Social Work M.S.W.
COURSE OFFERINGS IN SOCIAL WORK (SW)
Upper Division
590. Special Topics
Special topics in social work. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor as topics change. Prerequisite: junior, senior or graduate standing. (4 units)
595. Independent Study
Special topics involving library and/or field research. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (1-4 units)
Graduate/Post-Baccalaureate
May not be taken by undergraduate students.
602. Foundation Micro Practice
Introduction to generalist model of practice with individuals, families and groups, comparative theories of micropractice, introductory intervention skills. Prerequisites: classified graduate standing in the MSW program and consent of department.
A. I: Overview of generalist model and history (4 units)
B. II: Comparative theories and models. Prerequisite: SW 602A. (4 units)
C. III: Introductory intervention skills. Prerequisite: SW 602B. (2 units)
604. Human Behavior in the Social Environment
Critical appraisal and review of individual development from infancy through old age, from biological, sociological, cultural and psychological perspectives. Prerequisites: classified graduate standing in the MSW program and consent of department.
A. I: Birth Through Adolescence. (4 units)
B. II: Adulthood and Aging. Prerequisite: SW 604A. (4 units)
606. Foundation Macro Practice
Introduction to generalist model of practice with organizations and communities including policy practice in both arenas. Theories of power and leadership. Introductory skills in task groups, leadership and collaboration. Prerequisites: classified graduate standing in the M.S.W. program and consent of department.
A. I: Overview of generalist model and history. (4 units)
B. II: Practice theory and models. Prerequisite: SW 606A. (4 units)
C. III: Introductory intervention skills. Prerequisite: SW 606B. (2 units)
608. Field Work
Advanced practice experience in public and private agencies with individuals, families, groups, formal organizations and communities. Graded credit/no credit. Prerequisites: classified graduate standing in the MSW program and consent of department.
A. Foundation Field Work I. Field placement hours (160) and monthly seminar. (4 units)
B. Foundation Field Work II. Field placement hours (160) and monthly seminar. Prerequisite: SW 608A. (4 units)
C. Foundation Field Work III. Field placement hours (160) and monthly seminar. Prerequisite: SW 608B. (4 units)
D. Advanced Field Work I. Field placement hours (200) and monthly seminar. Prerequisite: SW 608C. (4 units)
E. Advanced Field Work II. Field placement hours (200) and monthly seminar. Prerequisite: SW 608D. (4 units)
F. Advanced Field Work III. Field placement hours (200) and monthly seminar. Prerequisite: SW 608E. (4 units)
612. Social Work Research I
Theory, practice and methods of data collection and analysis. An examination of the role of research in the development of social work. Prerequisites: classified graduate standing in the MSW program and consent of department. (4 units)
613. Social Work Research II
Further examination of the role of research in the development of social work theory, practice and methods of data collection and analysis. Prerequisites: SW 612 and consent of department. (4 units)
614. Child Abuse and Neglect
Critical analysis of child maltreatment and neglect, focusing upon recent research and treatment innovations. Satisfies California LCSW and MFCC requirements. Prerequisite: classified graduate standing in the MSW program or consent of instructor. (4 units)
615. Domestic Violence
An introduction to the knowledge, skills, and values utilized in direct social work practice with victims and perpetrators of domestic violence. (4 units)
616. Human Sexuality and Social Work Practice
Critical analysis of issues and problems associated with human sexuality with an emphasis on sexually oppressed groups and the sexual life cycle from a psychosocial perspective. Satisfies California LCSW and MFCC requirements. Prerequisite: classified graduate standing in the MSW program or consent of instructor. (4 units)
617. Social Work with People with Disabilities
Theories, practice, models of service delivery, and ethical and legal issues related to social work interventions with people with disabilities. (4 units)
620. Social Work with Alcohol and Drug Abuse
An examination of theories, research and treatment regarding alcohol and drug abuse. Satisfies California LCSW and MFCC requirement. Prerequisite: classified graduate standing in the MSW program or consent of instructor. (4 units)
621. Group Work With Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Training in group work with persons affected by chemical dependency. Course includes group communication theory, a study of behaviors common to chemical dependency, and assessment and techniques of group intervention. (4 units)
622. Crisis Intervention and Emergency Treatment
An examination of crisis theory. Principles and practice of crisis intervention treatment. Prerequisite: classified graduate standing in the MSW program or consent of instructor. (4 units)
625. Research Project
A culminating graduate experience in which a practice issue specific to the student's field setting and specialization is objectively evaluated and presented orally and in writing.
A. I. Students gather data and complete initial stages of implementation of research project. Prerequisites: SW 612, 613 and consent of department. (2 units)
B. II. Students complete data analysis, write the research report and present findings. Prerequisites: SW 612, 613, 625A and consent of department. (2 units)
626. Social Service Administration
Study of public and private social service organization management, including organizational goals and processes, fund-raising, public relations, and fiscal and human resources. Prerequisite: classified graduate standing in the MSW program or consent of instructor. (4 units)
627. Psychopathology
An advanced human behavior course giving the student an understanding of dysfunctional behavior and the application of DSM to the diagnostic function. Formerly SW 604C and 627. Prerequisites: SW 604A, 604B and consent of department. (4 units)
628. Community Organization
Prepares the social work student for work in communities to identify community problems, to stimulate development of appropriate organizations and to bring about social change. Prerequisite: classified graduate standing in the MSW program or consent of instructor. (4 units)
629. Advanced Social Welfare Policy Analysis
Examines in an analytical, behavioral and systems sciences approach social welfare policy with an emphasis on the development of evaluative skills in applied decision making. This course is equivalent to PA 680. Public Policy Analysis. Students may not receive credit for both. Prerequisites: SW 606A, 606B and consent of department. (4 units)
630. Social Work Intervention with Families
Study of social work practice situations in which the family is the primary unit of treatment. Includes the work of Satir, Ritchie and Bowen among others. Prerequisite: classified graduate standing in the MSW program or consent of instructor. (4 units)
631. Social Work Intervention with Children
Preparation for social work practice with children who have serious social, emotional and physical difficulties. The course prepares students for work in social work settings such as family service and community mental health settings where dysfunctional children are often seen. Prerequisite: classified graduate standing in the MSW program or consent of instructor. (4 units)
632. Forensic Social Work
Focus on evidential and procedural rules in court testimony which relate to social work practice. Emphasis on court testimony involving child abuse and neglect, sexual violence, and institutionalization of the mentally ill. Prerequisite: classified graduate standing in the MSW program or consent of instructor. (4 units)
633. Social Work Intervention with the Elderly
Intervention with the elderly. Case management functions of social work practice with the elderly as well as clinical interventions in problems often troubling the elderly. Prerequisite: classified graduate standing in the MSW program or consent of instructor. (4 units)
634. Play Therapy With Children in Crisis
Examines the theoretical background of play therapy, the assessment of children in crisis, the goals, process and technique of play therapy. (4 units)
635. Supervision in Social Work
Review of major supervisory functions in social work agencies with special attention to clinical supervision of practice, supervising compliance with agency policies and supervision of agency workload expectations. Prerequisite: classified graduate standing in the MSW program or consent of instructor. (4 units)
637. School Social Work
Addresses competences such as social work with students and teachers in the classroom setting; social work with students and their families around learning issues and family problems; the application of learning theory to students' school experience; social work with diverse student populations; case management of services both inside and outside the school site; and social work in the community setting to promote student learning. (4 units)
638. Public Child Welfare: Policy and Practice
Public child welfare services and issues from an advanced generalist perspective. Prepares social work students for evidence-based, culturally competent, family-focused, strength-based, and outcome-oriented child welfare practice. (4 units)
641. Social Work and the Law
Addresses the knowledge and skills needed by social workers when interfacing with the legal system in various social work practice settings including children, youth and families; and mental health. Formerly a topic under SW 690. (4 units)
645. Social Work Advanced Micro Practice I
Theories and models of practice learned in Foundation year curriculum are applied to the acquisition of practice skills that can be applied to work with individuals, groups and families within specific social work practice settings. Formerly SW 640. Prerequisites: completion of Foundation courses and consent of department. (4 units)
646. Social Work Advanced Micro Practice II
Models of practice relating to skills and competencies such as case management, inter-agency collaboration and advanced multi-system assessment are addressed. Prerequisites: SW 645 and consent of department. (4 units)
647. Social Work Advanced Micro Practice III
Social work practice with individuals, families and groups in specific populations commonly served by social workers. This includes an understanding of the various roles a social worker might play with this client population including, therapist, case manager, medication manager, protective services worker, substance abuse specialist, researcher, educator, etc. Prerequisites: SW 646 and consent of department. (2 units)
655. Social Work Advanced Macro Practice I
Theories and models of community practice and organizational/ agency development that have been learned in the Foundation year are applied to the development of specific skills while working with organizations/agencies and communities in social work settings. This includes social planning, community development, political advocacy, and social action. Formerly SW 650. Prerequisites: completion of Foundation year courses and consent of department. (4 units)
656. Social Work Advanced Macro Practice II
Strategies for organizational and community change including policy practice in both organizational/agency and community settings, coalition building, program development, budgeting, grant writing and interagency networking. Formerly SW 651. Prerequisites: SW 655 and consent of department. (4 units)
657. Social Work Advanced Macro Practice III
Leading organizational/agency development and change. Social work roles addressed include supervisor, trainer/mentor, team leader and program evaluator. Formerly SW 652. Prerequisites: SW 656 and consent of department. (2 units)
660. Advanced Practice Integrative Seminar
Integration of content learned in the micro and macro sequences through the use of case studies and a seminar model of learning. Prerequisites: SW 645, 646 655, and 656, current enrollment in SW 647 and 657 and consent of department. (2 units)
690. Advanced Topics in Social Work
An intensive study of some aspect of social work. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisite: classified graduate standing in the MSW program or consent of instructor. (4 units)
698. Continuous Enrollment for Graduate Candidacy Standing
Independent study leading to completion of requirements (other than course work) for the master's degree. To retain classified standing in the master's program, a student must enroll in 698 each quarter until the project or thesis is accepted or the comprehensive examination passed. Cannot be used to satisfy degree requirements. Students who enroll in 698 through the university have full use of all university facilities. See Page 343, Culminating Experience: Exam, Thesis, or Project. Prerequisites: advancement to candidacy and approval of program graduate coordinator or, if an interdisciplinary studies major, consent of the Dean of Graduate Studies. (0-6 units)
699. Thesis Research
Preparation of a thesis for the Master of Social Work degree program under the direction of a student's thesis committee. Prerequisites: classified graduate standing and consent of department. (4 units)
999. Graduate Comprehensive Examination
An assessment of the student's ability to integrate the knowledge of the area, show critical and independent thinking and demonstrate mastery of the subject matter. Prerequisites: advancement to candidacy, approval of department, completion of course work in the master's program and in good academic standing. Required for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential, Social Work only. (0 units)
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