SWK 1010-3 Introduction to Social Welfare and Social Work (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: satisfaction of General Studies-Level I requirements

This course presents historical and philosophical perspectives of social work generalist practice and social welfare programs in response to human need and societal problems. An overview is provided of the social worker's

role in the fields of health, mental health, family and child welfare, corrections, and on behalf of special groups such as ethnic minorities, the aged, the developmentally delayed, women and children, and gays and lesbians. (General Studies Course-Level II, Social Sciences)

SWK 1020-1 Introduction to Agency Experience (1 + 0)

Prerequisite: SWK 1010 or permission of the instructor

This course introduces students to social work roles in social service agencies. Concurrent volunteer experience in social work agency is required.

SWK 2100-3 Introduction to Family Social Work (3 + 0)

This course will examine family systems theory and family life developmental models. Traditional and nontraditional families will be discussed from an ecological perspective. Introduction to the role and work of the family social worker at the beginning and generalist practice levels will be examined. Stages of family social work will be presented, including culturally and gender-sensitive practice, family-centered practice, home-based support and crisis intervention.

SWK 2150-3 Social Work: The Helping Process (3 + 0)

This course will discuss social work as a helping process from a beginning social work perspective. The basic components of social work with diverse individuals and groups will be examined, including observation, assessment, communication and intervention. Avoiding professional burnout will be discussed.

SWK 2160-1 Record Keeping in Public and Private Agencies (1 + 0)

This course is designed to assist beginning and generalist social workers and other professionals with client and agency record keeping. A full range of records used by social workers and other agency staff will be presented. A balanced view of accountability, efficiency and privacy will be illustrated through numerous examples and writing exercises.

SWK 3000-1 Applied Legal Issues in Social Work (1 + 0)

Also offered as: SWK 300A-300G (letter denotes concentration)

This course will examine the legal basis for social work practice. It will apply specific laws that govern social work practice in a variety of service delivery areas.

SWK 3010-4 Social Work Services for Children and Adolescents (4 + 0)

Prerequisites: SWK 1010, SWK 1020, SWK 3050, SWK 3060 or permission of instructor

Policy issues and social work practice in the fields of child welfare, school social work and services for youth in trouble with the legal system are examined. Needs and rights of children are significant themes. Field visits to child-serving agencies are arranged.

SWK 3020-4 Case Management in Social Work Practice (4 + 0)

Also offered as: SWK 302A-302G (letter denotes concentration)

Prerequisites: SWK 1010, SWK 1020, SWK 3050, SWK 3060, or permission of instructor

Case Management is a coordinating service applicable to clients with multiple needs in any setting. The planning, organizing, motivating and evaluating functions and skills of the case manager are the major foci.

SWK 3030-4 Social Work with the Aging (4 + 0)

Prerequisite: SWK 1010, SWK 1020, SWK 3050, SWK 3060 or permission of instructor

The status, needs, problems and potentials of aging adults and their families are examined. Social policies and social work practice with the elderly are analyzed.

SWK 3050-3 Human Behavior and the Social Environment I (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: fulfillment of admission requirements to the baccalaureate Social Work Program or permission of instructor for non-majors

This course explores major biopsychosocial theories of human behavior and development-infancy to adolescence-with special sensitivity to the meaning of culture and diversity. Concepts such as social injustice, ecological perspective and empowerment are included.

SWK 3060-3 Human Behavior and the Social Environment II (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: SWK 3050 or permission of instructor

This course explores major biopsychosocial theories of human behavior and development-adolescence to later adulthood-with special sensitivity to the meaning of culture and diversity. Concepts such as social injustice, ecological perspective and empowerment are included.

SWK 3100-3 Child Welfare and the Law (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: junior or senior standing

This course will provide students with an overview of the legal framework for the delivery of child welfare services. It will include federal and state mandates relating to child abuse prevention and treatment, adoption and Indian child welfare. The role and processes of the court system will be discussed.

SWK 3150-3 Social Work and Child Maltreatment (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: junior or senior standing

This course will provide students with the basic knowledge of intervention and treatment in situations of child maltreatment. This course will be taught from a family centered, culturally appropriate framework. Students will learn intervention models as currently practiced in county departments of social/human services.

SWK 3200-3 Social Work with Urban Families (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: junior or senior standing

This course will provide students with an overview of the community's role in the prevention of child maltreatment. The course will be taught from an ethnically sensitive family and community centered practice framework. Students will learn about social issues and conditions that impact the safety and welfare of children, and intervention models currently proposed and/or in use locally and nationally that are intended to address these issues and ameliorate these conditions.

SWK 3250-3 Social Work and Developmental Disabilities (3 + 0)

Prerequisites: SWK 1010, SWK 1020 or permission of instructor

This course takes a life-span approach to issues related to children and adults with developmental disabilities, and their families. Students will learn the history of societal treatment of people with developmental disabilities, current trends, philosophies and service delivery models. Students will also learn laws, regulations and eligibility issues related to services in Colorado, and to recognize their own biases and stereotypes about this population. The roles of beginning and generalist social workers in supporting people with developmental disabilities in the community will be presented.

SWK 3300-1 Social Work with Parents with Developmental Disabilities (1 + 0)

Prerequisites: SWK 1010, SWK 1020 or permission of instructor

This course focuses on the unique learning styles and challenges of adults with developmental disabilities as parents. The roles of beginning and generalist social workers will be applied to this population.

SWK 3400-4 Social Work Macro Practice (4 + 0)

Also offered as: SWK 340A-340G (letter denotes concentration)

Prerequisites: SWK 1010, SWK 1020 or permission of instructor

Since the 1900's, social workers have responded to the needs of underserved and oppressed client groups through generalist social work macro practice strategies that include cause advocacy, social action and community development. Social work macro practice principles are applied throughout this course as students find innovative ways to promote social change through coalition building, the legislative process and community resource development in partnership with client populations.

SWK 3410-4 Generalist Practice I (4 + 0)

Prerequisite: SWK 3050 or permission of instructor

This course is an introduction to generalist social work practice with diverse, urban populations-at-risk. Emphasis is on professional values, roles, relationships, and interviewing of individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. Students develop an understanding of the problem-solving approach including initial contact, data collection, problem definition and goal setting.

SWK 3450-4 Mutual Aid Groups in Social Work (4 + 0)

Also offered as: SWK 345A-345G (letter denotes concentration)

Prerequisites: SWK 1010, SWK 1020 or permission of instructor

Mutual aid groups aimed at empowerment of clients are often part of generalist social work practice to promote growth and change with individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations. Students will gain knowledge about types of groups, group leadership skills, and experience group process.

SWK 3500-4 (WMS 3500) Foundations for Social Work Practice with Gays and Lesbians (4 + 0)

Prerequisites: SWK 1010, SWK 1020 or permission of instructor

This course explores concepts and methods useful in assessing and addressing the strengths, status, developmental needs, and social issues of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. Relationships to families, groups, organizations, community and culture are explored and examined. Concepts of diversity and conflicts within this population-at-risk in both urban and rural settings will be presented. Issues of empowerment, support, equality, social justice, social policy and practice will be reviewed and discussed.

SWK 3600-4 (WMS 3600) Social Work with Women (4 + 0)

Prerequisites: SWK 1010, SWK 1020 or permission of instructor

This course views social work practice from a feminist social work perspective. It examines issues of equality, social justice, social policy, and practice for women in a patriarchal society. The role of beginning and generalist social workers with women will be examined in the areas of mental health, health, child welfare, welfare, and gerontology.

SWK 3700-4 Social Work and Early Intervention: Children Birth Through Five (4 + 0)

Prerequisites: SWK 1010, SWK 1020 or permission of instructor

This course focuses on parents as initial teachers and recognizes the importance of the early stages of development and the impact that the environment has upon children ages 0-5. Family supports, the early intervention system, and service coordination will be examined. The role of beginning and generalist social workers with this population will be illustrated throughout the identification, assessment, intervention, and evaluation stages of family social work practice.

SWK 3780-3 Social Welfare Policy (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: SWK 3050 or permission of instructor

Social welfare policies at the federal, state, and local levels form the context of direct practice. Social welfare legislation and programs are analyzed. Roles of advocate and lobbyist are examined. Past and present social policies are another focus of this course.

SWK 3790-4 Research in Social Work (4 + 0)

Prerequisite: fulfillment of admission requirements to the baccalaureate Social Work Program or permission of instructor for non-majors. Students must complete MTH 1210 before enrolling in this course.

This course presents fundamental principles, methodology and techniques of social research as applied to social work practice issues. The course emphasizes concepts, skills and values essential to the design and implementation of a research project. Major themes are critical analysis and effective utilization of published research.

SWK 3800-3 Family Preservation in Social Work (3 + 0)

Prerequisites: SWK 1010, SWK 1020 or permission of instructor

Family Preservation is the current model of practice used throughout child welfare and child protection services. This course focuses on the principles and practices of culturally sensitive, family preservation as it relates to the beginning professional. Knowledge and skills related to building family partnerships, family assessment, planning, and support through in-home services, life skills models, specialized responses to difficult populations, and service coordination are emphasized.

SWK 3990-4 Agency Experience II (1 + 3)

Also offered as: SWK 399A-399G (letter denotes concentration)

Prerequisites: SWK 1010, SWK 1020, SWK 2100, SWK 2150, SWK 2160 and SWK 3000

This course provides students an opportunity to experience working in a social work agency. Students will observe social work in action and experience themselves in helping roles under direct supervision. This course is designed for non-majors.

SWK 4010-4 Generalist Practice II (4 + 0)

Prerequisites: SWK 3050, SWK 3060, SWK 3410, SWK 3780, SWK 3790 or permission of instructor

Corequisite: SWK 4790

This course presents the assessment, intervention, evaluation, termination and follow-up stages of generalist practice with oppressed populations, i.e., diverse, urban populations-at-risk who have experienced historic and current social/economic injustice. This includes individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. Crisis intervention and risk management in protective services are also explored.

SWK 4250-3 Exploring Current Social Work Issues (3 + 0)

Prerequisites: SWK 3050, SWK 3060, SWK 3410, SWK 3780, SWK 3790 or permission of instructor

This course explores concepts and methods useful in assessing and addressing the impact of current social work issues on individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. Populations at risk in urban settings will be discussed.

SWK 4410-4 Advanced Cross-Cultural Social Work Issues (4 + 0)

Prerequisites: SWK 3050, SWK 3060, SWK 3410, SWK 3780, SWK 3790, SWK 4010 or permission of instructor

Emphasis is on empowerment of individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities who have experienced social and economic injustice. Students apply principles and perspectives essential to helping urban, populations-at-risk including African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic, Native-American and Anglo, through case examples. This course includes content on other minority groups such as the developmentally disabled, the aging, gays and lesbians, and women and children.

SWK 4790-5 Professional Field Experience I (0 + 15)

Also offered as: SWK 479A-479G (letter denotes concentration)

Prerequisites: SWK 3050, SWK 3060, SWK 3410, SWK 3780, SWK 3790 and permission of instructor

Corequisite: SWK 4010

Students begin to develop readiness for professional employment while in a supervised placement in a social agency serving diverse populations-at-risk. Students integrate knowledge, skills, values and ethics within social work practice at the micro, mezzo and macro levels. Students work toward remediating conditions of social and economic injustice while in the agency field placement.

SWK 4810-5 Professional Field Experience II (0 + 15)

Also offered as: SWK 381A-381G (letter denotes concentration)

Prerequisites: SWK 3050, SWK 3060, SWK 3410, SWK 3780, SWK 3790, SWK 4010, SWK 4790 and permission of instructor. Satisfaction of Level I and Level II General Studies course requirements and senior standing

Corequisite: SWK 4850

Students demonstrate readiness for professional employment while in their supervised placement in a social agency serving diverse populations-at-risk. Students integrate knowledge, skills, values and ethics within social work practice at the micro, mezzo and macro levels. Students have the opportunity to experience beginning social work practice during this second semester of their field placement. Students work toward remediating conditions of social and economic injustice while in the agency field placement. (Senior Experience)

SWK 4850-3 Integrative Seminar (3 + 0)

Prerequisites: SWK 3050, SWK 3060, SWK 3410, SWK 3780, SWK 3790, SWK 4010, SWK 4790 or permission of instructor

Corequisite: SWK 4810

This course is designed to provide for discussion and critical analysis of students' theoretical knowledge and field work experience. Content focuses on nine areas: values and ethics, diversity, social and economic justice, populations-at-risk, human behavior and the social environment, social policy, research, practice and professional field experience. Students utilize current field placement experiences to complete assignments in each of these content areas