Jump to content
Eastern New Mexico University
 

Social Work

 

SWK Course Descriptions

 

SWK 201 Introduction to Social Work (3). Overview of the social work profession for those with an interest in the profession or considering a social work major. Provides general knowledge of current social work standards, practices and values. Does not count toward courses required for BSW major. (F), (S)

SWK 302 Social Work in Rural Settings (3). Course provides study of rural communities and conceptual tools for community analysis, including human needs and services for Southwestern populations, issues of distance and scarcity, relationship to international and borderlands communities, and availability of technology to communities. Diverse guest lecturers as available. (S)

SWK 311 Social Work Practice I (3). Introduction to generalist social work practice. Overview of client systems and integrating research and theory with practice. Development of skills and techniques (interviewing, assessment, diagnosis) in working with clients, especially individuals, families, and the diverse populations of Southwest. (F)

SWK 312 Social Work Practice II (3). Theory, skills and values of generalist social work practice in small group settings both natural and created. Group theory, leadership, diversity, values, oppression, empowerment and justice covered. Prerequisite: SWK 311. (S)

SWK 321 Human Behavior in the Social Environment (HBSE) I (3). Course explores the development and determinants of human behavior in settings of bio-psycho-social, cultural and political influence. Study of individual and family development. Role of oppression, gender, social and economic justice in society. (F)

SWK 322 Human Behavior in the Social Environment (HBSE) II (3). Theory of the development and direction of human behavior in families and small groups. Focus on small group process development, values, oppression and empowerment in groups. Prerequisite: SWK 321. (S)

SWK 334/CJ/SOC 434 Introduction to Social Research (3). Basic research theory, methods and design. Course includes values and ethics in research; research design and field techniques; naturalistic observation; experiments; surveys; single subject; qualitative research, computer/statistical analysis. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in STAT 213 or equivalent. (F)

SWK 341 Social Welfare Policy I (3). Cultural, economic, political and policy processes and their influences on development of U.S. social welfare policies. Reviews historical policies/ programs as background for current policy issues. Addresses social work values on social justice and oppression. (F)

SWK 342 Social Welfare Policy II (3). Study of social welfare issues, policy and programs development, and implementation from WWII to present. Includes programs such as health care, food subsidies, cash assistance. Analyzes impact on populations at risk. Prerequisite: SWK 341 (S)

SWK 361 Preparation for Field Placement (1). Monthly, one and a half hour seminars preparing students for social work field placement. Reviews career development, self knowledge, professional ethics and behavior, use of supervision, confidentiality, insurance/liability, field policies, licensure and related internship concerns. Corequisite SWK 311, 321. (F)

SWK 362 Field Experience I (3). Supervised field experience in generalist social work practice in approved agency setting. Students attend one-hour weekly seminars as part of this three credit course. Ten hours per week of agency field experience required, including supervision with a field instructor. Restricted to social work majors. Prerequisite: SWK 361. (S)

SWK 414 Social Work Practice III (3). Theory and skills development for generalist social work practice. Focus upon social work practice with larger social environment systems, including communities, organizations, social work management and administration, and political structures. Particular attention will be paid to the impacts of larger social systems upon minorities, women, Southwest and at-risk populations and roles of these systems in conveying institutional racism. Prerequisite: SWK 312. (F)

SWK 415 Selected Fields of Social Work Practice (3). As announced. Field of practice content will vary depending on student interests. Up to three sections may be offered in following areas:

  • Clinical and mental health practice
  • Child welfare/child protective practice
  • Community and political practice,
  • Social work in human services agency management.

Prerequisites: Social work major; SWK 414. (S)

SWK 424 Human Behavior in the Social Environment (HBSE) III (3). The last of a three-course HBSE sequence. Continuation of human development in the social environment studies with a focus on generalist social work practice, values and ethics, racism and oppression as they are applied to the formation and interaction of neighborhoods, polities, organizational and social managerial behavior. Addresses cultural, racial, ethnic and gender dimensions and issues of individual and institutional racism. Prerequisite: SWK 322. (F)

SWK 425 Southwest Peoples and Cultures (3). Includes a focus on social welfare issues, policies and programs for Hispanics/Latino(a)s, Native Americans or rural Southwestern populations. Prerequisites: SWK 414, 424, 444. (S)

SWK 444 Social Welfare Policy III (3). Research and analysis of recent, current and pending legislation and policies on social welfare issues, budgets, programs and services. Covers Federal and New Mexico policy development processes and implementation with an emphasis on current issues, especially possible impact of policy initiatives on women, minorities and at-risk populations. Prerequisite: SWK 342. (F)

SWK 463 Field Experience II (3). Supervised field experience in generalist social work practice in approved agency setting. Ten hours/week of field work required. Students attend one-hour/week supervision with field instructor and one/hour week of field seminar. Restricted to social work majors. Prerequisite: SWK 362. (F)

SWK 464 Field Experience III (3). Supervised field experience in generalist social work practice in approved agency setting. Students attend weekly seminars as part of this three credit course. Ten hours/week of field work required. One hour/ week with field instructor and 1 hour per week field seminar. Restricted to social work majors. Prerequisite: SWK 463. (S)

SWK 468 Workshop in Social Work (1–3). As announced. (May be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours.)

SWK 491 Directed Study (1–3). Independent study. (May be repeated for a maximum of four credit hours.)

SWK 493 Topics in Social Work (1–3). As announced. (May be repeated for credit.)

SWK 498 Senior Seminar (3). Integrative capstone course on the professional foundations of social work focusing on future trends, challenges, and international social work issues. This seminar will focus on integrating social work knowledge, skills and values into competent generalist practice, along with findings from related social sciences. Prerequisite: senior social work major in good standing with the social work program. (S)