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(SS) Social and Administrative SciencesSW – Social Work (continued)SW 320Social Work Practice II: GroupsPrerequisite: Admission to the Social Workprogram.This course introduces knowledge and skillsneeded for beginning practice with groups. Thisincludes exploration of the dynamics of groupprocesses and the use of group interventions toaddress a wide range of human needs. 3:0:3SW 325Human Diversity and Social JusticeThis course provides a foundation of knowledgefor more effective social work practice with adiversity of individuals and groups. It exploresthe background, world view and special needsof groups which vary in such respects as raceand ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, sexualorientation, and age. 3:0:3SW 330Social Welfare Policy and ProgramsThis course introduces students to the majorsocial welfare policies and programs of theUnited States today, and it examines thehistorical circumstances which gave rise tothose social welfare programs and the socialwork profession. Existing policies are criticallyexamined, and attention is given to methodsby which social policies might be influenced tobetter meet human needs and promote socialjustice. 3:0:3SW 335Social Work ResearchPrerequisite: Admission to the Social Workprogram.This course introduces basic methods of socialresearch, including various aspects of researchdesign, data collection, analysis, and reportingof findings. It examines both qualitative andquantitative research methods, and exploresthe application of social research knowledgeto critical assessment of published socialwork research and evaluation of social workinterventions and programs. 3:0:3SW 405Human Behavior and Social Environment IIPrerequisite: Admission to the Social Workprogram.This is the second sequential course whichexamines on the interplay of biological,psychological, social, and cultural factorswhich influence human behavior and humandevelopment through the life cycle. Anunderstanding of these influences provides afoundation from which to better understandand work with a diversity of clients. This coursefocuses on the period of middle adulthood toold age. 3:0:3SW 410Social Work Practice III: Organizations andCommunitiesPrerequisite: Admission to the Social Workprogram.This course introduces students to knowledgeand skills for social work practice withorganizations and communities. This includesan introduction to organizational management,acquiring grants for program funding, strategiesfor organizational change, and the experience ofworking in an agency setting under supervision.Community practice includes an introductionto community change strategies and methods ofadvocacy. 3:0:3SW 420Field Instruction ICo-requisites: SW 310, concurrent enrollmentin SW 421, and permission of the instructor.This course provides an educationally-orientedpractice experience in an agency setting underthe supervision of an approved agency-basedfield instructor. It provides an opportunity forstudents to apply the knowledge, skills, andethical principles presented in the classroomsetting. Students must complete a minimum of225 hours in the practicum setting. 5 credits.SW 421Field Instruction IIPrerequisites: SW 310, Social Work Major,and permission of the instructor.Co-requisite: SW 420.The aim of the seminar is to provide studentsan opportunity to resolve issues encounteredin the Field Instruction through sharing andinteraction with peers under the direction ofthe field instructor. Through analysis of theirfield experiences, students understanding andintegration of previous classroom learning isenhanced. 1:0:1346