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• SWO 421: Mental Health, Substance Use & Social Work Opens in a new window or tab.

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of PennsylvaniaExternal linkOpens in a new window or tab.

  
  This course introduces students to the signs and symptoms of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Specific practice skills for social work practice, the range of mental health services, and relevant social policies are covered.
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• SWO 423: Child Welfare Practice and Policy Opens in a new window or tab.

  3.00 Credits

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  Emphasis is placed on assessment of and understanding child abuse and neglect, the long term effects of child maltreatment, how to engage families in which child maltreatment is an identified issue, the child protective service system and relevant policies.
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• SWO 431: Methods Of Social Inquiry Opens in a new window or tab.

  3.00 Credits

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  The course introduces students to qualitative and quantitative research, ethical and cultural issues in research, and fosters critical thinking in evaluating existing research. Students learn how to conduct a research project and the skills of social work practice evaluation. Prerequisite:    SWO 431 requires prerequisites of SWO 200, SWO 220, SWO 225, and SWO 300.
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• SWO 432: Advanced Policy Practice Opens in a new window or tab.

  3.00 Credits

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  The relationship between social policy and social work practice is strengthened as students are taught the concept of policy practice or how to develop, influence, and implement social policy in their social work practice everyday. Prerequisite:    SWO 432 requires a prerequisite of SWO 332.
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• SWO 450: Field Experience II Opens in a new window or tab.

  6.00 Credits

  West Chester University of PennsylvaniaExternal linkOpens in a new window or tab.

  
  Senior field experience for the social work major in an approved setting and under the supervision of an approved field instructor. Senior social work majors only.
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• SWO 451: Field Experience III Opens in a new window or tab.

  6.00 Credits

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  Senior field experience for the social work major in an approved setting and under the supervision of an approved field instructor. Senior social work majors only.
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• SWO 490: Topical Seminar in Social Work Opens in a new window or tab.

  3.00 Credits

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  In-depth topics in social work offered to complement the undergraduate program's field practicum.
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• SWO 491: Human Sexuality for Helping Professionals Opens in a new window or tab.

  3.00 Credits

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  In this course, human sexuality is explored from trauma-sensitive, strengths-based, and bio-psycho-social-cultural-spiritual perspectives. Students are given the opportunity to examine how their values, connected to a variety of sexuality topics, lead to their individual sense of morality and influence their personal and professional conduct. Students analyze where the Circles of Sexuality Model and the NASW Code of Ethics naturally intersect and discuss how social workers are often in ideal positions to spread the benefits of accurate and positive sexual health education to the individuals, groups, and communities they serve. In addition, trauma-informed social work and trauma-sensitive mindfulness applications are topics explored throughout the duration of this course.
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• SWO 495: Social Work Senior Seminar I Opens in a new window or tab.

  3.00 Credits

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  Integration of field and classroom experiences in discussing the application of the generalist model to the helping process. Emphasis is on all levels of practice (individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Social Work majors only. Prerequisite:    SWO 495 requires a prerequisite of SWO 395 and a corequisite of SWO 450.
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• SWO 496: Social Work Senior Seminar II Opens in a new window or tab.

  3.00 Credits

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  Integration of field and classroom experiences in discussing the application of the generalist model to the helping process. Emphasis is on advocacy and social justice. Social work majors only. Prerequisite:    SWO 496 requires a prerequisite of SWO 495 and a corequisite of SWO 451.
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