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• SOWK 4300: Juvenile Delinquency & SW Prac

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Students in this course learn to recognize the causes, prevention and treatment of deviancy among youth. This course explores the impact of sex, race, poverty, urban/rural context and other social factors on deviance. Students examine the juvenile court system, its nonadversary role, changing attitudes toward treatment and questions regarding change.
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• SOWK 4400: SW Practice in Mental Heatlh

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course builds on psychosocial study, assessment, and treatment introduced in Social Work Practice with Individuals. It acquaints students with DSM-IV-R terminology and its uses for generalist social-work practice. It also explores the scope and depth of individual psychopathology, community concerns, prevention, and intervention approaches.
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• SOWK 4500: SW Seminar in Special Topics

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This seminar focuses on selected topics of particular significance or current importance and interest to the social work profession. Students can receive credit for more than one seminar provided that each seminar focuses on a different topic.
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• SOWK 4800: Soc Wrk Field Prac

  12.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course provides a supervised placement of 450 hours in a practice setting under the supervision of a social worker. The application of theoretical knowledge and skills, along with demonstrated competencies in working with various client systems, is emphasized.
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• SOWK 4900: SW Field Seminar

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This capstone seminar is paired with a supervised placement in a practice setting (SOWK 4800) under the supervision of a MSW social worker. This seminar is focused on professional reflection and synthesis of prior coursework with praxis in a field setting. The application of theoretical knowledge and skills, along with demonstrated competencies in working with various client systems, is emphasized. Ethical professional practice is emphasized.
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• SOWK 6000: Intro to TI Field Practice

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Introduction to field policies and procedures to prepare students for foundation level field experience. Introduces foundational concepts and skills required to engage in trauma-informed practice and supervision using an intersectional and human rights-based approach to anti-oppressive social work framework.
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• SOWK 6100: HBSE

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Introduces interdisciplinary theories of human development throughout the life cycle using a multimdimensional, trauma-informed, person-in-environment framework that considers multiple determinents of human behavior and development. Examines the impact of human behavior and organizing across multiple levels of social work practice.
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• SOWK 6200: Div, Equity & Anti-Oppression

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This foundational course focuses on building on students' knowledge and skills to engage in a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive practice. Students will apply this understanding to develop knowledge, skills, and values to enhance cultural humility and empathy at all levels of social work practice.
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• SOWK 6300: SW Practice w/Individuals

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Orients students to generalist social work practice skills, attitudes, and knowledge utilized when working with diverse individuals in a variety of settings. Course content focuses on the integration of social work values and ethics, the principles of trauma-informed care, and skill building throughout the planned changed process.
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• SOWK 6400: SW Practice w/Fam & Groups

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course builds upon generalist social work practice skills by exploring the dynamics of diverse contemporary families and groups with an emphasis on the application of trauma-informed approaches to engagement and professional behavior. Students will enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills used during the planned change process.
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