Historical grades cover up to five years through the selected term. Grade sorting prioritizes courses with at least 100 letter grades.
SOCWORK 205 covers the historical development of social welfare policies and the role of the social work professional.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Exams are easy if you attend lectures and listen, as answers reflect the material presented.[1] Sources
3 . 6 1 3.61 historical GPA · 7 2 0 720 grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026 Highly rated instructor Lower grades
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.[1] Sources
3 . 1 4 3.14 historical GPA · 5 4 5 545 grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026 Higher grades Small lectures
SOCWORK 275 explores contemporary issues and trends in social justice, social welfare, and social work.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Michelle Turner: Workload includes two midterms and five papers, requiring strict adherence to writing rubrics.[1] Sources
3 . 8 7 3.87 historical GPA · 5 8 58 grades
Fall 2024–Fall 2025 · limited sample Highly rated instructor
SOCWORK 299 is a Directed Study allowing students to devise a program of study in collaboration with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
Small lectures
SOCWORK 316 explores the theory and practice of social justice, covering concepts of justice, values, ethics, and critical frameworks.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 7 2 3.72 historical GPA · 2 5 25 grades
Spring 2026–Spring 2026 · limited sample SOCWORK 336 examines critical perspectives of psychiatry, mental health systems, and cultural power structures.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 0 6 3.06 historical GPA · 2 5 25 grades
Fall 2025–Fall 2025 · limited sample Higher grades
SOCWORK 400 is a generalist field seminar and community agency placement serving as the first course of a two-semester sequence.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 9 3 3.93 historical GPA · 3 9 9 399 grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2025 Highly rated instructor Small lectures
Examines poverty dimensions, consequences, and social welfare policy approaches in the U.S.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 7 0 3.70 historical GPA · 4 0 40 grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample Develops generalist social work knowledge and basic direct practice skills for working with individuals, families, and groups.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 8 7 3.87 historical GPA · 4 0 7 407 grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2025 SOCWORK 442 teaches the theory and practice of planned change in communities and organizations using a generalist model.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 8 7 3.87 historical GPA · 4 3 1 431 grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026 Higher grades
SOCWORK 453 examines the social, historical, legal, political, and ethical issues surrounding alcohol and psychotropic drug use and abuse in the U.S.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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.[1, 2, 3] Sources
3 . 7 7 3.77 historical GPA · 7 8 9 789 grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026 Small lectures
SOCWORK 462 examines the history, policies, and best practices of child welfare to empower families and prevent abuse.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Ellen Smith: Reviewers noted that Professor Smith put in every effort to ignite passion in her students, suggesting a dedicated teaching approach.[1] Sources
3 . 7 8 3.78 historical GPA · 8 9 89 grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample SOCWORK 623 covers risk and protective factors, theories, and activism related to interpersonal violence.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 7 8 3.78 historical GPA · 3 4 34 grades
Fall 2024–Fall 2025 · limited sample SOCWORK 640 teaches foundational generalist social work practice in a multicultural society, examining diversity, oppression, and social justice.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 7 6 3.76 historical GPA · 2 9 5 295 grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2025 Higher grades Small lectures
SOCWORK 646 examines physical, emotional, and sexual abuse of children, as well as child neglect and exploitation.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 8 2 3.82 historical GPA · 2 7 9 279 grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026 Small lectures
SOCWORK 675 explores current issues and trends in social justice, social welfare, and social work.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 9 4 3.94 historical GPA · 4 7 47 grades
Spring 2025–Spring 2026 · limited sample SOCWORK 699 is a directed study course allowing undergraduates to conduct independent research under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 6 7 3.67 historical GPA · 3 3 grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample Small lectures
SOCWORK 708 explores the nature, purpose, and organizational content of the social work profession.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 7 6 3.76 historical GPA · 1 3 3 133 grades
Fall 2024–Fall 2025 Small lectures
SOCWORK 711 reviews human behavior and the environment literature from a bio-psychosocial perspective, focusing on individual and family development within broader social systems.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 6 3 3.63 historical GPA · 2 4 3 243 grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026 Small lectures
SOCWORK 712 teaches a biopsychosocial understanding of mental health and classification systems from a social work perspective.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 9 6 3.96 historical GPA · 8 3 83 grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample Higher grades Small lectures
SOCWORK 741 teaches multi-level interventions with children, youth, and families across service systems, emphasizing practice innovations.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 9 2 3.92 historical GPA · 1 6 9 169 grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2025 Small lectures
SOCWORK 742 teaches evidence-based assessment and treatment strategies for children and adolescents using a holistic, person-centered approach.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 9 0 3.90 historical GPA · 1 5 6 156 grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026 SOCWORK 799 is an independent study course designed for MSW graduate students.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
4 . 0 0 4.00 historical GPA · 1 2 12 grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2023 · limited sample Higher grades
SOCWORK 800 is an advanced practice social work field seminar and placement, serving as the third course in the integrative field sequence.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 9 4 3.94 historical GPA · 3 9 6 396 grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2025 SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE IN SCHOOLS I provides practice and coursework in educational settings to conceptualize social work skills and integrate theory and practice.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 9 8 3.98 historical GPA · 1 0 5 105 grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2025 SOCIAL WORK PRACTICUM IN SCHOOLS I provides practicum and supervision experience in school settings.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
Small lectures
SOCWORK 821 addresses mental health needs of older adults and families through assessment, evidence-based interventions, and ethical practice.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 9 2 3.92 historical GPA · 3 3 33 grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2024 · limited sample Higher grades Small lectures
Advanced social work practice in mental health focusing on core theories, frameworks, and intervention skills.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 8 7 3.87 historical GPA · 2 1 5 215 grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2025 Small lectures
Prepares students for leadership in mental health programs by examining policies and services influencing care systems.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 7 9 3.79 historical GPA · 2 5 3 253 grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026 Higher grades
SOCWORK 840 explores approaches to foster social justice across organizations, communities, and societal levels.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 9 2 3.92 historical GPA · 5 4 7 547 grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026