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• SWK 583: SPECIALIZED INTERNSHIP II

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This internship is the second of two advanced-level, graduate semesters (total 450 hours) of field instruction in social welfare agency settings which are offered to advanced-level students and required, under the supervision of a professional social worker. Students apply advanced knowledge of families in the social environment, advanced competence, and the highly articulated values and ethics of advanced generalist practice with and on behalf of families. Through supervision, students crystallize their unique professional use of self in the context of their placement. They refine written and oral communication skills necessary for analysis of professional practice and apply critical analytic skills for differential assessment, selecting interventions, implementing and evaluating agency policies and programs. Students operationalize the unique values, functions and roles of professional social work practice in their practicum setting and develop competency in identifying and assessing situations where the relationship of people and their social environment needs to be enhanced or changed. The professional responsibility of advocacy toward change and recognition of the impact of policy and programs on oppressed groups is an integral part of the applied learning, as is refinement of professional identity. Must be taken concurrently with SWK 584, Advanced Theories of Social Work Practice II.
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• SWK 584: ADV THEORY/FAM SW PRAC II

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This is a concentration course, for specialized knowledge-building. It is the second in a series of two theoretical seminars for advanced-level MSW students. Course content is concentrated on the family as a universal social institution and may be classified into three areas: 1) the development of the values, knowledge and skills of the autonomous social work practitioner for work with and on behalf of families; 2) research on the advancement of knowledge about family functioning; and 3) the effective, efficient, and humane organization of social service delivery networks serving families. The course also offers students opportunities to interact and integrate knowledge related to their varied practica in order to expand their knowledge of the human services field beyond the confines of their own placement. Must be taken concurrently with SWK583.
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• SWK 586: INTERNSHIP SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This internship is a specialized internship in school social work. It is intended for MSW students who want to acquire knowledge and skill in this area and use this as a qualification for certification as school social workers. It is also intended for holders of the MSW degree who participate in the School Social Work Certificate program at Kutztown University. During this one hundred twenty-five hour internship in a school setting, students will gain a social work practice perspective based on an individualized learning contract that includes areas of advanced and multilevel practice in a school environment. More specifically, the course will include focus on practice processes and skills related to cognitive development of children, addressing needs of children with exceptionalities, assisting teachers and school administrators with social and behavioral interventions, participating in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams, analyzing student performance, and assisting with interpretation of student, community, and school-related data. Students will benefit from this course in that it prepares them to complete the competencies necessary for school social work certification in the State or Pennsylvania. The content of the Individualized Learning Contract of this course will be the base for specialized learning in school social work for those students in the KU MSW program who take SWK 583 Advanced Internship II, are enrolled in the school certificate program, and are performing this internship at an approved school setting.
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• SWK 590: SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE SCHOOLS

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is designed to provide an overview of social work practice in an educational setting. The course focuses on the history of school social work, the theoretical foundations of school social work, relevant educational laws, social problems that impact students and their academic performance and effective interventions for micro, mezzo and macro levels of school social work practice. Students will examine the roles of the social worker within an educational setting and will gain an understanding of the importance of collaborating with parents, teachers, staff, administrators and community agencies. School social workers require specialized knowledge in educational law, the effects of social and emotional issues on school performance and evidence-based interventions that can be utilized in schools. This course is designed to fulfill some of the educational requirements for the school social work certification.
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• SWK 591: MEET DIV NEEDS STU EXCEPTIONAL

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course provides an in-depth examination of the diverse characteristics and needs of exceptional individuals across the lifespan. Students will study the different types of disabilities and their social and behavioral aspects and will learn evidence-based interventions that can be utilized to meet the needs of students who have a disability. Students will study the philosophy, policy, logistics and legalities of special education as well as the school social worker's role as part of the interdisciplinary special education team. School social workers provide services to students of various levels of functioning. This course enables social work students to learn about the characteristics and needs of students who have exceptionalities. In addition to learning about the social and behavioral characteristics and needs of exceptional students, this course enables social work students to understand the diverse learning styles of students who have exceptionalities in order to develop appropriate interventions to effectively meet their needs. This course is required for the School Social Work Certificate.
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• SWK 595: CAPSTONE EXP:SW/FAM ENVIR

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This advanced-level course for graduate students in social work represents the culmination of students' educational experience. This course is designed to draw on all previous courses and to engage students in integrating and applying all previous course and field practica content.
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• SWK 700: SOCIAL WORK LEADERSHIP I

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This is the first of a sequence of two courses on advanced leadership and management for Doctor of Social Work students. Students will glean a theoretical orientation to the study of organizations and leadership within organizations. This examination of theories will reflect the values of the social work profession and their application to social service systems, structures, and processes. Also explored will be theories of organizational change, organizational challenges, and organizational effectiveness. Within the context of social service organizations, leadership approaches and theories are also examined.
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• SWK 701: SOCIAL WORK LEADERSHIP II

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This is the second course in the advanced leadership and management sequence. The focus of this course is on development of knowledge and skills for social work managers within the public and private social service sector. Additional attention will be given to leading in times of fiscal constraint, political changes, and workforce challenges.
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• SWK 704: SOCIAL WORK TEACHER-SCHOLAR I

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This is the first of a sequence of two courses on social work teaching and scholarship for Doctor of Social Work students. The course will enable the students to critically examine seminal and contemporary works in pedagogy. The connection of these theories to social work teaching and learning will be a central component of this course, including particular emphasis on the historical evolution of social work education. The course provides students with an opportunity to explore seminal works from a historical perspective and critically evaluate contemporary theories of teaching and learning in social work. It is required preparation for the second course in the sequence in which students develop a unique and personal conceptual framework for their own teaching.
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• SWK 705: SOCIAL WORK TEACHER-SCHOLAR II

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This is the second in a sequence of two courses about social work teaching and scholarship for Doctor of Social Work students. The course provides students with an opportunity to critically evaluate theories of teaching and learning, particularly in contemporary settings in social work. Students will craft a conceptual framework to guide their own career as instructors in a variety of social work settings, including undergraduate and graduate professional social work education. They will practice course planning and delivery along with program development and student/course/program assessment with attention to accreditation requirements. In addition, they will develop understanding of the roles of the social work teacher-scholar in academe and other settings.
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