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SWO 351: Human Behavior and the Social Environment II

3.00 Credits

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

This course examines the life cycle from middle adulthood through older adulthood and death and dying with an emphasis on mezzo and macro theories of human behavior from a strengths and ecological systems perspective.

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SWO 375: Field Experience I

6.00 Credits

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Junior-year field experience for the social work major in an approved setting and under the supervision of an approved field instructor. Social Work majors only.

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SWO 395: Junior Seminar

3.00 Credits

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

The integration of knowledge, values, and skills within the theoretical framework of generalist social work practice. This course is the beginning foundation for students to examine ways social work theory and values are integrated into the reality of practice. Corequisite: SWO 375

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SWO 410: Independent Studies in Social Work

1.00 - 3.00 Credits

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Special research projects or practices in social work.

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SWO 421: Mental Health & Social Work

3.00 Credits

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

This course introduces students to the signs and symptoms of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Specific practice skills for social work practice, the range of mental health services, and relevant social policies are covered.

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SWO 423: Child Welfare Practice And Policy

3.00 Credits

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Emphasis is placed on assessment of and understanding child abuse and neglect, the long term effects of child maltreatment, how to engage families in which child maltreatment is an identified issue, the child protective service system and relevant policies.

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SWO 431: Methods Of Social Inquiry

3.00 Credits

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

The course introduces students to qualitative and quantitative research, ethical and cultural issues in research, and fosters critical thinking in evaluating existing research. Students learn how to conduct a research project and the skills of social work practice evaluation. Prerequisite: SWO 200, SWO 220, SWO 225, SWO 300

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SWO 432: Advanced Policy Practice

3.00 Credits

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

The relationship between social policy and social work practice is strengthened as students are taught the concept of policy practice or how to develop, influence, and implement social policy in their social work practice everyday. Prerequisite: SWO 332

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SWO 450: Field Experience II

6.00 Credits

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Senior field experience for the social work major in an approved setting and under the supervision of an approved field instructor. Senior social work majors only.

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SWO 451: Field Experience III

6.00 Credits

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Senior field experience for the social work major in an approved setting and under the supervision of an approved field instructor. Senior social work majors only.

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