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• SW 304: Social Work with Families

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  An enhancement of the application of knowledge and skills of generalist social work practice designed to enhance the skills introduced in SW 302. Discussion and simulation of assessment, intervention, and practice with families is emphasized. (Mezzo practice course)
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• SW 305: Social Work with Groups

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  An enhancement of the application of knowledge and skill of generalist social work practice and is designed to build upon SW 302. Discussion and simulation of practice with educational, support, task, and therapeutic groups is emphasized
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• SW 309: Social Work Practice in Healthcare

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  This course is designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for effective health care social work practice with patients and families. Advocating for and ensuring patients and families have access to the necessary resources, as well as addressing emotional and psychosocial needs are emphasized. The technological, social, political, ethical, and financial factors affecting patient care are explored. Case studies and exercises emphasize the importance of practicing social workers attentiveness to both patient and organizational needs. Emerging trends in health care policy and delivery are addressed as well as social work practice across the continuum of care
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• SW 321: Research Methods Social Sciences I

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  This is the first in a sequence of research methods courses for students in the Social Work program. This course aims to familiarize students with the most common research methods used in social and behavioral sciences, with an emphasis on critical thinking and becoming informed consumers of research. This course culminates with the final project in which students prepare a research proposal
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• SW 352: Forensic Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  An introduction to the science or act of attempting to determine criminal culpability based on an individual's current level of psychological functioning at the time of an offense. It also focuses on an individual's psychological functioning relative to criminal acts with which the offender has been charged
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• SW 382: Counseling & Therapy for the Aged, Sick & Dying

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  An examination of the contemporary problems of the elderly with special emphasis on crises of illness and bereavement
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• SW 399: Professional Ethical Leader

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  This course focuses on student development of values, skills and knowledge as professional, ethical leaders in Social Work in preparation for field placement. Students will enhance skills in oral and written communication, time management, leadership, boundaries, networking, working with diverse populations, interviewing, negotiation, and articulation of professional values. They will explore ethics relevant to practice with a focus on engaging with diversity and advancing human rights and social, economic and environmental justice as professionals. Students will also learn about local organizations and agencies that exemplify Social Work's social justice mission as they prepare to enter into field placement internships
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• SW 400: Independent Study

  1.00 - 8.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  An exploration of an area of study in social work which is not already offered as a course. Students design the course with the consent of a faculty member. Credits vary
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• SW 402: Field Placement I

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  This is a supervised field placement in a selected human service agency that allows the student to integrate theory with micro, mezzo, and macro practice. Only social work majors who have been fully admitted to the social work program may register for this course. The field placement sequence should be the final course sequence
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• SW 404: Grief &Loss Across the Lifespan

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  A consideration of the current state of social science knowledge of the grief and loss, death and dying experience of individuals and families throughout the lifespan. Student explore the individual and family dynamics of death, loss, grief and bereavement. Death rituals and practices of various belief systems are discussed as well as the belief systems and cultural practices of students. Skills and techniques for coping and healing are also reviewed
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