2013 – 2014 - Barton College

267 Social WorkSWK 305. Marriage and the Family. 3.A study and analysis of the social characteristics of marriage and family customs principallyoriented toward acquainting the student with the behavioral aspects of modern family living. Fall.Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.SWK 310. Social Work Policy and Services II. 3.A study of contemporary social problems and the social welfare programs designed to amelioratethese problems. Legal issues and cases that relate to macro social work practice are discussed.Spring.SWK 320. Human Behavior and Social Environment II. 3.Covers human behavior from early adulthood through older adulthood. Emphasis placed on theinterrelatedness of biological, psychological, cultural, and societal factors which affect humanfunctioning. Spring.Prerequisites: BIO 101 or BIO 111 or BIO 311/313; PSY 101; SOC/SWK 101.SWK 321. Social Work Research. 3.Examination of concepts and procedures pertaining to social scientific inquiry with emphasis onresearch design and evaluating one’s own practice. Fall.SWK 328. Social Work Practice I. 3.A generalist approach to the practice of social work. Professional values, helping relationships,communication, interviewing skills, and recording skills are emphasized. Influences of diversity onthese aspects are reviewed. Simulated interviews and self-evaluation are significant components ofthe course. Spring.Prerequisites: SWK 201, and acceptance into the Social Work Program.Note: Open only to the student admitted to the Social Work Program who remains in good standing.SWK 340. Child Welfare. 3.As an introduction to the field of child welfare and an overview of related social welfare services,this course deals with the role of the social worker in this practice area. Generalist knowledge, skills,and values as applied to child welfare. Programs and services emphasized.Prerequisite: SWK 220.SWK 345 Racial and Ethnic Relations. 3.An overview of the racial and ethnic mosaic that exists in the United States. Focus on the culturaldiversity and multicultural heritage of the country. Provides the student access to much of theliterature on racial and ethnic groups. Fall, Spring.SWK 410. Major Social Problems. 3.A description of the major social problems in the contemporary world.Prerequisite: SOC/SWK 101.