Must be admitted into the MSW program and take SOWK 5100 concurrently with SOWK 5200, SOWK 5300, SOWK 5400, SOWK 5450. A theoretical examination of human behavior in the social environment, focusing on individuals and families in the context of human life cycle development. Emphasizes issues of human diversity and social and economic justice in the context of the environment. Must be admitted into the MSW program and take SOWK 5200 concurrently with SOWK 5100, SOWK 5300, SOWK 5400, SOWK 5450. I Applies social work skills, values, and knowledge to a range of human service settings in a rural state.
Emphasis is on generic methods within a systems and problem-solving framework.
Covers assessment and intervention with individuals and families, and treatment groups. Addresses ethics and diversity throughout the course . Must be admitted into the MSW program and take SOWK 5300 concurrently with SOWK 5100, SOWK 5200, SOWK 5400, SOWK 5450. Presents methods of program evaluation and practice research at all system levels using both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Must be admitted into the MSW program and take SOWK 5400 concurrently with SOWK 5100, SOWK 5200, SOWK 5300, SOWK 5450.