2007-2008 Undergraduate Academic Catalog - Plymouth State ...

CoursesSS 4910 Independent Study 1–3 creditsConsent required of the instructor who willsupervise the independent study and theDepartment Chair.SV – Study Abroad: MexicoSV 1030 Regular SpanishProgram4 creditsIndividualized instruction in a small-sizeclass environment. A total immersion experiencefor beginning students. Offeredthrough Plymouth’s Study Abroad Programin Cuernavaca, Mexico. Four weeks at this programis equivalent to a one-semester course atPSU and can be used to complete one half ofthe BA language requirement; can fit either theSP 1010–1020 or the SP 1110–1120 sequence.Please see the Languages and LinguisticsDepartment Chair for information on thisprogram. Winterim or Summer.SV 3000 Advanced SpanishProgram4 creditsIndividualized instruction in a small-size classenvironment. A total immersion experiencefor students beyond the beginning level. Thiscourse is offered through Plymouth’s StudyAbroad Program in Cuernavaca, Mexico.Four weeks at this program is equivalent toa one-semester course at PSU, can be used tocomplete one half of the BA language requirementand can be applied to the Spanish majoror minor; can fit the SP 2010–2020 sequenceor above. Please see the Languages andLinguistics Department Chair for informationon this program. Winterim or Summer.SW – Social WorkSW 2050 Introduction to Social WelfarePolicy3 creditsIntroduces students to the history and conceptionsof social welfare and the role of governmentin the U.S. in meeting basic humanneeds and promoting human development.Falls and Springs. (SPSY)SW 2200 Introduction to SocialWork4 creditsIntroduces students to the history, practice, valuesand perspective of social work. Providesan overview of social problems and social servicesfor different populations with an emphasison advancing social and economic justice.Students participate in an observational servicelearning component (2 hours/week or 30hours/semester) arranged individually withthe instructor. Falls and Springs. (SPSY)SW 2500 Human Biology for SocialWorkers and the SocialSciences3 creditsGives students a basic understanding of humanbiology and how it relates to human behaviorand the social environment. Integrates socialwork theory with human biology theory andhelps students understand the role of humanbiology in social work’s biopsychosocial perspective.Falls.SW 3050 Perspectives on Aging 3 creditsExamines concepts of aging, the aging processand its impact on individuals, familiesand society, and differences and disparitiesin aging by race, class and gender. Studentsexamine demographic trends, as well as physical,social and emotional changes associatedwith aging. Political and economic issues ofaging and older adulthood in modern societyare also considered from both an historical andcontemporary perspective. Springs. (WECO)SW 3100 Child Welfare and FamilyServices3 creditsProvides an overview of the development of thechild welfare system in the U.S. from institutionalcare in the 1800s to the current system ofsupportive, foster care, adoption and protectiveservices. Emphasizes the economic conditionof children and families that underlie the problemsof child welfare. Reviews the organizationand delivery of child welfare services in NH.Falls and Springs.SW 3150 Child Maltreatment 3 creditsA critical examination of the etiology of childmaltreatment. Explores causality, interventionsto prevent or remedy child maltreatment,abuse, neglect, family violence and psychologicalmaltreatment. Considers oppression,poverty and cultural factors relevant to childmaltreatment. Springs.SW 3250 Families, Schools, andCommunity 3 creditsFocuses on family systems (functions, stagesand types) and their interface with schooland community (functions, types, issues).Examines problems and issues, includingeffective parenting, abuse and neglect, substanceabuse, juvenile delinquency and insufficientfamily supports and resources. Providesoverview of role of schools and communitiesin promotion of healthy families and considersmodels for prevention, assessment, interventionand evaluation. Falls.SW 3300 Mental Health andSociety3 creditsExamines current issues and problems inmental health, mental illness and health caredelivery from a domestic and global perspective.Studies the impact of social life, including culture,social class, race and ethnicity, gender andage on physical and emotional health. Studiesthe history and current status of mental healthcare and service delivery in the United Statesand other nations. Addresses cross-culturalissues and challenges, epidemiological trends,treatment methods and interventions andmental health outcomes. Falls. (GACO)SW 3340 Human Behavior and the SocialEnvironment I 3 creditsThe study of human behavior as it influencesand is influenced by the social environment,including factors such as race, age, social class,gender and geographic location. Provides anunderstanding of the impact of these factorsfrom birth to adolescence. A social systemsmodel is used to study the impact of theseinfluences on individuals, families, groups,organizations and community. Open to majorsand Interdisciplinary majors with Social Workas one area of concentration, or permission ofthe instructor. Falls. Prerequisite(s): PS 2010,SO 2220, SW 2200, SW 2500.SW 3350 Human Behavior and theSocial Environment II 3 creditsThe study of human behavior as it influencesand is influenced by the social environment,including factors such as race, age, social class,gender and geographic location. Provides anunderstanding of the impact of these factorsfrom adolescence to old age. A social systemsmodel is used to study the impact of theseinfluences on individuals, families, groups,organizations and community. Open to majorsand Interdisciplinary majors with Social Workas one area of concentration, or permissionof the instructor. Springs. Prerequisite(s): SW2200, SW 2500, PS 2010, SO 2220.SW 3440 Topics in Social Work 3 creditsSpecialized topics in social welfare and socialwork not normally covered in depth in otherSocial Work courses. Possible topics include:substance abuse, income maintenance, administration,school social work. Course may berepeated with a different topic. Occasionally.Prerequisite(s): SW 2200.SW 3450 Social Welfare Policy andServices3 creditsThe study of major social welfare policies(income maintenance, health care, employment,social services) in the United States.Policies and services reviewed in historicalperspective. Falls. Open to majors andInterdisciplinary majors with Social Work asone area of concentration, or permission of theinstructor. Prerequisite(s): SW 2050.SW 3460 Human Diversity and theSocial Environment 3 creditsPrepares students for social work practicewith people of color, women and gay/lesbian308 Plymouth State University Academic Catalog 2007–2008