Undergraduate Catalog - University of Louisiana at Monroe

236 UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA MONROE 2012-2013 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
SOCIAL WORK
(SOCW)
This undergraduate Social Work program is
accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
(CSWE). The primary objective of the major is to prepare
students for beginning professional social work practice.
Required for a major: Social Work 1001, 1002, 2005,
3001, 3003, 3005, 3015, 4016, 4021, 4022, 6 hours of
Social Work electives and Sociology 4050 and a grade
of “C” or higher in all courses required for a major—Total
of 39 semester hours. A grade of “C” or above must be
achieved in prerequisite courses prior to enrollment in
higher level courses.
Students may choose to complete a minor as part of
their free electives.
For Undergraduates Only
1001. INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK. 3 cr. The historical
development of the social work profession to the present. The
knowledge, values, and skills required for the profession are
identified. The role of social workers in various fields of social
work practice is described.
1002. SOCIAL WELFARE AS AN INSTITUTION. 3 cr. The structure
and function of public and private agencies that have been
developed to help meet human needs. This course will integrate
society’s values with program services provided to prevent or
alleviate social problems experienced by individuals, groups and
communities.
2005. HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT I. 3 cr.
An introduction to basic principles and fundamental concepts
necessary for acquiring and organizing knowledge about human
behavior and the social environment. Concentration on the
stages of individual development from birth to old age. Students
are required to volunteer 30 clock hours in an agency approved
by the classroom instructor. Prerequisites: SOCW 1001 and
1002 or approval of department head and/or instructor.
3001. INTERVIEWING AND THE HELPING RELATIONSHIP. 3 cr.
Develops theoretical knowledge and practical skills in interviewing,
and recording by studying concepts, principles, and techniques
in the classroom and by applying them in role-play interview
situations. Students are required to volunteer 30 clock hours in an
agency approved by the classroom instructor. Prerequisites: SOCW
1001, 1002, and 2005 and Social Work major.
3003. SOCIAL POLICY AND SOCIAL WORK. 3 cr. Learning to identify
and analyze the processes of social policy decision-making in the
social, political, and economic arenas. Examines societal values
and ideologies which relate to the development of social policies
and programs. Prerequisites: SOCW 1001, 1002 and Social
Work or Pre-Social Work major. Offered to non-majors who have
completed the University core English composition, humanities,
social sciences requirements with the permission of department
head and/or instructor.
3005. HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT II. 3 cr. An
introduction to knowledge, theories, and concepts about human
behavior from the perspective of mezzo systems interactions
with micro and macro systems. Prerequisite: SOCW 1001;1002;
and 2005 and Social Work or Pre-Social Work major. Offered
to non-majors who have completed the University core English
composition, humanities, social sciences requirements with the
permission of department head and/or instructor.
3015. PRACTICE I. 3 cr. The focus of this course is to enhance and
develop the skills necessary for generalist social work practice
with micro and mezzo client systems. Utilization of an ecological
systems approach to assessing and addressing problems in
living is examined The impact of human diversity on the practice
intervention is emphasized. Prerequisites: SOCW 2005 and 3001
and Social Work major.
3020. FUNDAMENTALS OF CASE MANAGEMENT. 3 cr. This course
introduces students to the concept of case management and
how it is used to provide human services. Students will explore
the many factors affecting case management today including
federal legislation, emerging client groups, technology, shifting
demographics, new service delivery models, and the resulting
ethical and legal dilemmas. Pre-requisites: SOCW 1001, 1002
and Social Work or Pre-Social Work major. Offered to non-majors
who have completed the University core English composition,
humanities, social sciences requirements with the permission of
department head and/or instructor.
4004. SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL ASPECTS OF DISABILITIES. 3 cr.
The course examines physical and developmental disabilities
from four basic perspectives using an interdisciplinary ecological
approach: (1) physical and medical aspects of disabilities; (2)
psychosocial and emotional aspects of disabilities; (3) micro and
macro-level intervention approaches and (4) advocacy, policymaking,
and legislative efforts by and on behalf of people with
disabilities at the local, state, and national levels. Prerequisites:
Junior level standing or permission of the department head and/
or the instructor.
4005. DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS. 3 cr. An organized introduction to
and synopsis of the criteria for understanding and interpreting
individual diagnoses in the DSM-IV and other diagnostic tools
related to the functionality of human behavior in the context of
diverse social systems. Prerequisites: PSYC 2001 and 4001 and
junior standing.
4015. QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE. 3
cr. This course is intended to provide the students with the basic
skills needed to do qualitative research. This course examines
special problems in social work and human service provision
using qualitative research methods. Prerequisites: junior standing
or approval of department head and/or instructor.
4016. PRACTICE II. 3 cr. Generalist social work theory and its
application at the macro level of practice. This course will focus
on the application of social work skills of assessment and
problem-solving at the organizational and community level. To be
taken concurrently with Social Work 4021 and 4022. Social Work
majors only.
4021. FIELD EDUCATION IN SOCIAL WORK. 6 cr. Supervised
practice in an approved social work agency for four full days
weekly. Fall or Spring enrollment. Application must be made in
the first month of the semester prior to enrolling in Field Work.
Prerequisites: Completed all 1000 and 2000 level courses,
earned a grade of “C” or higher in all courses required for a
major, and earned a GPA of 2.3 in all courses required for the
degree. During enrollment in Field Education, the student will
enroll in Social Work 4016 and 4022. One additional course may
be taken during this semester. Social Work majors only.
4022. FIELD EDUCATION SEMINAR. 3 cr. To be taken by all students
enrolled in SOCW 4021, FIELD EDUCATION IN SOCIAL
WORK. The course content is integrated with the field practicum
experience. This is a capstone course addressing materials
covered in all social work foundation areas from the perspective
of a generalist social work practitioner. Emphasis is on value
and ethics, diversity, research, social and economic justice, and
populations-at-risk. The formal evaluation of social work students
is conducted via an exit exam and an assessment of written and
oral communication skills. Social Work majors only.
4035. DIRECTED STUDY. 1-3 cr. Guided readings in selected areas
directed by instructor on an individual basis. May not be taken for
more than three credits. Prerequisite: Junior standing and prior
approval by supervising professor.
For Undergraduates and Graduates
4001. THE CHILD AND THE COMMUNITY. 3 cr. Examines the
common and particular needs of children in the community, social
welfare services and resources developed by communities for the
care and training of children. Prerequisites: Junior standing or
by approval of department head and/or instructor.