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• SOWK 490: Social Work Field Seminar

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Taken concurrently with SOWK 497, this seminar integrates the field experience with the knowledge, values, ethics, skills and abilities of the social work profession for competent generalist social work practice. Prepares students for active participation in the process of supervision and addresses issues of diversity and, populations at risk, and economic, environmental and social justice. Corequisite:    SOWK497
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• SOWK 497: Social Work Field Education

  10.00 - 12.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides a supervised field placement in an agency setting. Reinforces students' identification with the purposes, values, and ethics of the profession fosters the integration of empirical and evidenced-based knowledge and promotes the development of professional competence for generalist social work practice. Field Education incorporates a culminating assignment for the Social Work program where learners demonstrate proficiency in social work knowledge, skills, and abilities. Corequisite:    SOWK490
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• SOWK 500: Social Work Bridge

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides a survey of the social work profession and an introduction to social welfare in the United States. The course includes content on ideologies, historic perspectives, values, ethics, generalist social work practice, and various social welfare fields. It will also include research and human behavior components central to the profession. Social work practice will concentrate on the problem-solving process with an emphasis on systems theory and the stages of change theory. Emphasizes appreciation of human diversity and a commitment to social and economic justice. The course is designed for graduate level, Advanced Standing social ? work students. Instructional methods may include but are not limited to lectures, readings, papers, reflections, and role plays.
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• SOWK 502: Foundations of Social Work

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides a survey of the social work profession and an introduction to social welfare in the United States. Includes content on ideologies, historic perspectives, values, ethics, generalist social work practice, and various social welfare fields. Social work practice will concentrate on the problem solving. Process with an emphasis on systems theory and the stages of change theory. Emphasizes appreciation of human diversity and a commitment to social and economic justice.
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• SOWK 506: Soc Ident & Inequity

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Aims to increase student understanding of a wide range of social identities and inequalities, primarily from a sociological and social psychological perspective. Students will explore the history and lived experience of diverse groups in the United States. This graduate-level course will emphasize the nature and dynamics of multiple axes of social dominance and subordination. Attention will be given to causes and consequences of dominant/subordinate relations, pathways for justice/change, and the implications of dominant/subordinate relations for social service delivery. Instructional methods may include but are not limited to lectures, discussions, presentations, and experiential learning activities. Prerequisite:    SOWK502
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• SOWK 511: HBSE I

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides the theoretical knowledge base for social work practice. The course emphasizes the bio-psycho-social development patterns of individuals, families, and groups as they interact in various environments. Theories of human behavior pertaining to individuals and families are critically reviewed. The course looks at the policy and research implications of human behavior in social environments. The course is designed for graduate level social work students. Instructional methods may include but are not limited to lectures, readings, papers, reflections, and role plays. Corequisite:    SOWK502
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• SOWK 512: HBSE II

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  ?Provides systems theory and the ecological model with transcultural perspectives from infancy to the end of the adult life cycle. Emphasizes behavior in groups, communities and organizations with a focus on Latino/as, African-Americans, Asian-, Americans and other diverse and oppressed populations. The course is designed for graduate level social work students. Instructional methods may include but are not limited to lectures, readings, papers, reflections, and role plays. Prerequisite:    SOWK511
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• SOWK 513: SW with Alcohol/Drugs

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Highlights the presence of alcohol and other drug (AOD) use disorders as an influence on problems encountered across many practice areas, including but not limited to: children and youth, criminal justice, mental health, and diverse populations. Policy issues related to AOD will also be explored. Introduces evidence-based screening tools for detecting AOD risk factors to students, who then practice them in a variety of active learning exercises. Provides students with a set of basic practice guidelines for working effectively with individuals who reflect some level of AOD abuse or dependence. Prerequisite:    SOWK500 OR SOWK502
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• SOWK 514: Leadership Culture

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Presents an overview of leadership and management evidence- based models and theories applied to social work practice. The class prepares graduate students to identify and apply leadership behaviors in clinical practice, non-profit sectors, health and human service organizations, and non-traditional social work settings. Students in this course will aim to understand leadership and management practices to effectively respond to challenges and opportunities in organizations. Seminar discussions, case studies, experiential exercises, and field work will be used to foster self-awareness and application of leadership behaviors at different practice levels. Students will develop a comprehensive leadership perspective that fosters individual and organizational growth through thoughtful and purposeful action and change. Offered as an elective in the MSW program.
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• SOWK 515: Mandated Clients

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Presents an overview of theory and practice relating to working with mandated clients (clients leveraged to participate in services they would not otherwise voluntarily be involved with). The class focuses on differing theoretical frameworks for understanding the client-professional relationship in mandated treatment situations. Furthermore, the class develops engagement skills targeted to mandated clients. Seminar discussion linked with practice labs are the primary methods of instruction. Offered as an elective in the MSW Program.
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