S WK-SOCIAL WORK

S WK 221G. Introduction to Social Welfare - 3 cr.

A broad overview of current social problems and the role of social agencies and community members in addressing these problems.

S WK 251. Women s Issues in Social Work - 3 cr.

Examines gender-specific social problems and their identification and resolution through the use of social agencies and community resources. Community Colleges only.

S WK 253. Case Management - 3 cr.

Introduction to case management for social- and human-services workers. Overview of typical duties and responsibilities of a case manager, including setting goals, performing assessments, writing progress notes, and linking clients with other resources in the community. Recommended for students considering a career in social work or human services. Prerequisites: PSY 201G and S WK 221G. Community Colleges only.

S WK 300. Social Work Practice Skills - 3 cr.

Introduction to generalist social work practice. Interpersonal skills, values, and ethics required in the helping relationship. Taught in a small-group format. Corequisite: S WK 311. Restricted to S WK majors.

S WK 301. Orientation to Field - 1 cr.

This course will provide an orientation to social work field practicum requirements and the connection between classroom instruction and future practicum requirements. Corequisite(s): S WK 300. Restricted to S WK majors.

S WK 302. Service Learning and the Field - 3 cr.

This course introduces students to field work as an essential component of social work education. Students are required to provide a minimum of 40 hours of service to a human services agency. This course will focus on the connection between coursework, field work, the NASW Code of Ethics and skills needed to work with people. Prerequisite(s): SWK 300, SWK 301, SWK 309, SWK 311, SWK 331. Corequisite(s): SWK 313.

S WK 309. Sociocultural Concepts - 3 cr.

Theoretical and sociohistorical perspectives on racism, sexism, ageism, heterosexism, classism, ableism, and other forms of discrimination and oppression. Cultural diversity, strengths, and Southwest and border issues are examined.

S WK 310. Human Behavior and Social Systems - 4 cr.

Human growth and development over the life cycle, from conception through death. Study of individual s interrelationship with the major systems will be emphasized. Web-based course and part of CHSS major in Human and Community Service. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Restricted to HCS majors.

S WK 311. Human Behavior and the Social Environment I - 3 cr.

Major theories of human behavior and the life span from conception to adolescence. Restricted to S WK majors.

S WK 312. Human Behavior and the Social Environment II - 3 cr.

Continuation of S WK 311. Major theories of human behavior and the life span from young adulthood through old age. Prerequisite(s): S WK 311. Restricted to S WK majors.

S WK 313. Social Work Practice with Individuals - 3 cr.

Generalist social work practice theory and skills in engagement, information gathering, assessments, planning, interventions, evaluation, and termination with individual client systems. Prerequisite: S WK 300. Restricted to S WK majors.

S WK 331V. Introduction to Social Policy: History - 3 cr.

Historical overview of the economic, political, and cultural impact on social welfare policy, institutions, and professions with international content.

S WK 352. Social Welfare Policy: Legislation - 3 cr.

Analysis of recent and proposed social welfare policy, in areas of poverty, family and child welfare, employment and other human service legislation. Prerequisite: majors or consent of instructor.

S WK 400. Social Work Practice with Groups, Community, and Organizations - 3 cr.

Generalist social work practice theory and skills in engagement, information gathering, assessment, planning, interventions, evaluation, and termination with multicultural groups, organizations, and community. Prerequisites: S WK 300, S WK 313, and S WK 314. Restricted to S WK majors.

S WK 401. Field Experience I - 6 cr.

Supervised professional practice in a community social service agency, providing experiential instruction and learning. 240 clock hours required. Seminar required. Graded: S/U. Prerequisite(s): S WK 300, S WK 311, S WK 312, S WK 313, S WK 314, S WK 352. Restricted to S WK majors.

S WK 402. Field Experience II - 6 cr.

Supervised professional practice in a community social service agency, providing experiential instruction and learning. 240 clock hours required. Seminar required. Graded: S/U. Prerequisite(s): S WK 401. Restricted to S WK majors.

S WK 404. Integrative Field Seminar - 1 cr.

Students will use the field experience as the backdrop for assessing their own progress toward entry level generalist social work practice; to integrate coursework and field experience and develop their professional foundation. Prerequisite(s): S WK 401, S WK 414, S WK 404, S WK 467. Corequisite(s): S WK 402, S WK 416, S WK 468. Restricted to S WK majors.

S WK 414. Social Work Practice with Families - 3 cr.

Generalist social work practice theory and skills in engagement, information gathering, assessments, planning, interventions, evaluation, and termination with multicultural family systems. Prerequisite(s): S WK 300. Restricted to S WK majors.

S WK 415. Generalist Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities - 3 cr.

This course focuses on generalist social work values, knowledge and skills regarding practice with larger systems. Course content will include theories of community and organizational assessment and intervention. Strategies for advocacy and change, leadership for community and organizational change. Prerequisite(s): SWK 300, SWK 313. Corequisite(s): SWK 414, SWK 401, SWK 467.

S WK 416. Generalist Social Work Practice with Groups - 3 cr.

This course is designed to assist students to become effective in the practice of generalist intervention strategies with a variety of multicultural groups. Upon completion students will have knowledge, values and skills of generalist social work practice with small groups with an emphasis on cultural and human diversity; and be able to apply relevant theories that underlie generalist social work practice. Prerequisite(s): SWK 300, SWK 313, SWK 414, SWK 415. Corequisite(s): SWK 402, SWK 404, SWK 468.

S WK 420. Social Welfare Policy: Administration - 3 cr.

Application of economic, political and cultural theories that explain human behavior in organizations. Focus: effective administration and management of agencies responsible for implementing social welfare policy. Prerequisite(s): S WK 313, S WK 314, S WK 352, S WK 400, and S WK 401. Corequisite(s): S WK 402.

S WK 443. Family and Child Welfare Practice - 3 cr.

Current issues and interventions in child protection, foster care, family preservation and support, family reunification, adoption and permanency planning. Cannot receive credit for SWK 443 and MSW 543.

S WK 449. Independent Study - 1-6 cr.

Individual studies directed by consenting faculty with the prior approval of the department head. Prerequisite: majors or consent of instructor.

S WK 463. Social Work Practice with Hispanic Families - 3 cr.

Theory and skills relating to social work practice with Hispanic families. Emphasis on strengthening and empowering Hispanic families to perform their caregiving roles in their own environment. Prerequisite: S WK 300, S WK 313, S WK 314 and S WK 400.

S WK 465. Practice with the Elderly - 3 cr.

Concepts and skills needed for effective practice with older adults, their families, and others in their support systems. Attention to subgroups on an older population, including persons of color, health-impaired individuals, grandparent caregivers, and elderly gay men and women. Taught with MSW 565. Cannot receive credit for S WK 465 and MSW 565. Prerequisite(s): S WK 300, S WK 313, S WK 314 and S WK 400.

S WK 467. Social Work Research I - 3 cr.

Development of knowledge and skills needed to build practice knowledge, evaluate service delivery, and be effective consumers of research knowledge. The first of a two-course sequence that covers research methods, history of research, ethics, problem formulation, research design, measurement, and instrumentation. Restricted to SW K majors.

S WK 468. Social Work Research II - 3 cr.

Development of knowledge and skills needed to build practice knowledge, evaluate service delivery, and be effective consumers of research knowledge. The second of a two-course sequence that covers research literature, data collection, and data analysis. Prerequisite: S WK 467. Restricted to S WK majors.

S WK 490. Family and Child Welfare Policy - 3 cr.

Historical review and evolution of child welfare policies, initiatives and factors that influence child welfare service. Child welfare policies and services specific to the state of New Mexico are infused throughout the course. Taught with MSW 590. Cannot receive credit for S WK 490 and MSW 590. Prerequisite(s): S WK 313, S WK 314 and S WK 400.

S WK 497. Special Topics - 1-3 cr.

Specific subjects to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. May be used as a mandatory practice elective. Prerequisite: junior or above standing, majors or consent of instructor. May be repeated for unlimited credit under different subtitles.