Social Work (SWK)

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SWK 203 Bison image  Intro To Social Work3 Credit hours   

Introduction to the field of social work practice.

Attributes: Multicultural
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SWK 260 Substance Use and SWK3 Credit hours   

This course provides information on substance use and addiction from a social work ecosystems perspective emphasizing understanding of addiction and recovery, family dynamics, assessment, and intervention.

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SWK 261 Staff Development1-4 Credit hours   

Courses designed for staff development and training needs of social work or para social work professionals or trainees, not degree applicable. Topics will vary. CR/NC grading.

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SWK 262 Staff Development1-4 Credit hours   

Courses designed for staff development and training needs of social work or para social work professionals or trainees, not degree applicable. Topics will vary. CR/NC grading.

Grade Mode: Credit/No Credit Grade Only
SWK 263 Staff Development1-4 Credit hours   

Courses designed for staff development and training needs of social work or para social work professionals or trainees, not degree applicable. Topics will vary. CR/NC grading.

Grade Mode: Credit/No Credit Grade Only
SWK 280 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   

Selected topics not covered in regular course offerings.

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SWK 281 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   

Selected topics not covered in regular course offerings.

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SWK 282 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   

Selected topics not covered in regular course offerings.

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SWK 283 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   

Selected topics not covered in regular course offerings.

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SWK 307 Child Welfare3 Credit hours   

Examination of child welfare issues, services, and interventions.

Attributes: No Textbook Required
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SWK 310 Human Behav Soc Envir I3 Credit hours   

Integration of biological, psychological, social and cultural aspects of the individual's growth and development from prenatal period through adolescence including the impact the social environment has on the individual.

Pre-req: SWK 203 and (ENG 201 or ENG 102 or ENG 302 or ENG 201H) and BSC 105 and PSY 201 and SOC 200 and PSC 202 and ECN 250 and (MTH 121 or MTH 121B or MTH 122 or MTH 123 or MTH 127 or MTH 130 or MTH 130E).

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SWK 312 Bison image  Hum Behav Soc Envir3 Credit hours   

Integration of biological, psychological, social and cultural aspects of the individual's growth and development from early through later adulthood including impact of social environment on the individual. Organizational theory included.

Pre-req: SWK 310 with a minimum grade of D and SWK 320 with a minimum grade of D and SWK 330 with a minimum grade of D and SWK 340 with a minimum grade of D.

Attributes: Multicultural
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SWK 320 Bison image  Social Work Practice I4 Credit hours   

Pre-req: SWK 203 and (ENG 201 or ENG 102 or ENG 302 or ENG 201H) and BSC 105 and PSY 201 and SOC 200 and PSC 202 and ECN 250 and (MTH 121 or MTH 121B or MTH 122 or MTH 123 or MTH 127 or MTH 130 or MTH 130E).

Attributes: Multicultural
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SWK 322 Bison image  Social Work Practice II4 Credit hours   

Pre-req: SWK 320 with a minimum grade of D and SWK 310 with a minimum grade of D and SWK 330 with a minimum grade of D and SWK 340 with a minimum grade of D.

Attributes: Multicultural
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SWK 330 Soc Wel Issues in Appalachia3 Credit hours   

The development of Social Welfare as a continuing institution. Rural poverty and other critical social issues in Appalachia.

Pre-req: SWK 203 and (ENG 201 or ENG 102 or ENG 302 or ENG 201H) and BSC 105 and PSY 201 and SOC 200 and PSC 202 and ECN 250 and (MTH 121 or MTH 121B or MTH 122 or MTH 123 or MTH 127 or MTH 130 or MTH 130E).

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SWK 332 Bison image  Soc Wel Policy & Legislation3 Credit hours   

Policy formulation, implementation and analysis. Examination and critical analysis of social welfare policies, legislation, and administration.

Pre-req: SWK 310 with a minimum grade of D and SWK 320 with a minimum grade of D and SWK 330 with a minimum grade of D and SWK 340 with a minimum grade of D.

Attributes: Multicultural
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SWK 340 Social Work Research3 Credit hours   

Introduction to Social Work Research with preparation for evaluation of generalist practice.

Pre-req: SWK 203 and (ENG 201 or ENG 102 or ENG 302 or ENG 201H) and BSC 105 and PSY 201 and SOC 200 and PSC 202 and ECN 250 and (MTH 121 or MTH 121B or MTH 122 or MTH 123 or MTH 127 or MTH 130 or MTH 130E).

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SWK 370 Practicum I3 Credit hours   

Supervised field experience in a social agency or organization for minimum of 100 clock hours. Regular conferences with instructor and weekly seminars.

Pre-req: SWK 310 with a minimum grade of D and SWK 320 with a minimum grade of D and SWK 330 with a minimum grade of D and SWK 340 with a minimum grade of D.

Attributes: No Textbook Required
Grade Mode: Credit/No Credit Grade Only
SWK 473 Bison image  Practicum II12 Credit hours   

Supervised field experience in a social agency or organization for minimum of 400 clock hours. Regular conferences with instructor and weekly seminars.

Pre-req: SWK 312 and SWK 322 and SWK 332 and SWK 370.

Attributes: Multicultural
Grade Mode: Credit/No Credit Grade Only
SWK 475 Bison image  Social Work Seminar6 Credit hours   

A capstone course integrating course work and field work as preparation for beginning level of generalist Social Work practice.

Pre-req: SWK 312 with a minimum grade of D and SWK 322 with a minimum grade of D and SWK 332 with a minimum grade of D and SWK 370 and SWK 473 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D.

Concurrent PR: SWK 473
Attributes: Capstone Course
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SWK 480 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   

Study of topics of interest not covered in regularly scheduled classes.

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SWK 481 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   

Study of topics of interest not covered in regularly scheduled classes.

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SWK 482 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   

Study of topics of interest not covered in regularly scheduled classes.

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SWK 483 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   

Study of topics of interest not covered in regularly scheduled classes.

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SWK 485 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   

Individual study of topics not offered in regularly scheduled courses. Advance permission required.

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SWK 486 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   

Individual study of topice not offered in regular scheduled courses. Advance permission required.

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SWK 487 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   

Individual study of topics not offered in regularly scheduled courses. Advance permission required.

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SWK 488 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   

Individual study of topics not offered in regularly scheduled courses. Advance permission required.

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