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• SOWK 516: SOC Welfare Policy I

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines various aspects of social welfare policy and services. The focus of this course includes the history, politics, economics, culture, and ethics of social policy as it relates to the social work profession and the social service delivery system. This graduate level course will review current patterns and contextual factors that facilitate and inhibit changes in social policies. Students will study the role of social work as it relates to the analysis of social welfare policies and will begin to make connections with policy practice concepts in the field setting. Instructional methods may include but are not limited to presentations, experiential learning activities and discussion boards, online activities, synchronous and asynchronous lectures. Prerequisite:    SOWK502 AND SOWK511
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• SOWK 517: Beh Health Soc Wk

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Prepares graduate students for beginning mental health practice in social work including diagnosis, assessment, and intervention for individuals with mental disorders and their families. Topics include assessment tools, DSM diagnoses, mental status exams, pharmacological interventions, and therapeutic interventions with individuals, families, and groups. Prerequisite:    SOWK500 OR SOWK502
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• SOWK 518: Social Work Issues of Aging

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces biological, social, and psychological aspects of aging as they pertain to generalist social work practice will be addressed. Major topics include successful aging, health, economic status, social participation, and social services. This course will prepare social workers to access knowledge for contemporary practice, define social work practice in aging, develop a competency-based approach to learning and identify evidence of the efficacy of social work in the aging field. Prerequisite:    SOWK500 OR SOWK502
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• SOWK 521: Gen Prac Indiv & Fam

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  CSWE guidelines require foundational coursework for Traditional students that focuses primarily on the development of generalist practice course knowledge, awareness of values, and basic skill development during the first year of the program. This course addresses the steps involved in the problem-solving process (engagement, assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, and termination) and how that process is applied to both individuals and families in various practice settings. The importance of strengths and resilience as well as the core values of the profession are highlighted in the course of applying this process model to practice. This course develops generalist practice knowledge. It focuses on the CSWE dimensions of learning that emphasizes knowledge, values, and basic skill development for first-year Traditional students. Prerequisite:    SOWK502
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• SOWK 522: Gen Prac Org & Com

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines the knowledge, values, ethics, and skills that comprise the core of professional generalist social work practice with organizations and communities. The focus includes the philosophical foundation of social work, self-? awareness, values and ethics of the helping person, and the nature of professional relationships and client-worker partnerships. The complexity of social work practice from a systems/ecological perspective that is strengths-based is presented. Students also acquire knowledge about the stages, activities, and skills of problem-solving practice, engagement, assessment, intervention, evaluation, and termination. Application of these objectives will be made in field education, which will happen concurrently with this course. 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. This course may be offered in a distance education format. Prerequisite:    SOWK502
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• SOWK 525: Narrative Practice

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Presents an overview of narrative practice for Social Work Master's students. The class explores both foundational concepts of narrative theory and multisystemic application of narrative practice with an emphasis on individual and family counseling. Seminar discussion linked with practice labs are the primary methods of instruction. Offered as an elective in the MSW Program and open to current graduate students in the MSW program or by permission of the instructor.
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• SOWK 526: Research Methods

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides an introduction course for research methods, this course will be designed to develop the student's ability to use and engage in both quantitative and qualitative research in order to inform and evaluate their own social work practice. The course addresses key research concepts and procedures such as hypothesis formulation, measurement, sampling, research design, and data collection. The course also examines ethical issues in the conduct of social research, including informed consent, anonymity and confidentiality; culturally sensitive research methods, and the NASW Code of Ethics. The course is designed for graduate level social work students. Instructional methods may include but are not limited to lectures, readings, papers, and reflections. Prerequisite:    SOWK502
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• SOWK 551: Adv Prct Indiv, Fam

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides theory and skills required for advanced practice with individuals, couples, and families. Advanced practice builds upon students' foundational knowledge of generalist practice in engagement, assessment, intervention and evaluation. This course provides instruction in the use of evidence-based models. Vulnerable populations will be identified and students will further develop their knowledge of multicultural social work with individuals. This course provides an overview of various theoretical approaches: including psychodynamic, cognitive? behavioral, humanistic, post-modern and trauma informed. This course includes a more sophisticated understanding of the bio-psychosocial model, the helping relationship, and the strengths perspective. The target audience includes second year graduate students in the MSW program. Method of delivery may include in-person and/or distance learning instruction. Prerequisite:    SOWK521
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• SOWK 552: Adv Prac Org & Com

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides theory and skills required for advanced practice with groups and communities. Advanced practice builds upon students' foundational knowledge of generalist practice in engagement, assessment, intervention and evaluation. This course provides instruction in the use of evidence-based models. Vulnerable populations will be identified and students will further develop their knowledge of multicultural social work with groups and communities. This course provides students with an in-depth study of the structural and systemic theories that help explain the societal problems our clients face. The course will focus on building skills to work with multiple stressed groups and communities. Evidence based strategies will be employed to help facilitate change at the mezzo and macro levels. This course includes a more sophisticated understanding of the bio? psychosocial model, systems theory, policy considerations, the helping relationship, and the strengths perspective. Prerequisite:    SOWK551 OR SWK551
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• SOWK 556: SocWelfare Policy II

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines models of policy analysis and application of models to social welfare issues and problems. This graduate level course emphasizes the contextual factors contributing to social issues, service delivery, and resource allocation. Examines the various social, economic, and political forces that influence policy development, policy implementation, and program delivery. Opportunities for integrating knowledge in the field education setting are stressed with a primary focus on recognizing social problems, populations at risk, and the ways that legislative and political processes shape policy issues. Instructional methods may include but are not limited to presentations, experiential learning activities and discussion boards, online activities, synchronous and asynchronous lectures. Prerequisite:    SOWK551
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