
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Description: This course provides students with skills to evaluate, draft and reform social policies. Course content will cover political advocacy, community organizing strategies, ethical dilemmas in designing social policies and the legislative process. We will also explore and debate the rights and responsibilities of government, citizens, and corporations in a just and humane society. Prerequisites: SW 202 or permission of instructor. Spring 2011 -Hybrid
Description: This course provides students with an overview of the different phases of clinical work with individuals, families, groups and larger systems: engagement, data collection, assessment and intervention and termination. Students will develop skills in interviewing, critical thinking, self-reflection. Ecological theory, the problem-solving method and a strengths perspective will be the theoretical underpinnings of the course. Prerequisite: SW 202, Co-requisite SW 303.
Description: This course is offered as a two-hour seminar and will provide an integration of theory and practice from a generalist social work perspective. Course content will focus on a variety of intervention strategies with children, adolescents and adults. Students will develop skills in the following areas: interviewing, organizational assessment and change, community assessment and practice evaluation. Child therapy, family assessment and group therapy also will be discussed. Prerequisites: SW 202, 303, 304, 330, 410C must be taken concurrently or prior to taking this course.
Description: This course will provide an integration of theory and practice from a generalist social work perspective in the context of a combined experiential learning and classroom-based course. Course content will focus on a variety of strategies for client assessment, intervention, and evaluation of treatment outcome with children, adolescents, adults, families, organizations and communities. Students will develop knowledge and skills in the following areas: Theories to guide interviewing, organizational assessment and change, assessment, and practice evaluation. Child therapy, family assessment, and group therapy will be discussed.
Description: Field Placement is a yearlong course that is taken concurrently with SW 337 and 401. Students are placed in a variety of social work settings. Under the supervision of a MSW, students will learn the social work role in their agencies and have opportunities to work with a range of client systems. Tasks may include assessment, advocacy, case management, family work, group work and community intervention. Students will be expected to complete a total 416 hours in the field for the year. Prerequisites: SW 202, 303, 304, 330, 331, 410C Students will take SW 337 and 401 concurrently with their field placements.
Description: Field Placement is a yearlong course that is taken concurrently with SW 337 and 401. Students are placed in a variety of social work settings. Under the supervision of a MSW, students will learn the social work role in their agencies and have opportunities to work with a range of client systems. Tasks may include assessment, advocacy, case management, family work, group work and community intervention. Students will be expected to complete a total 416 hours in the field for the year. Prerequisites: SW 202, 303, 304, 330, 331, 410C Students will take SW 337 and 401 concurrently with their field placements.
Description: This course is offered as a two-hour seminar and is taken concurrently with SW 335, the Field Work Placement. Classes focus on integrating social work practice in various field agencies with classroom learning. The course is designed to help students in their field placements and provide a structured environment to discuss students field experiences. Students will concentrate on developing skills required in agency work, including use of supervision, collaboration with other professionals, legal and ethical issues, case management, and documentation. Students will discuss cases that involve issues of gender, poverty, ethical dilemmas and diversity. Prerequisites: SW 202, 303, 304, 330, 331, 410C This course is taken concurrently with SW 335.
Description: This course will provide students with knowledge about contemporary social problems from an ecological perspective. Classes will explore the ethical implications of these social problems and the role of government in setting policy. Students will develop potential strategies for addressing these problems with individuals, groups, families, and communities. Prerequisites: None. An Introduction to Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, Nursing, or Women's Studies course would be helpful. Be prepared for a rigorous 300-level course.
Description: This course introduces the purposes, types, and basic methodology of social work research, using studies in social work. It includes such topics as literature review, problem formulation, research design, data collection, data analysis and utilization, ethical and political issues. It presents non-discriminatory, feminist, collaborative, and empowerment approaches as alternatives to traditional research perspectives. Emphasis is placed on preparing students to be reflective, critical, and informed consumers of research. Students knowledge of research will be applied to social work practice. They will learn about single-subject design, program evaluation, needs assessment, and research interviewing. Students will complete the course with a research proposal; they will carry out the research during the next semester as part of the course requirement for the Integrating Seminar. Prerequisites: SW 202, SW 303, SW 304, SW 330, SW 331, SW 410C
Description: This course is designed for senior social work students as their final class in Social Work; it is an opportunity for students to integrate and demonstrate their learning in social work as a result of required classes taken at Regis to satisfy the requirements for a BSW degree. Students will complete a research paper for the course that relates to their field placement. Prerequisites: SW 202, 303, 304, 327, SW 330, 331 410C, 335, SO 309. Students will take SW 336 concurrently with the Integrating Seminar.
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Description: The junior internship in social work is a semester long course which involves working at a social service or social action agency for a minimum of eight hours a week. Supervision by an MSW is preferred. It is an opportunity for students to get their feet wet, gain some experience, and to explore areas of interest to them in the social work field. Prerequisites: SW 202, 303, 304, 330 This course is taken concurrently with SW 331.
