| # | Code | Name | UG | GR | ADC | Subject | Subject Code | Academic Department | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2901 | SOCW413 | Networking and Career Development In this course, students will learn necessary professional tools for resume building, interviewing skills, internship success, and online portfolio development. Students will deepen their understanding of professionalism as it relates to internship opportunities and future employment. Credits: 1, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2018 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2902 | SOCW421 | Senior Portfolio Seminar Students demonstrate readiness to practice social work at the generalist level through the completion and defense of a professional portfolio. It will culminate in a portfolio defense. Pass/Fail. Credits: 1, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2017 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2903 | SOCW428 | Social Work Practicum I (SERV-2) This course provides opportunity for students to apply practice theory and to develop skills for generalist social work practice. Through participation in the social service delivery for generalist social work practice system, the student comprehends agency structures, functions, and programs. A minimum of 200 clock hours will be spent working in an agency setting. Social Work practicum courses can be taken ONLY by students accepted into the social work program. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2010 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2904 | SOCW428 | Social Work Practicum I (SERV-2) This course provides opportunity for students to apply practice theory and to develop skills for generalist social work practice. Through participation in the social service delivery for generalist social work practice system, the student comprehends agency structures, functions, and programs. A minimum of 200 clock hours will be spent working in an agency setting. Social Work practicum courses can be taken ONLY by students accepted into the social work program. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2905 | SOCW429 | Social Work Practicum II (SERV-2) This course builds on the experiences of the first semester practicum and progresses to more difficult and varied tasks. Social Work practicum courses can be taken ONLY by students accepted into the social work program. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2010 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2906 | SOCW429 | Social Work Practicum II (SERV-2) This course builds on the experiences of the first semester practicum and progresses to more difficult and varied tasks. Social Work practicum courses can be taken ONLY by students accepted into the social work program. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2907 | SOCW434 | Social Welfare Issues and Policies A study of contemporary issues and policies that influence the delivery of social services. Course requirements include an analysis of organizational, local, state, national, and international issues in social welfare policy and social service delivery, lobbying efforts with local and national elected officials, and interactions with community residents and stakeholders. Students will understand and implement change for the best interest of stakeholders and advocate for policies consistent with social work values. A social welfare policy study tour to Washington, DC or the State Capitol is required to complete the course. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 16 ($500), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1989 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2908 | SOCW434 | Social Welfare Issues and Policies A study of contemporary issues and policies that influence the delivery of social services. Course requirements include an analysis of organizational, local, state, national, and international issues in social welfare policy and social service delivery, lobbying efforts with local and national elected officials, and interactions with community residents and stakeholders. Students will understand and implement change for the best interest of stakeholders and advocate for policies consistent with social work values. A social welfare policy study tour to Washington, DC or the State Capitol is required to complete the course. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 18 ($700), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2909 | SOCW441 | Integrative Seminar I Integrative Seminar I is the companion course to be taken in conjunction with the Practicum I field-based course. This course is designed to provide a forum for providing mutual support, discussing and completing departmental assignments, exploring on-going practice concerns in the field practicum, and creating an arena in which peer learning takes place. Thus, it provides a vital link between the theoretical knowledge, skills, and values derived from the social work course work and the practice realities of the field practicum. Credits: 1, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1999 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2910 | SOCW442 | Integrative Seminar II Integrative Seminar II is the companion course to be taken in conjunction with the Practicum II field-based course. It builds on the base provided by Integrative Seminar I. It provides the same forum for mutual support, discussing and completing departmental assignments, exploring ongoing practice concerns from the field practicum, and creates an arena in which peer learning takes place. This course creates this same atmosphere, but explores the same areas in more depth. An additional major emphasis in this second course is social work record keeping and agency based research. Credits: 1, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1999 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2911 | SOCW450 | Death and Dying See SOCI 250 for course description. This course is cross-listed with SOCI 250, SOCI 450, SOCW 250, and PSYC 250. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 01 ($10), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2014 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2912 | SOCW455 | Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities The course focuses on working with communities and organizations, the macro dimension of social work practice. Content includes; identifying problems, needs, resources, and assets found in organizations and communities; collecting, assessing, and evaluating information; and planning for service delivery within organizations and communities. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2018 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2913 | SOCW460 | Racism and Oppression See SOCI 260 for course description. This course is cross-listed with SOCI 260, SOCI 460, and SOCW 260. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2021 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2914 | SOCW465 | Topics in Social Work See SOCW 265 for course description. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1990 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2915 | SOCW466 | Racism and Oppression This course will focus on various aspects of racism and oppression through the lens of the social sciences and from a Seventh-day Adventist Christian worldview. Emphasis will be on individual and collective awareness, community responsibility, and cultural humility. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2916 | SOCW494 | International Study Tour See SOCI 294 for course description. This course is cross-listed with SOCI 294, SOCI 494, and SOCW 294. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program. Credits: 3 - 6, Lab Fee 33 ($3000), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2014 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2917 | SOCW495 | Directed Study See SOCW 295 for course description. Credits: 2, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1978 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2918 | SOCW495 | Independent Study A study of special topics pertinent to the field of social work. Content will vary among such topics as child welfare, income maintenance, values and ethics of social work practice, etc. The selected topic is pursued for the entire semester. This course can be repeated for credit for a total of not more than three hours credit. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2024 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2919 | SOCW495 | Independent Study A study of special topics pertinent to the field of social work. Content will vary among such topics as child welfare, income maintenance, values and ethics of social work practice, etc. The selected topic is pursued for the entire semester. This course can be repeated for credit for a total of not more than three hours credit. Credits: 2, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 - 2024) Discontinued (2023-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2920 | SOCW496 | U.S. Study Tour See SOCI 296 for course description. This course is cross-listed with SOCI 296, SOCI 496 and SOCW 296. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program. Credits: 1 - 6, Lab Fee 22 ($1100), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1989 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2921 | SOCW496 | U.S. Study Tour The School of Social Work sponsors a tour of New York City during Thanksgiving vacation. This trip focuses on ethnicity, social problems, urban change, and social agencies. This course is cross-listed with SOCI 296, SOCI 496 and SOCW 296. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program. Additionally, all students enrolled in the course SOCI 496 or SOCW 496 for 3-credits will be required to write a research paper. Credits: 1 - 6, Lab Fee 26 ($1500), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2922 | SOCW498 | Research Methods I This is the first of a two-course research sequence. It will examine the basic research design and methodologies commonly used in the social sciences. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches including single system design are examined along with an overview of relevant data analysis techniques. Ethical considerations for doing research with human subjects and vulnerable populations are explored. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2020 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2923 | SOCW498 | Research Methods I This is the first of a two-course research sequence. It will examine the basic research design and methodologies commonly used in the social sciences. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches including single system design are examined along with an overview of relevant data analysis techniques. Ethical considerations for doing research with human subjects and vulnerable populations are explored. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2924 | SOCW499 | Research Methods II This is the second of a two-course research sequence. Students will conduct research relevant to social work practice using quantitative and qualitative approaches. This will include hands-on-experience in quantitative and qualitative data analytical methods and disseminating research findings. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2020 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2925 | SOCW509 | Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families This course provides students with the theoretical framework for generalist social work practice. Topics include the establishment of relationship, assessment, contracts, intervention, and utilization of resources, social work values, and ethics. Work with individuals and families, primarily the micro and mezzo dimensions of social work practice, are emphasized. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2014 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2926 | SOCW511 | HBSE (Human Behavior and the Social Environment) I: Biological and Psychological Development This is one of two courses that focuses on the reciprocal relationships between human behavior and the social environment along the lifespan. In this course the students study empirically-based theories and gain knowledge of biological and psychological development of individuals in the context of a Christian worldview. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2010 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2927 | SOCW511 | HBSE (Human Behavior and the Social Environment) I: Biological and Psychological Development This is one of two courses that focuses on the reciprocal relationships between human behavior and the social environment along the lifespan. In this course the students are studying empirically-based theories and are gaining knowledge of biological and psychological development of individuals in the context of a Christian worldview. Special attention will be given to issues related to diversity and inclusion. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2928 | SOCW512 | HBSE (Human Behavior and the Social Environment) II: Sociological and Spiritual Development This is one of two courses that focuses on the reciprocal relationships between human behavior and the social environment along the lifespan. In this course the students study the sociological and spiritual development of individuals with a special focus on identifying and dealing with different forms of oppression and discrimination in society within the context of a Christian worldview. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2010 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2929 | SOCW513 | Foundation of Professional Practice I This course introduces and monitors demonstration of evolving social work competence as evidenced through the development of a professional portfolio. Pass/Fail. Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2014 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2930 | SOCW513 | Foundation of Professional Practice I This course introduces and monitors demonstration of evolving social work competence, ethics, and focus on the professional self. Pass/Fail. Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2931 | SOCW514 | Social Work Practice with Groups, Organizations, and Communities This course spans the mezzo and macro dimensions of social work practice. Students will acquire knowledge regarding practice with small groups, organizations, and communities. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2014 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2932 | SOCW516 | Foundation of Professional Practice II This course continues to monitor the development of social work competence as evidenced through the development of a professional portfolio. Pass/Fail. Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2014 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2933 | SOCW516 | Foundation of Professional Practice II This course continues to monitor demonstration of evolving social work competence, ethics, and focus on the professional self. Pass/Fail. WINTER Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2934 | SOCW533 | Social Welfare Issues and Policies This course focuses on the study of contemporary issues and policies, through the lens of a Christian worldview, that influence the delivery of social services. Course requirements include a comprehensive policy analysis of specific social policies, lobbying efforts with local elected officials, and interactions with community residents and stakeholders. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 06 ($90), Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2010 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2935 | SOCW541 | Integration of Faith and Foundation Practice: Seminar I This seminar course is designed to integrate students' personal faith and professional values with the ethical practice of social work. Students will also examine ongoing practice concerns in the field practicum. Thus, it provides vital links between the theoretical knowledge, skills, and social work and faith values derived from social work coursework and field practice. Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2010 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2936 | SOCW541 | Integration of Faith and Foundation Practice: Seminar I This seminar course is designed to integrate students' personal faith and professional values with the ethical practice of social work. Students will also examine ongoing practice concerns in the field practicum and special attention will be given to issues related to diversity and inclusion from a Christian worldview perspective. Thus, it provides vital links between the theoretical knowledge, skills, and social work and faith values derived from social work coursework and field practice. Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2937 | SOCW541L | Integration of Faith and Foundation Practice Lab: Seminar I NULL Credits: 0, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: (2014 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2938 | SOCW542 | Integration of Faith and Foundation Practice: Seminar II This seminar course is designed to integrate students' personal faith and professional values with the ethical practice of social work. Students will also examine ongoing practice concerns in the field practicum. Thus, it provides vital links between the theoretical knowledge, skills, and social work and faith values derived from social work coursework and field practice. Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER | SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2010 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2939 | SOCW542 | Integration of Faith and Foundation Practice: Seminar II This seminar course is designed to integrate students' personal faith and professional values with the ethical practice of social work. Students will also examine ongoing practice concerns in the field practicum and special attention will be given to issues related to diversity and inclusion from a Christian worldview perspective. Thus, it provides vital links between the theoretical knowledge, skills, and social work and faith values derived from social work coursework and field practice. Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER | SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2940 | SOCW543 | Foundation Program Continuation Seminar This course provides ongoing learning support for foundation students who are extending field practicum or other course work beyond the contracted coursework time period. Pass/Fail. Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2012 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2941 | SOCW547 | Foundation Practicum This course provides the opportunity for students to apply knowledge, theories, and values while performing foundation generalist social work practice behaviors. Through participation in the social service delivery system for generalist social work practice, the student practices case management and group interventions, explores agency structures, functions, and programs. This course includes a field orientation and online assignments for field readiness. A total of six hours of foundation practicum are required to matriculate to Advanced Placement. Pass/Fail. Credits: 1 - 6, Lab Fee 05 ($60), Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2012 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2942 | SOCW547 | Foundation Practicum This course provides the opportunity for students to apply knowledge, theories, and values while performing foundation generalist social work practice behaviors. Through participation in the social service delivery system for generalist social work practice, the student practices case management and group interventions, explores agency structures, functions, and programs. This course includes a field orientation and online assignments for field readiness. A total of six hours of foundation practicum are required to matriculate to Advanced Placement. Pass/Fail. Credits: 1 - 6, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Graduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2943 | SOCW565 | Topics Topics of current significant interest in social work are covered. This course may be repeated for a maximum of six hours. Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2012 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2944 | SOCW595 | Independent Study Individual study and research under the supervision of the graduate faculty. Only two independent studies (a total of no more than six hours) are allowed to apply toward a student's degree. Credits: 1 - 6, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2001 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2945 | SOCW597 | Research Methods This course examines the basic research design and methodologies commonly used in the social sciences. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches are examined along with relevant data analysis techniques. Ethical considerations for doing research with human subjects and vulnerable populations are explored. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2010 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2946 | SOCW597 | Research Methods This course examines the research design and methodologies commonly used in the social sciences. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches are examined along with relevant data analysis techniques. Ethical considerations for doing research with human subjects and vulnerable populations are explored. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2947 | SOCW609 | Advanced Social Policy This course provides a framework for understanding the implication of contemporary socio-political theories in the context of global interdependence. Additionally, the course will provide students with a platform to critically analyze current events and their policy impact at organizational, local, national, and international levels. Credits: 2, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2020 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2948 | SOCW609 | Advanced Social Policy This course focuses on policy change particularly at the state level. Students will learn advanced skills including historical analysis of a policy issue and developing an advocacy campaign targeting state legislatures, the general public, interest groups, and beneficiaries using media and community events. Credits: 2, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2022 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2949 | SOCW609 | Advanced Social Policy This course provides a framework for understanding the implication of contemporary socio-political theories in the context of global interdependence. Additionally, the course will provide students with a platform to critically analyze current events and their policy impact at organizational, local, national, and international levels. Credits: 2, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2950 | SOCW611 | Advanced Clinical Practice: Individual and Family Intervention In this course, students develops micro and mezzo skills for intervening in complex situations with individuals, families, and groups. They acquire skills in understanding psychopathology and in psychotherapeutic assessment and interventions. Prerequisite(s): acceptance into Advanced Standing or completion of Foundation curriculum. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2014 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2951 | SOCW611 | Advanced Clinical Practice: Individual and Family Intervention In this course, students develop micro and mezzo skills for intervening in complex situations with individuals, families, and groups. They acquire skills in understanding psychopathology and in psychotherapeutic assessment and interventions. Prerequisite(s): acceptance into Advanced Standing or completion of Foundation curriculum. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2952 | SOCW612 | Advanced Administrative Practice: Program Development In this course, students develop the necessary skills to work with organizations and/or communities. They acquire knowledge in multi-level analysis and assessment, evidence-based program development, implementation, and evaluation. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2014 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2953 | SOCW617 | Advanced Clinical Practice: Group Psychotherapeutic Skills In this course, students acquire skills in understanding psychopathology and in psychotherapeutic assessment and intervention. Additional advanced evidence-based skills are provided. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2014 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2954 | SOCW617 | Advanced Clinical Practice: Group Psychotherapeutic Skills In this course, students acquire skills in understanding psychopathology and in psychotherapeutic assessment and intervention with groups. Additional advanced evidence-based skills are provided. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2955 | SOCW618 | Advanced Administrative Practice: Administrative and Leadership Skills This course provides students with management and human resources knowledge, as well as organizational and supervisory skills necessary for social work and human services leadership positions. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2014 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2956 | SOCW620 | Advanced Portfolio Seminar Students demonstrate readiness to practice social work through meaningfully integrating skills and knowledge acquired throughout the curriculum and personal practice. This demonstration will occur through the creation, the completion and defense of a professional portfolio. Credits: 1, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2014 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2957 | SOCW620 | Advanced Portfolio Seminar Students demonstrate readiness to practice social work through meaningfully integrating skills and knowledge acquired throughout the curriculum and personal practice. This demonstration will prepare for the creation, the completion and defense of a professional portfolio. Credits: 1, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2958 | SOCW622 | Portfolio Continuation and Completion Seminar Students demonstrate readiness to practice social work at the advanced generalist level through the completion and defense of a professional portfolio. The course culminates in the portfolio defense. Credits: 0 - 1, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2021 - 2024) Discontinued (2023-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2959 | SOCW623 | Portfolio Continuation This mandatory course helps students further develop the portfolio and prepares them for the capstone. Students must register for this course each semester until successfully completing and defending their portfolio. Credits: 0 - 1, Lab Fee 12 ($300), Level: Graduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2024 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2960 | SOCW623 | Portfolio Continuation This is a mandatory course for students requiring additional time to complete and defend their MSW portfolio. The student must register for this course each semester until successfully completing and defending their portfolio. Credits: 0 - 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 - 2024) Discontinued (2023-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2961 | SOCW624 | Portfolio Capstone Students demonstrate readiness to practice social work at the Advanced generalist level through the completion and defense of a professional portfolio. The course culminates in the portfolio defense. Credits: 0 - 1, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Graduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2024 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2962 | SOCW630 | School Social Work This course examines school social work interventions and practice in the context of school settings. Course content focuses on the roll of the school social worker in a host setting bridging the school, the home and the community. Considerations given to governmental regulations as well as collaboration with teachers and school administrators, community agencies and other groups in meeting the needs of children. Students will examine the issues and problems of school age children and their families. Also considered are school age students with exceptionalities, disabilities and vulnerable populations. This course meets the requirements of school social work certification. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2015 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2963 | SOCW632 | Psychopathology, Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis I This course provides a framework for advanced multidimensional mental health assessment of mental disorders with a primary focus on the widely used classification system of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM). Credits: 1, Lab Fee 02 ($15), Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2020 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2964 | SOCW632 | Psychopathology, Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis I This course provides a framework for advanced multidimensional mental health assessment of mental disorders with a primary focus on the widely used classification system of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM). Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2965 | SOCW633 | Psychopathology, Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis II This course examines mental health diagnostic categories and diagnosing mental health disorders. Students develop skills in the diagnostic process utilizing the classification system of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM). Credits: 1, Lab Fee 01 ($10), Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2020 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2966 | SOCW633 | Psychopathology, Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis II This course examines mental health diagnostic categories and diagnosing mental health disorders. Students develop skills in the diagnostic process utilizing the classification system of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM). Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2967 | SOCW641 | Integration of Faith and Advanced Practice: Seminar I This seminar course is designed to integrate students' personal faith and professional values with the ethical practice of social work. Students will also examine ongoing practice concerns in the field practicum. Thus, it provides vital links between the theoretical knowledge, skills, and social work and faith values derived from social work coursework and field practice. Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2010 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2968 | SOCW641 | Integration of Faith and Advanced Practice: Seminar I This seminar course is designed to integrate students' personal faith and professional values with the ethical practice of social work. Students will also examine ongoing practice concerns in the field practicum, and special attention will be given to issues related to diversity and inclusion from a Christian worldview perspective. Thus, it provides vital links between the theoretical knowledge, skills, and social work and faith values derived from social work coursework and field practice. Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2969 | SOCW642 | Integration of Faith and Advanced Practice: Seminar II This seminar course is designed to integrate students' personal faith and professional values with the ethical practice of social work. Students will also examine ongoing practice concerns in the field practicum. Thus, it provides vital links between the theoretical knowledge, skills, and social work and faith values derived from social work coursework and field practice. Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER | SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2010 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2970 | SOCW642 | Integration of Faith and Advanced Practice: Seminar II This seminar course is designed to integrate students' personal faith and professional values with the ethical practice of social work. Students will also examine ongoing practice concerns in the field practicum, and special attention will be given to issues related to diversity and inclusion from a Christian worldview perspective. Thus, it provides vital links between the theoretical knowledge, skills, and social work and faith values derived from social work coursework and field practice. Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER | SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2971 | SOCW643 | Advanced Program Continuation Seminar This course provides on-going learning support for advanced students who are extending field practicum or other coursework beyond the contracted coursework time period. Pass/Fail. VARIABLE Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2012 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2972 | SOCW647 | Advanced Practicum This course provides the opportunity for students to apply knowledge, values, and theories as they practice advanced generalist skills under the supervision of an advanced practitioner. Through advanced-level participation in a field education setting, the student demonstrates skills and competency for performing autonomous social work practice behaviors. This course includes a field orientation and online assignments for field readiness. A total of five hours of Advanced Practicum are required to complete the MSW degree. Pass/Fail. Credits: 1 - 5, Lab Fee 05 ($60), Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2012 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2973 | SOCW647 | Advanced Practicum This course provides the opportunity for students to apply knowledge, values, and theories as they practice advanced generalist skills under the supervision of an advanced practitioner. Through advanced-level participation in a field education setting, the student demonstrates skills and competency for performing autonomous social work practice behaviors. This course includes a field orientation and online assignments for field readiness. A total of five hours of Advanced Practicum are required to complete the MSW degree. Pass/Fail. Credits: 1 - 5, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 - 2024) Discontinued (2023-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2974 | SOCW647 | Advanced Practicum This course provides the opportunity for students to apply knowledge, values, and theories as they practice advanced generalist skills under the supervision of an advanced practitioner. Through advanced-level participation in a field education setting, the student demonstrates skills and competency for performing autonomous social work practice behaviors. This course includes a field orientation and online assignments for field readiness. A total of five hours of Advanced Practicum are required to complete the MSW degree. Pass/Fail. Credits: 1 - 5, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2024 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2975 | SOCW655 | Child and Family Advocacy and Treatment: Emphasis I This course highlights skill-building in the advanced emphasis of child and family social work. Pre- or co-requisite: SOCW 654. SUMMER Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2013 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2976 | SOCW656 | Child and Family Advocacy and Treatment: Emphasis II This course continues skill-building in the advanced specialization area of child and family advocacy and treatment. Skills spanning the micro to macro continuum in the specialization area are emphasized. Pre- or co-requisite: SOCW 655. SUMMER Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2013 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2977 | SOCW664 | Mental Health Practice in Social Work Emphasis Core Concepts This course provides advanced theoretical and practice knowledge in social work mental health treatment. Topics include psychopharmacology, mental health and the brain, evidenced based practice modalities, and community mental health. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2024 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2978 | SOCW664 | Mental Health Practices in Social Work Emphasis Core Concepts This course provides advanced theoretical and practice knowledge in social work mental health treatment. Topics include psychopharmacology, mental health and the brain, evidenced based practice modalities, and community mental health. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2018 - 2024) Discontinued (2023-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2979 | SOCW665 | Topics Topics of current significant interest in social work are covered. This course may be repeated for a maximum of six hours. Credits: 1 - 6, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2015 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2980 | SOCW670 | Crisis and Emergency Management Emphasis Core Concepts This course provides advanced theoretical knowledge in the emphasis area of trauma and emergency management social work practice. Best-practice models will be emphasized throughout. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2013 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2981 | SOCW670 | Crisis and Emergency Management Emphasis Core Concepts This course provides advanced foundational knowledge and application of crisis intervention skills from micro to macro levels. Students explore different protocols and strategies to respond to personal and group crises, as well as the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and other frameworks that govern crisis management and response at community levels. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2982 | SOCW671 | Crisis and Emergency Management Emphasis I This course highlights skill-building in the advanced emphasis area of trauma and emergency management social work. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2013 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2983 | SOCW671 | Crisis and Emergency Management Emphasis I This course continues skill-building in the advanced emphasis area of crisis and emergency management, focusing on personal and group crises and interventions. The course explores topics related to suicide prevention, intervention and postvention, human trafficking and compliant behavior, and supporting individuals who have experienced traumatic events. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2984 | SOCW672 | Crisis and Emergency Management Emphasis II This course continues skill-building in the advanced emphasis area of trauma and emergency management social work. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 06 ($90), Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2013 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2985 | SOCW672 | Crisis and Emergency Management Emphasis II This course continues skill-building in the advanced emphasis area of crisis and emergency management, focusing on small to large scale disasters. The course explores topics related to community needs assessments and interventions in emergencies, man-made and natural disasters. Further special care and consideration is given to strategies to provide peer support, increase personal and community resilience, and optimize the mental well-being and performance under pressure for social workers. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 06 ($90), Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2986 | SOCW676 | Mental Health Practice in Social Work: Evolving Perspectives and Advanced Contemporary Practice Emphasis I This course highlights skill-building in the advanced emphasis area of psychopharmacology social work. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2015 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2987 | SOCW676 | Mental Health Practice in Social Work: Evolving Perspectives and Advanced Contemporary Practice Emphasis I This is the first of a two course sequence course that highlights skill-building in the advanced emphasis of clinical mental health including psychopharmacology, mental health and the brain, trauma informed care and evidence based treatment modalities. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2988 | SOCW677 | Mental Health Practice in Social Work: Evolving Perspectives and Advanced Contemporary Practice Emphasis II This course continues skill-building in the advanced emphasis area of psychopharmacology. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2015 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2989 | SOCW677 | Mental Health Practice in Social Work: Evolving Perspectives and Advanced Contemporary Practice Emphasis II This is the second of a two course sequence course highlights skill-building in the advanced emphasis of clinical mental health including psychopharmacology, mental health and the brain, trauma informed care and evidence based treatment modalities. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2990 | SOCW678 | School Social Work Emphasis Core Concepts This course provides an orientation to social work practice in the public school setting. Course content focuses on the role of the school social worker in a host setting bridging the school, the home and the community. Emphasis is given to important historical, legal, and political developments that influence the current day-to-day roles and functions of the social worker in the school setting. Topics include School Social Work Historical Development, Influences and Practice; Conceptual Frameworks for Social Work Services In Schools; Educational Policy and School Social Work Practice; Role Distinction, Job Description and Interdisciplinary Collaboration. This course is designed to be part of the course requirements for preparation to become a certified School Social Worker in Tennessee. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2991 | SOCW678 | School Social Work Emphasis Core Concepts This course provides an orientation to social work practice in the public school setting. Course content focuses on the role of the school social worker in a host setting bridging the school, the home and the community. Emphasis is given to important historical, legal, and political developments that influence the current day-to-day roles and functions of the social worker in schools. This course also examines exceptionalities and specific learning disabilities. Also highlighted is how the social worker supports students, schools and families adjust to and cope with students with special needs. Topics include School Social Work Historical Development, Influences and Practice; Conceptual Frameworks for Social Work Services in Schools; Educational Policy and School Social Work Practice; Role Distinction, Job Description, Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Special Education. This course is designed to meet the requirements for School Social Work certification in Tennessee. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2992 | SOCW679 | School Social Work Emphasis I This course examines schools as social institutions whose primary function serves to educate and socialize children into American society and the role of the social worker in such a setting. This course provides an introduction to the types of students School Social Workers serve and the relevant issues faced by American school-aged children. Special attention given to uncovering parallels between social work and education values and responsibilities, and the process of incorporating social work values into a school setting. Social work with special populations, including racial, cultural and sexual minorities, is discussed. This course also examines exceptionalities, specific learning disabilities and the role of the social worker in helping students, schools and families adjust to and cope with students with special needs. The content builds on the foundation content provided in SOCW 678. Topics include Major Issues in American Schools; Student Rights and Control of Behavior; Violence In Schools; Children with Disabilities; Target Groups of Children; Securing Equal Educational Opportunity: Language, Race, Gender and Sexual Orientation. This course is designed to be part of the course requirements for preparation to become a certified School Social Worker in Tennessee. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2993 | SOCW679 | School Social Work Emphasis I This course examines schools as social institutions whose primary function serves to educate and socialize children into American society and the role of the social worker in such a setting. Course work provides an introduction to the types of students School Social Workers serve and the relevant issues faced by American school-aged children. Special attention given to uncovering parallels between social work and education values and responsibilities, and the process of incorporating social work values into a school setting. Social work with special populations, including racial, cultural and sexual minorities, is discussed. The content builds on the School Social Work I course content provided in SOCW 678. Topics include Major Issues in American Schools; Student Rights and Control of Behavior; Violence in Schools; Children with Disabilities; Child Abuse; Home Visit Safety; Target Groups of Children; Securing Equal Educational Opportunity: Language, Race, Gender and Sexual Orientation. This course is designed to be part of the preparation to become a certified School Social Worker in Tennessee. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2994 | SOCW680 | School Social Work Emphasis II This course prepares social work students to work effectively in education settings as licensed school social workers. Particular emphasis is given to evidence-based intervention strategies, and school-family-community partnership. The content builds on the foundation and intermediate content provided in SOCW 678 and SOCW 679. Topics include Planning, Implementing and Evaluating Social Work Services in Schools; The Design of Social Work Services; The Delivery of School Social Work Services; Evaluating Practice and Programs and How to Obtain Employment as a Certified School Social Worker. This course is designed to be part of the course requirements for preparation to become a certified School Social Worker in Tennessee. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 05 ($60), Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2995 | SOCW680 | School Social Work Emphasis II This course prepares social work students to work effectively in education settings as school social workers. Particular emphasis is given to evidence-based intervention strategies, and school-family-community partnership. The content builds on the School Social Work I and II content provided in SOCW 678 and SOCW 679. Topics include Planning, Implementing and Evaluating Social Work Services in Schools; The Design of Social Work Services; The Delivery of School Social Work Services; Crisis Response including suicide and bereavement; Evaluating Practice and Programs and How to Obtain Employment as a Certified School Social Worker. This course is designed to be part of the preparation to become a certified School Social Worker in Tennessee. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 05 ($60), Level: Graduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2996 | SOCW694 | Graduate Study Tour This course highlights the skills needed for working with culturally diverse populations in international or domestic settings. Credits: 0 - 3, Lab Fee 33 ($3000), Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2014 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2997 | SOCW695 | Independent Study Individual study and research under the supervision of the graduate faculty. Only two independent studies (a total of no more than six hours) are allowed to apply toward a student's degree. Credits: 1 - 6, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2015 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Social Work (SOCW) | SOCW | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 2998 | SPAN101 | Elementary Spanish I A foundation course in basic language skills. Students who have any background in Spanish language must take the language placement examination. Students should contact department for details on specific scores. This course develops listening and reading strategies with an emphasis on oral and written forms of communication. Laboratory work is required. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 03 ($20), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1975 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Spanish (SPAN) | SPAN | Modern Languages | Active | |
| 2999 | SPAN101L | Elementary Spanish I Lab NULL Credits: 0, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: (2016 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Spanish (SPAN) | SPAN | Modern Languages | Active | |
| 3000 | SPAN102 | Elementary Spanish II This course is a continuation of the development of basic language skills. Oral and written communication are strongly emphasized. Laboratory work is required. Lab fee 3 will be assessed for this course. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 03 ($20), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1975 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Spanish (SPAN) | SPAN | Modern Languages | Active |