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  • SOWK 502: Foundations of Social Work

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides a survey of the social work profession and an introduction to social welfare in the United States. Includes content on ideologies, historic perspectives, values, ethics, generalist social work practice, and various social welfare fields. Social work practice will concentrate on the problem solving. Process with an emphasis on systems theory and the stages of change theory. Emphasizes appreciation of human diversity and a commitment to social and economic justice.
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  • SOWK 506: Soc Ident & Inequity

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Aims to increase student understanding of a wide range of social identities and inequalities, primarily from a sociological and social psychological perspective. Students will explore the history and lived experience of diverse groups in the United States. This graduate-level course will emphasize the nature and dynamics of multiple axes of social dominance and subordination. Attention will be given to causes and consequences of dominant/subordinate relations, pathways for justice/change, and the implications of dominant/subordinate relations for social service delivery. Instructional methods may include but are not limited to lectures, discussions, presentations, and experiential learning activities.
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  • SOWK 511: Human Behavior Social Env I

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides the theoretical knowledge base for social work practice. The course emphasizes the bio-psycho-social development patterns of individuals, families, and groups as they interact in various environments. Theories of human behavior pertaining to individuals and families are critically reviewed. The course looks at the policy and research implications of human behavior in social environments. The course is designed for graduate level social work students. Instructional methods may include but are not limited to lectures, readings, papers, reflections, and role plays. Corequisite:    SOWK 502
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  • SOWK 512: Human Behavior Social Env II

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides systems theory and the ecological model with transcultural perspectives from infancy to the end of the adult life cycle. Emphasizes behavior in groups, communities and organizations with a focus on Latino/as, African-Americans, Asian-, Americans and other diverse and oppressed populations. The course is designed for graduate level social work students. Instructional methods may include but are not limited to lectures, readings, papers, reflections, and role plays.
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  • SOWK 513: SW with Alcohol/Drugs

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Highlights the presence of alcohol and other drug (AOD) use disorders as an influence on problems encountered across many practice areas, including but not limited to: children and youth, criminal justice, mental health, and diverse populations. Policy issues related to AOD will also be explored. Introduces evidence-based screening tools for detecting AOD risk factors to students, who then practice them in a variety of active learning exercises. Provides students with a set of basic practice guidelines for working effectively with individuals who reflect some level of AOD abuse or dependence.
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  • SOWK 514: Leadership Culture

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Presents an overview of leadership and management evidence- based models and theories applied to social work practice. The class prepares graduate students to identify and apply leadership behaviors in clinical practice, non-profit sectors, health and human service organizations, and non-traditional social work settings. Students in this course will aim to understand leadership and management practices to effectively respond to challenges and opportunities in organizations. Seminar discussions, case studies, experiential exercises, and field work will be used to foster self-awareness and application of leadership behaviors at different practice levels. Students will develop a comprehensive leadership perspective that fosters individual and organizational growth through thoughtful and purposeful action and change. Offered as an elective in the MSW program.
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  • SOWK 515: Mandated Clients

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Presents an overview of theory and practice relating to working with mandated clients (clients leveraged to participate in services they would not otherwise voluntarily be involved with). The class focuses on differing theoretical frameworks for understanding the client-professional relationship in mandated treatment situations. Furthermore, the class develops engagement skills targeted to mandated clients. Seminar discussion linked with practice labs are the primary methods of instruction. Offered as an elective in the MSW Program.
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  • SOWK 516: SOC Welfare Policy I

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Examines various aspects of social welfare policy and services. The focus of this course includes the history, politics, economics, culture, and ethics of social policy as it relates to the social work profession and the social service delivery system. This graduate level course will review current patterns and contextual factors that facilitate and inhibit changes in social policies. Students will study the role of social work as it relates to the analysis of social welfare policies and will begin to make connections with policy practice concepts in the field setting. Instructional methods may include but are not limited to presentations, experiential learning activities and discussion boards, online activities, synchronous and asynchronous lectures.
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  • SOWK 517: Beh Health Soc Wk

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Prepares graduate students for beginning mental health practice in social work including diagnosis, assessment, and intervention for individuals with mental disorders and their families. Topics include assessment tools, DSM diagnoses, mental status exams, pharmacological interventions, and therapeutic interventions with individuals, families, and groups.
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  • SOWK 518: Social Work Issues of Aging

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Introduces biological, social, and psychological aspects of aging as they pertain to generalist social work practice will be addressed. Major topics include successful aging, health, economic status, social participation, and social services. This course will prepare social workers to access knowledge for contemporary practice, define social work practice in aging, develop a competency-based approach to learning and identify evidence of the efficacy of social work in the aging field.
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