Social Work (SWK)

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SWK 1000 Introduction to Social Work 3 Credits

Introduces students to the philosophy of the social work profession including the knowledge, values, ethics, roles and skills inherent to generalist social work.

SWK 1050 Application of Group Counseling 3 Credits

Covers the basic techniques, philosophies and principles of problem solving through group counseling. It teaches group leaders how to apply techniques in working with a variety of client groups.

SWK 1060 Introduction to Alcohol and Drugs 3 Credits

Acquaints the beginning student with various issues related to the field of working with substance and alcohol abuse. This course will also introduce the student to the knowledge base, values, ethics, intervention skills and the diverse population groups served by social workers.

SWK 1080 Internship I 0-12 Credits

To be determined by the individual instructor.  A Course Description will be developed for each course and documented within the course syllabus. Refer to the SFCC Style Guide for Course Description, Required Course Learning Outcome, and Topical Outline guidelines.

SWK 1081 Internship II 0-12 Credits

SWK 1100 Social Welfare and Community Agencies with Service Learning 3 Credits

Provides a community oriented, service-related, and civic engagement experience from a social work perspective. The course requires at least 30 hours of service to a pre-approved community organization to enhance academic and civic learning, and covers social problems addressed by the organization. The course integrates social justice, socioeconomic, and political issues to personal and professional development within the field of social work.

SWK 2008 Social Work Case Management 3 Credits

Prepares students for work in the area of social services case management. Some of the topics that students will study include client assessment, resource identification, interventions with diverse client populations, counseling, NASW Code of Ethics, linkage and outcome evaluation.

SWK 2010 Human Behavior in the Social Environment I 3 Credits

Focuses on the person in the environment throughout the life span with an examination of the relationship between biological, psychological, social, spiritual and cultural systems.

SWK 2020 Human Behavior in the Social Environment II 3 Credits

Focus in this course is on an understanding and analysis of larger social systems which include the family, groups, communities and organizations. Emphasis is on social systems as an organizing theoretical framework for understanding social functioning and change.

SWK 2050 Social Welfare in the U.S. 3 Credits

Introduces students to the profession of Social Work and Social Welfare. Students will be presented with an historical and conceptual overview of the social welfare system in the United States. Attention is given to the milieu within which social, political, economic, racial and cultural forces have interacted in the evolution of social welfare.

SWK 2070 Differential Approaches in Social Services 3 Credits

Introduces students to some contemporary counseling theories. It provides a basic understanding of treatment modalities to include Reality Therapy, Client Centered Therapy and Behavior Modification.

SWK 2080 Internship III 0-12 Credits

SWK 2222 Intro to SWK Practice 3 Credits

Application of the foundation of generalist practice skills. Requires 15 clock hours of volunteer work in an approved human service agency.