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• SOWK 617: Addictions in Field of SOWK

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will focus on the topic of addictions, preparing students to recognize and intervene when clients and their families demonstrate addictions problems in a wide range of social service agencies and host settings, such as child welfare, mental health, aging, schools, health care, corrections, and drug and alcohol programs. The course will examine the evolving models of alcohol and chemical dependency to the present day understanding of the disease model, including an examination of the neurobiology of addiction and basic pharmacology including medication assisted therapies. The concept of harm reduction is introduced. Using a case studies approach, students will develop assessment and intervention skills. The course will address professional issues including credentialing, confidentiality and ethics.
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• SOWK 618: Human Rights in Social Work

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  This three credit advanced elective course includes the examination of the major human rights documents and their impact on social work practice as well as the exploration of strategies and techniques used in the rights-based approach in social work. This is a hybrid course that is primarily delivered on-line with some face- to-face interaction.
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• SOWK 619: Global Perspectives in SOWK

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  Students will be exposed to global issues and understand how the institution of social welfare has developed in different regions of the world. The course examines globalization and its effect on social welfare and human need. As a way of understanding how different regions and countries have responded to human need, the course explores the specific areas of women in developing countries, street children and child labor, HIV in the developing world, and the plight of refugees. The role of international organizations, such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the agencies of the United Nations, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in shaping international welfare policy and services will be examined.
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• SOWK 620: Adv Pract w/ Groups & Families

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  Course builds on the practice concepts learned during the generalist year, particularly in the SWK/SOWK 520: Micro/Mezzo Social Work Practice course. This course focuses on social work with groups and with families from a systems and ecological perspective. Emphasis is on strengths- and evidence-based family and group assessment and intervention strategies with diverse, complex families and groups. Prerequisite:    SWK/SOWK 531 or SWK/SOWK 601 Corequisite(s): SWK/SOWK 630
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• SOWK 621: Adv Macro SOWK Practice

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  Course builds on the practice concepts learned during the generalist year, particularly in the SWK/SOWK 520: Micro/Mezzo Social Work Practice course. This course focuses on social work with groups and with families from a systems and ecological perspective. Emphasis is on strengths- and evidence-based family and group assessment and intervention strategies with diverse, complex families and groups. Prerequisite:    SWK/SOWK 531 or SWK/SOWK 601 Corequisite(s): SWK/SOWK 630
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• SOWK 622: Military Social Work Practice

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  This elective course provides students with specialized knowledge of working with military personnel, veterans and their families. Military social work is a unique service and intervention focus designed to help social workers enhance their overall knowledge and skill set in support of service women and men as well as their family and supportive care givers. Students will have opportunities to learn the history, theoretical underpinnings, and foundation and practical applications to specific client populations.
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• SOWK 623: Narrative Therapy

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  This elective course provides students with specialized knowledge of narrative therapy in clinical social work practice. Narrative therapy is a unique intervention designed to help clients express and re-author their life stories. This course focuses on narrative therapeutic techniques applied to working with individuals, families, and groups. Students will have opportunities to learn the history, theoretical underpinnings, and foundations of narrative therapy as well as the clinical applications to specific client populations. Through interactive practice activities, including the use of case studies, film, and roleplays, students will develop an understanding of narrative therapy as an empowering approach in working with diverse populations.
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• SOWK 624: Homelessness in the U.S.

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides students with an historical overview of homelessness as a social problem in the United States. Students will examine the disparate conceptualizations of homelessness over time and the individual, community, and policy approaches intended to address it. Emphasis will be placed on contemporary issues in homelessness service delivery. This course may be offered in face/face, blended, or 100% online formats (with asynchronous and/or synchronous components). Prerequisite:    SOWK/SWK 601or SOWK/SWK 531. Offered periodically.
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• SOWK 625: Advanced Research Methods

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  The focus of this course is on social work practice research paradigms, models and methods. Particular attention is given to the conduct of evaluation and assessments projects. This course also gives the student a more in-depth exploration of computer-assisted, qualitative and quantitative data analysis. Prerequisite:    SWK/SOWK 525 or SWK/SOWK 601.
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• SOWK 626: Traumatic Bereavement

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course provides a framework for critical analysis of the dynamics of complicated mourning and traumatic loss. Students will recognize the manifestations of grief that has become complicated, and assess capacities for healthy resolution at the micro, mezzo and macro levels. Students will develop intervention strategies that are supported by research as well as recognize and identify theoretical underpinnings. Prerequisite:    SOWK 501 and admission to the MSW program, or permission of instructor.
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