- SOCW201 - An Introduction to the Social Work Profession
Explore the professional side of Social Work, establish the foundation for success in their education and professional development. Must be a social work major and have successfully completed UNIV 101.
Credit Hours: 3
- SOCW275 - Social Welfare as a Social Institution
Explores the interdependence of social, cultural, political and economic factors in the history and practice of social welfare with special reference to development of the social work profession. Focus on service integration and coordination in community-based delivery systems in rural areas, especially for poor and oppressed populations. Minimum grade "C" required.
Credit Hours: 3
- SOCW291 - Social Work with Minority Groups
Exploration of the needs, experiences and attitudes of minority populations pertaining to delivery of social services in rural settings. Emphasis on relationship of cultural diversity to practice, policy and research content.
Credit Hours: 3
- SOCW295 - Volunteerism & Service Learning
This course is designed for freshmen and sophomores who are volunteering service to community, social service, or health agencies in southern Illinois. Credit based upon time spent in direct service. Mandatory Pass/Fail.
Credit Hours: 1-6
- SOCW350A - Social Work Special Issues-Practice
May be repeated up to 2 semester hours. Topics will be selected. Limit to no more than one credit hour per semester. Restricted to junior standing or higher.
Credit Hours: 1
- SOCW350B - Social Work Special Issues-Policy and Planning
May be repeated up to 2 semester hours. Topics will be selected. Limit to no more than one credit hour per semester. Restricted to junior standing or higher.
Credit Hours: 1
- SOCW350C - Social Work Special Issues-Public Welfare Services
May be repeated up to 2 semester hours. Topics will be selected. Limit to no more than one credit hour per semester. Restricted to junior standing or higher.
Credit Hours: 1
- SOCW361 - Child and Family Services
Problems of child-parent relationships and difficulties in social functioning of children and adolescents. Adoptions, foster home and institutional placements, protective services. Focus on services in rural areas. Restricted to junior standing or higher.
Credit Hours: 3
- SOCW363 - Social Work Practice with Older Adults
Basic concepts of social work methods applied to the older adult group. Characteristics of the older adult group, its needs and potentials. Social trends and institutions involved in services to older adults.
Credit Hours: 3
- SOCW366 - Policies and Programs for Older Adults
An introduction to public policy, programs, and planning for older adults. A framework is utilized for analyzing policy issues, programs and research in such areas as income maintenance, long term care, transportation, leisure time, housing and social services in order to aid present and future practitioners who work with older adults.
Credit Hours: 3
- SOCW383 - Social Work Interviewing and Interpersonal Helping Skills
This is an introductory course on interpersonal skills in social work practice within a systems context. Intake, interviewing, and recording are emphasized. Focus on practice in multi-service settings. Prerequisite: PSYC 102. Restricted to Social Work majors. Restricted to Junior standing or higher. Minimum grade of "C" required.
Credit Hours: 3
- SOCW396 - Readings in Social Work
Varying elective topics not ordinarily covered in depth in regular courses and of specific interest to advanced students. Special approval needed from the instructor.
Credit Hours: 1-3
- SOCW397 - Statistics for Social Work
Statistical methods as applied to social work, focusing on basic descriptive and inferential statistics and their relationship to social work research. Students are provided with statistical methods and models that are applicable to social work research. Lastly, students are prepared to critically analyze published research and apply statistical principles in their own research. Restricted to Social Work majors only at junior standing or higher.
Credit Hours: 3
- SOCW400A - Human Behavior and the Social Environment in Social Work I
The first of two courses that examine the normal and dysfunctional life span development from a systems theory perspective. This course focuses on the behavior of individuals and families. It also explores the impact of the environment and the implications for generalist practice with rural populations. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: PLB 115 or ZOOL 115 or ANTH 240A and SOC 108. Restricted to Social Work majors only at junior standing or higher.
Credit Hours: 3
- SOCW400B - Human Behavior and the Social Environment in Social Work II
The second of two courses that examines the normal and dysfunctional life span development from a systems theory perspective that is used to examine the theoretical and practice implications of the life cycle as they relate to the development of groups and organizations. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: PLB 115 or ZOOL 115 or ANTH 240A and SOC 108. Restricted to Social Work majors only at junior standing or higher.
Credit Hours: 3
- SOCW401 - Generalist Practice in Social Work I
The first of two courses, which prepares for generalist practice. Focuses on intervention skills with individuals and families at a beginning level of proficiency. Emphasis on assessment and treatment in multi-service agencies in rural settings. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: SOCW 275 and SOCW 383 with a minimum grade C. Restricted to Social Work majors only at junior standing or higher.
Credit Hours: 3
- SOCW402 - Generalist Practice in Social Work II
Generalist practice skills and knowledge with groups, organizations and communities at beginning level of proficiency. Emphasis on assessment and treatment in multi-service agencies in rural settings. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: SOCW 275 and SOCW 383 with a minimum grade C. Restricted to Social Work majors only at junior standing or higher.
Credit Hours: 3
- SOCW411 - Research Methods in Social Work
Social work research in generalist practice. Examines the principles, concepts and methods of scientific investigation in terms of its application to social work research and practices. Provides basic skills for self-assessment research in field practicum in spring semester. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: SOCW 397, SOC 308, QUAN 402, MATH 282, PSYC 211 or approved statistics course. Restricted to Social Work majors only at junior standing or higher.
Credit Hours: 3
- SOCW421 - Social Welfare Policy
In-depth examination of current social welfare policy and program issues in the context of social welfare history in the United States. Utilizes a systematic analytical framework for critical study of multiple causal factors (socio-economic, cultural, governmental structure). Prerequisites: ECON 113, POLS 114, SOCW 275. Not for graduate credit. Restricted to Social Work majors only at junior standing or higher.
Credit Hours: 3
- SOCW441 - Field Practicum
Students are expected to complete 420 hours in an approved social service agency during the course of the semester. Utilizes learning contracts with goals, objectives and evaluation to integrate course content into practice, including practice self-assessment. Not for graduate credit. Mandatory Pass/Fail. Restricted to senior standing with GPA of 2.50 in core social work courses. Prerequisites: SOCW 275, 291, 383, 400A, 400B, 401, 402, 411, 421. Must be taken concurrently with weekly practicum seminar, SOCW 442.
Credit Hours: 9
- SOCW442 - Field Practicum Seminar
The seminar assists the student who is in field practicum to systematically conceptualize and integrate the field experience with generalist systems theory, skills and knowledge. The seminar builds on and reemphasizes content provided in previous social work courses. Seminar discussion focuses on shared fieldwork experiences: practice issues related to social work principles, ethics and professionalism, and intervention strategies. Not for graduate credit. To be taken concurrently with SOCW 441.
Credit Hours: 3
- SOCW446A - Selected Topics: Counseling with Individuals
Selected Topics Elective on Social Work Counseling with Individuals. Restricted to junior standing or higher.
Credit Hours: 3
- SOCW446B - Selected Topics: Social Work Practice with Groups
Restricted to Junior standing or higher.
Credit Hours: 3
- SOCW446C - Selected Topics: Social Work Intervention with Traumatic Stress Events
Restricted to Junior standing or higher.
Credit Hours: 3
- SOCW446D - Selected Topics: Medical Social Work
Restricted to Junior standing or higher.
Credit Hours: 3
- SOCW446E - Selected Topics: Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Restricted to Junior standing or higher.
Credit Hours: 3
- SOCW446F - Selected Topics: Social Work Family Therapy
Restricted to Junior standing or higher.
Credit Hours: 3
- SOCW446G - Selected Topics: Administration and Grant Writing
Restricted to Junior standing or higher.
Credit Hours: 3
- SOCW446H - Selected Topics: Child Welfare
Restricted to Junior standing or higher.
Credit Hours: 3
- SOCW446I - Selected Topics: Spirituality
Restricted to Junior standing or higher.
Credit Hours: 3
- SOCW446J - Selected Topics: Adoption Policy and Practice
Restricted to Junior standing or higher.
Credit Hours: 3
- SOCW446K - Selected Topics: Military Social Work
Restricted to Junior standing or higher.
Credit Hours: 3
- SOCW446L - Selected Topics: Other
May be repeated with different sections. Restricted to Junior standing or higher.
Credit Hours: 3
- SOCW478A - International Social Work: Generalist Policy and Practice - Germany
Provides an international perspective for the study of social work groups, organizations and communities. Focuses on the examination of assessment and problem solving interventions and cross-cultural comparisons of policy and practice.
Credit Hours: 1-6
- SOCW478B - International Social Work: Classroom Based Generalist Policy & Practice
Provides an international perspective for the study of social work groups, organizations and communities. Focuses on the examination of assessment and problem solving interventions and cross-cultural comparisons of policy and practice.
Credit Hours: 1-6
- SOCW478C - International Social Work: Other
Provides an international perspective for the study of social work groups, organizations and communities. Focuses on the examination of assessment and problem solving interventions and cross-cultural comparisons of policy and practice.
Credit Hours: 1-6
- SOCW480 - Illinois Child Welfare I: Foundation
This is the first course of two in the University Partnership Program in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and SIUC. This course includes content developed by the IL DCFS that focuses on the fundamental knowledge required for child welfare licensure in Illinois. Students wishing to qualify for employment within DCFS or Private Child Welfare Agencies upon graduation must also complete SOCW 482 and pass DCFS Licensure exams offered during the course. Course can also serve as a stand alone elective. Open to Undergraduate and Graduate students.
Credit Hours: 3
- SOCW482 - Illinois Child Welfare 2: Core Competencies
This is the second course of two in the University Partnership Program in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) and SIUC. This course includes core competency developed by the IL DCFS that focuses on the current child welfare policy, practice, and research issues intended to prepare students for employment in Illinois public and private child welfare agencies. Students wishing to qualify for employment within DCFS upon graduation must also complete SOCW 480 and pass DCFS Licensure exams offered during the course. Prerequisite: SOCW 480. Open to Undergraduate and Graduate students.
Credit Hours: 3
- SOCW496 - Independent Research in Social Work
Provides opportunity for students to conduct independent research with the guidance of a faculty member. Topics of research are identified by the student and faculty member. Special approval needed from the instructor.
Credit Hours: 1-3
