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SOCWORK 100

So You Want to Change the World?

3 credits

An introductory course examining values, social problems, and methods for creating change in the context of social work and helping professions.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

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.

Wesley Correll-King

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026

SOCWORK 206

Introduction to Social Policy

4 credits

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.

Marah Curtis Laura Zimmerman

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026

SOCWORK 646

Child Abuse and Neglect

2 credits

SOCWORK 646 examines physical, emotional, and sexual abuse of children, as well as child neglect and exploitation.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Jessica Pac

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026

SOCWORK 675

Topics in Contemporary Social Welfare

1–4 credits

SOCWORK 675 explores current issues and trends in social justice, social welfare, and social work.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Celina Doria

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2025–Spring 2026 · limited sample

SOCWORK 699

Directed Study

1–3 credits

SOCWORK 699 is a directed study course allowing undergraduates to conduct independent research under faculty supervision.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Amanda Zuehlke Lara Gerassi+3 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample

SOCWORK 799

Independent Study

1–6 credits

SOCWORK 799 is an independent study course designed for MSW graduate students.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Angela Willits Celina Doria+3 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2023 · limited sample

SOCWORK 863

Recent Developments in Social Work

1–4 credits

SOCWORK 863 covers varying topics focused on social problems and social issues.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Everett Mitchell

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample

SOCWORK 920

Child, Youth, and Family Policies and Services

2 credits

Examines legislation, policies, and institutional structures affecting children, youth, and families across service systems.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Marci Ybarra Alejandra Pilarz

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Fall 2025

SOCWORK 921

Child Welfare Policies and Services

2 credits

Examines how social science knowledge and public welfare policy impact child welfare problems and services.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Historical reviews for Daniel Sintim describe an engaging and effective educator who fosters critical thinking through interactive teaching and clear presentations of child welfare policies.

Katherine Magnuson

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample

SOCWORK 946

Faculty Research Seminar

1 credits

SOCWORK 946 is a Faculty Research Seminar that furthers Ph.D. student socialization and facilitates discussions on research interests and doctoral education.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Tova Walsh

No recorded grade history

SOCWORK 951