2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
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SWK 3513 Child Abuse and Neglect3 credits: 3 hours lecturePresents major topics in the area <strong>of</strong> child abuse andneglect, such as warning signs, use <strong>of</strong> appropri<strong>at</strong>eservices, and prevention.SWK 3523 Working with Children <strong>at</strong> Risk3 credits: 3 hours lectureEmphasis <strong>of</strong> course is on working with <strong>at</strong>-risk childrenin home and school environments, and the partnershiproles <strong>of</strong> parents, teachers, and social workers. A total <strong>of</strong>12 hours <strong>of</strong> field experience for the semester is required.SWK 3543 Learning Through Community Service3 credits: 1 hour lecture, 8 hours field experience perweekPrerequisites: SWK 1013, or both SOC 2213 and PSY1013, or permission <strong>of</strong> instructorStudents have an opportunity to develop knowledge <strong>of</strong>and basic skills in social service work throughexperience in agencies or other community settings. Aminimum <strong>of</strong> 110 hours <strong>of</strong> field experience for thesemester is required.SWK 3653 Special Topics in Social Work3 credits: 3 hours lectureThis course is an examin<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> various topics <strong>of</strong>interest to social work and other human service majors.Topics include diversity advocacy, aging, communityorganiz<strong>at</strong>ion, poverty, and social justice. This course isavailable on a rot<strong>at</strong>ing basis or as interest indic<strong>at</strong>es.Students can repe<strong>at</strong> this course for up to 6 hours <strong>of</strong>credit.SWK 3663 Family Centered Services3 credits: 3 hours lectureThis course covers the concepts <strong>of</strong> family centeredpractice, family preserv<strong>at</strong>ion, and rel<strong>at</strong>ed child welfareissues, with an emphasis on intervention str<strong>at</strong>egies andservices.SWK 3813 Children and the Law3 credits: 3 hours lectureThis course covers the legal principles rel<strong>at</strong>ed tochildren. It includes indepth coverage <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Arkansas</strong>Juvenile Code, Child Maltre<strong>at</strong>ment Act, and otherapplicable st<strong>at</strong>utes.SWK 3913 Crisis Intervention3 credits: 3 hours lectureThis course examines the basic theory and skills <strong>of</strong>crisis intervention, including concepts, constructs, andtechniques.SWK 4313 Generalist Social Work Practice III3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: SWK 3213Third practice course covers the theory and skills <strong>of</strong> thegeneralist method <strong>of</strong> social work. Focus is on mid- andmacro-level systems, employing the processes <strong>of</strong>empowerment practice learned in the first two practicecourses. Restricted to SWK majors.SWK 4419 Generalist Social Work Field Practicum9 credits: 30 hours field experience per weekPrerequisite: SWK 4313Co-requisites: SWK 4421, SWK 4633Social work majors have an opportunity to apply socialwork knowledge, values, and skills in a social worksetting under appropri<strong>at</strong>e supervision. A minimum <strong>of</strong>420 hours <strong>of</strong> field experience for the semester isrequired. Restricted to SWK majors.SWK 4421 Generalist Social Work Field PracticumSeminar1 credit: 1 hour lecturePrerequisite: SWK 4313Co-requisites: SWK 4419, SWK 4633A seminar course designed to help students processtheir field practicum experiences and integr<strong>at</strong>eknowledge, values, and skills into generalist socialwork practice. Restricted to SWK majors.SWK 4633 Generalist Social Work in RuralEnvironments3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisite: SWK 4313Co-requisites: SWK 4419, SWK 4421Emphasis is on the special consider<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> generalistsocial work practice in rural and small townenvironments. Specific Issues th<strong>at</strong> concern ruralpopul<strong>at</strong>ions and the generalist social worker arecovered. Restricted to SWK majors.SWK 479V Independent Study in Social WorkVariable creditConsult the Independent Study Courses section in theAcademic Regul<strong>at</strong>ions chapter <strong>of</strong> this c<strong>at</strong>alog forprerequisites and description.U ST Courses(<strong>University</strong> Studies)U ST 1013 Contemporary Issues3 credits: 3 hours lectureNOTE: General elective credit only. May not be countedtoward major, minor, or general educ<strong>at</strong>ion requirements.May not be repe<strong>at</strong>ed for credit.Survey <strong>of</strong> contemporary issues emphasizingintern<strong>at</strong>ional awareness and understanding.U ST 221V Field CourseVariable creditNOTE: Does not count toward major, minor, or generaleduc<strong>at</strong>ion. No more than 9 hours <strong>of</strong> field courses in<strong>University</strong> Studies can be counted toward gradu<strong>at</strong>ion.A field experience in the subject indic<strong>at</strong>ed designed toenrich the student’s background.Course Descriptions215
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