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SOCWORK 206 introduces the policy process in the U.S. by exploring political, economic, and institutional frameworks shaping public social welfare choices.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Katherine Magnuson: Exams featured difficult multiple-choice questions that were not considered fair, and the textbook was overpriced and rarely used.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026SOCWORK 205 covers the historical development of social welfare policies and the role of the social work professional.
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Exams are easy if you attend lectures and listen, as answers reflect the material presented.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026SOCWORK 711 reviews human behavior and the environment literature from a bio-psychosocial perspective, focusing on individual and family development within broader social systems.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026This course introduces health care systems, covering factors affecting health, care delivery in various settings, roles of health workers, and the sociological and economic aspects of health care.
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Reviewers describe the workload as disproportionately high for a two-credit course, citing weekly discussion posts, long papers, and extensive research projects. Some students found the volume of reading and detailed note-taking requirements overwhelming.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026SOCWORK 640 teaches foundational generalist social work practice in a multicultural society, examining diversity, oppression, and social justice.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025SOCWORK 708 explores the nature, purpose, and organizational content of the social work profession.
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Fall 2024–Fall 2025SOCWORK 453 examines the social, historical, legal, political, and ethical issues surrounding alcohol and psychotropic drug use and abuse in the U.S.
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Historical reviews of Lucas Moore: Workload is light, consisting of quizzes, three short-answer exams, and a brief paper, with no textbook required and minimal busy work.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Prepares students for leadership in mental health programs by examining policies and services influencing care systems.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Examines legislation, policies, and institutional structures affecting children, youth, and families across service systems.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025SOCWORK 646 examines physical, emotional, and sexual abuse of children, as well as child neglect and exploitation.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026An introductory course examining values, social problems, and methods for creating change in the context of social work and helping professions.
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Historical reviews of EVELYN COKER: The course avoids traditional tests, relying on a semester-long group project with smaller assignments. Difficulty depends on group communication, and grading is easy if instructions are followed, though rubrics and Canvas are unclear.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026SOCWORK 442 teaches the theory and practice of planned change in communities and organizations using a generalist model.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Advanced social work practice in mental health focusing on core theories, frameworks, and intervention skills.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025Develops generalist social work knowledge and basic direct practice skills for working with individuals, families, and groups.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025SOCWORK 742 teaches evidence-based assessment and treatment strategies for children and adolescents using a holistic, person-centered approach.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026SOCWORK 840 explores approaches to foster social justice across organizations, communities, and societal levels.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026SOCWORK 741 teaches multi-level interventions with children, youth, and families across service systems, emphasizing practice innovations.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025SOCWORK 400 is a generalist field seminar and community agency placement serving as the first course of a two-semester sequence.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025SOCWORK 870 teaches evidence-based cognitive and behavioral interventions for treating adult mental health challenges.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026SOCWORK 800 is an advanced practice social work field seminar and placement, serving as the third course in the integrative field sequence.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE IN SCHOOLS I provides practice and coursework in educational settings to conceptualize social work skills and integrate theory and practice.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025