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• SOCI 492: Research Practicum

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides students the opportunity to develop a research question and design, review and synthesize/integrate relevant literature, analyze data germane to that question, and report results. Lessons and assignments through the semester scaffold the students through each step in the research process. Along the way, the student will demonstrate their ability to utilize knowledge and skills learned in the sociology program. Prerequisite:    SOCI250 AND SOCI251 AND SOCI260
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• SOCI 493: Independent Study

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides students the opportunity work with a member of the faculty to develop a research question and design, review and synthesize/integrate relevant literature, analyze data germane to that question, and report results. Students will work collaboratively with faculty on each step in the research process, and along the way, the student will demonstrate their ability to utilize knowledge and skills learned in the sociology program. Prerequisite:    SOCI250 AND SOCI251 AND SOCI260
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• SOCI 498: Internship in Sociology

  3.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides the opportunity for supervised work at an approved site. Sites are relevant to students' career interests and are related to sociology or amenable to sociological inquiry. Provides students the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in the sociology program to site specific issues or needs. The total credits can be between 3 and 6, with each academic credit requiring 40 hours of supervised work. The course is only offered on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisite:    SOCI250 AND SOCI251 AND SOCI260
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• SOWK 100: Introduction to Social Work

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces the history of social work, social welfare policies, social & economic justice, & human behavior theories that are related to social work practice. Examines the historical development of Social Work by familiarizing the student with a generalist perspective and covers issues such as diversity, oppression, populations at risk, & introduces the values & ethics of the profession.
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• SOWK 200: Diversity and Social Justice

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces diverse populations. Reviews differences based on age, class, color, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, immigration status, political ideology, race, religion, sex, and sexual orientation based on a global perspective. Students develop tools for increased understanding of and sensitivity to human diversity and cultures from across the globe. Students will gain the knowledge, disciplinary skills, ethical reasoning, and appreciation of international and multicultural perspectives needed to reduce personal bias and advocate for social justice.
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• SOWK 210: Pre-Practice Social Work Exp

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces learners to various methods for developing professionalism, self-care practices, leadership behaviors, and advocacy engagement. This course will focus on review of social work values, the NASW Code of Ethics, and core social work competencies and practice behaviors. Students will engage in advocacy through volunteer and/or shadowing activities and will begin to develop a professional portfolio. Prerequisite:    SOWK100 OR SOCW102 OR SWK133 OR SWK1800
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• SOWK 300: SWK Research

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides a basic overview of practice experience to inform research, evidence-based interventions, evaluation of practice, and the ethical use of research findings to improve practice, policy, and social work programs.? Covers quantitative and qualitative research and scientific and ethical approaches to knowledge building in order to identify ethical, culturally informed, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive strategies that address inherent biases for use in quantitative and qualitative research methods to advance the purposes of social work. Prerequisite:    SOWK100 OR SOCW102 OR SWK133 OR SWK1800
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• SOWK 310: Human Behavior Social Env I

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides foundational knowledge of human behavior and the social environments as it relates to direct practice with individuals, families and groups. Covers theoretical and empirical knowledge of system interactions with people's biological, sociological, cultural and psychological development across the life span. Examines how social systems affect people in maintaining or achieving health and well-being. Introduces the basic skills and abilities necessary to advance economic, environmental, and social justice for individual and family systems. Prerequisite:    SOWK100 OR SOCW102 OR SWK133 OR SWK1800
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• SOWK 320: Human Behavior Social Env II

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Focuses on human behavior and the social environment from the perspective of larger groups, organizations, and communities. It includes empirically based theories and knowledge that analyzes interactions between and among cultures, groups, societies, the natural environment, economic and political systems. Introduces the basic macro-level knowledge skills and abilities necessary to engage in practices that advance economic, racial, environmental and social justice to promote human and community well-being. Prerequisite:    SOWK100 OR SOCW102 OR SWK133 OR SWK1800
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• SOWK 321: Child Welfare

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Utilizes an ecological systems perspective to educate learners on child welfare and family services in the public and private sector. Emphasizes a community-based, family-focused and child-centered model for helping families at risk. Covers family preservation and availability of service and will further examine the interplay of policy and law as they affect practice and service delivery. Cultural competency and the historic values of the child welfare system are highlighted.
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