Undergraduate Studies
Course Descriptions
GE Core denotes General Education Core credit, and GE Marker denotes General Education Marker credit, effective Fall 2001 for new undergraduates. AULER/CLER designations are intended for students who entered UNCG prior to Fall 2001 and who are following All University or College Liberal Education Requirements. Contact the Registrar's Office for more details.
SWK 215 Introduction to Social Work (3:3). Introduction to social welfare programs and social work practice. Topics include: social problems confronting society; societal and community helping resources; social work practice in a changing society. Supervised volunteer experience required.
SWK 310 Social Policy and Services (4:3:3). Fall. Examination and survey of historical development of the concept of social welfare; analysis of theoretical framework used to organize the study of social welfare services. Supervised volunteer experience required. Pr. 215 or permission of instructor.
SWK 311 Human Behavior and Social Environment (3:3). Fall. Emphasis on theories relevant to understanding and influencing change on the societal, organizational, group, and individual levels. Pr. 215 or permission of instructor. [GE Core: GSB. AULER/CLER: SB, CSB]
SWK 312 Social Environmental Analysis (3:3). Spring. Examination and analysis of human service delivery systems in the context of race, age, sex differences, sexual preferences, and other social and cultural differences. Emphasizes the roles of professionals in policy. Pr. 310 and 311.
SWK 315 Social Work, Diversity, and Vulnerable Populations (3:3). Examination and understanding of cultural and human diversity with focus on oppressed groups. Students will have the opportunity to learn about broad differences and likenesses among diverse populations and cultures. Pr. 215, 310, 311; major or minor in social work.
SWK 325 Research in Social Work Practice (3:3). Spring. Focus on social workers as both consumers and producers of research. Emphasis on using research for needs assessment, evaluation of social work interventions and creation of new social work knowledge. Pr. 215, 310, 311, and STA 108 or SOC 302, and admission to major.
SWK 351 Professional Skills (3:3:1). Spring. Lecture-laboratory course to teach verbal and written skills necessary for conducting the helping interview and other related social work activities. Extensive use of simulated role play experience and instructor/peer feedback. Pr. 215, 310, 311, and admission to major.
SWK 411 Social Work Methods I (3:3). Fall. Emphasis on knowledge, values, process, and skills in social work practice and introduction to interventive methods. Pr. admission to practice sequence; coreq. must be taken concurrently with SWK 413 and 41; majors only.
SWK 412 Social Work Methods II (3:3). Spring. Focus on development of social work practice skills emphasizing delivery of social services. Pr. 411; coreq. must be taken concurrently with SWK 414 and 416; majors only.
SWK 413 Field Instruction I (5:0:16). Fall. Educationally-directed learning experienced by performing a range of activities related to entry-level practice. Pr. admission to the Department, completion of 215, 310, 311, 315, 325 and 351, and admission to field instruction; coreq. 411 and 415.
SWK 414 Field Instruction II (5:0:16). Spring. Continuation of SWK 413. Emphasis placed upon extended application and evaluation in the practice environment. Pr. 411, 413 and 415; coreq 412 and 416.
SWK 415 Field Instruction Seminar I (1:1). Fall. Critical review and analysis of application of social work theory in practice setting. Pr. admission to the practice sequence; coreq. must be taken concurrently with SWK 411 and 413.
SWK 416 Field Instruction Seminar II (1:1). Spring. Continues critical review and analysis of social work theory in practice setting. Pr. 415; coreq. must be taken concurrently with SWK 412 and 414.
SWK 451 Special Problems in Social Work (1 to 3). Intensive independent study of specialized topics. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Pr. requires written plan, permission of sponsoring instructor, and approval of department head.
SWK 491 Family-Centered Interdisciplinary Practice: System of Care (3:3). System of care core values/principles infuse service planning/delivery. Students develop competencies in family-centerdness, client partnerships; community services; cultural competency; interagency collaboration. Placement with families included (SP). (Same as HDF 491, HEA 491, RPT 491, PSY 491) Pr. permission of instructor.
Courses for Advanced Undergraduates & Graduate Students
Undergraduate social work majors may not enroll in a 500-level social work course unless they have completed at least 84 semester hours including SWK 215, 310, 311, 315, 325, and 351; or have received special permission of the instructor. Undergraduate social work minors must also have completed a minimum of 84 semester hours including SWK 215, 310, and 311 or receive permission of the instructor to take a 500-level social work course.
SWK 505 Interpersonal Skills Lab (3:3). Prepares students for entry into field instruction; examination and practice of interpersonal communication skills needed for professional practice and social service delivery. Pr. permission of instructor.
SWK 510 Selected Topics in Social Work (1 to 3). Opportunity for students to study in depth a topic of special interest. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. Pr. permission of instructor.
SWK 520 Methods and Practice of Family and Marital Therapy (3:3). Systems/communications approach to marital and family therapy. Students develop ability to apply concepts to understand and intervene in family systems. Related therapeutic concepts and techniques also discussed. Pr. 6 hours of marital and family theory plus permission of instructor.
SWK 530 Social Agency Program Development (3:3). Organization of new agencies or those initiating additional services. Needs assessment, resource development, grant writing, agency operations, and relationships with funding agencies. Pr. permission of instructor.
SWK 540 Social Work in Community Correction (3:3). Discussion of preventative and diversion programs. Consideration of probation and parole services. Emphasis on the professional role as service provider. Pr. permission of instructor.
SWK 550 Social Services in Health Care (3:3). Examination of social services in health care settings. Emphasis on organizational context, interdisciplinary cooperation, and skill required for work in primary care setting. Pr. permission of instructor.
SWK 551 Special Problems in Social Work (1 to 3). Intensive, independent study of specialized topics. Pr. requires written plan, permission of sponsoring instructor, and approval of department head.
SWK 570 Social Services for the Aging (3:3). Systematic study of social work approaches to providing services to the aging. Focus on current policies, services, and models of practice. Pr. permission of instructor.
SWK 575 Social Work and the Law (3:3). Focus on the professional and ethical responsibilities, knowledge base of the law which is required for social work practice, and legal issues for the profession. Pr. permission of instructor.
SWK 580 Long Term Care Policies for Elderly (3:3). Consideration of financing, organization and delivery of health and human services to those who are elderly and disabled or limited in capabilities for a relatively long period. Pr. permission of instructor.
SWK 582 School Social Work (3). Examination and understanding of school social work services with emphasis on professional standards, cultural sensitivity, accountability, and program planning. Pr. permission of instructor.
SWK 584 Social Services for Children (3:3). Designed for practitioners and students to provide knowledge for working with children and to teach strategies, techniques, and skills for effective treatment. Pr. permission of instructor.
SWK 585 Social Work with Families in Crisis (3:3). Social work practice with families in crisis, with a focus on problems currently faced by families and strategies to help them. Pr. 310, 311, 312 and 351 or HDF 212 and HDF 410 or permission of instructor.
SWK 590 Social Services in Industry (3:3). Overview of employee assistance programs, explanation of worker-as-client, and introduction to social work strategies and service in the workplace. Pr. permission of instructor.
SWK 595 Information Technology in the Human Services (3:3). Exploration of impact of information technology on human services, including effects on service delivery, confidentiality issues, management, and new roles for social workers. Includes hands-on computer experience. Pr. one course in social research methods or introduction to computers, or permission of instructor.
