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• SWK 348: Special Fields of Social Work: Substance Abuse

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Extends and elaborates the generalist approach to social work practice to a specific field of practice. The special field is studied through the examination of curricular areas: human behavior, practice, policy and services, research and special populations. Special field courses include, but are not limited to: Behavioral Health (SWK347), Substance Abuse (SWK348), Aging (SWK351), Developmental Disabilities (SWK356), Health Care (SWK357), and Violence in Interpersonal Relationships (SWK359). Prerequisite:    SWK 270 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C
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• SWK 357: Special Fields of Social Work: Health Care

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Extends and elaborates the generalist approach to social work practice to a specific field of practice. The special field is studied through the examination of curricular areas: human behavior, practice, policy and services, research and special populations. Special field courses include, but are not limited to: Behavioral Health (SWK347), Substance Abuse (SWK348), Aging (SWK351), Developmental Disabilities (SWK356), Health Care (SWK357), and Violence in Interpersonal Relationships (SWK359). Prerequisite:    SWK 270 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C
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• SWK 360: Research Techniques for Social Workers

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces basic research concepts, procedures for conducting research, and their application to social work practice. Basic knowledge of scientific inquiry, the ethics that guide research, and the roles of social workers as researchers is also covered. Both qualitative and quantitative methods of collecting and analyzing data are given major attention. Students learn the procedure for developing a research proposal. Prerequisite:    SWK 250 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND (MAT 117 OR MAT 170 OR MAT 117A OR MAT 117B FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN GRADE OF D (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY))
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• SWK 370: Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Content is an essential, integral part of the generalist approach to social work practice. Extends the generic and direct service generalist frameworks learned in previous classes to practice interventions with organizations and communities, and helps students develop competencies related to engagement, planning, intervention and evaluation through the prevailing social work approaches for organization and community development and change. The theory and skills of these approaches are studied in the classroom and made operational in simulated and service learning experience. Prerequisite:    SWK 270 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND SWK 340 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C
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• SWK 375: Social Work Skills for Working with Groups

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Expands the assessment and intervention skills learned in SWK 270 to working with groups. Students learn how group theories should inform their development of group leadership skills. Emphasizes the planning, facilitating, and evaluating of groups often used in social work practice. Observation of groups outside of class time is required. Prerequisite:    SWK 270 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C
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• SWK 383: Selected Topics in Social Welfare

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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• SWK 384: Selected Topics in Social Work

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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• SWK 385: Selected Topics in Social Work

  1.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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• SWK 388: Preparation for Practicum

  1.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Explores some professional aspects of social work. Combines new and practical information to help bridge the gap between the classroom and the field practicum experience. Offers seminars and individual consultation about the field practicum process. Includes topics about field work objectives, procedures, and roles and responsibilities of all parties involved. Addresses a wide range of practice issues related to the field practicum. All preliminary procedures for establishment of a field practicum will be met through this course. Required of all social work majors in the semester prior to registering for field practicum. Prerequisite:    SWK 270 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C
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• SWK 399: Independent Study in Social Work

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest.
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