Courses BSW - Bachelor of Social Work

Learners in this course develop professional foundations of social work. Learners gain the knowledge, skills, and understanding of ethics involved in generalist social work practice. Learners analyze the economic, political, social, and theoretical contexts of social work practice. Throughout the course, learners familiarize themselves with the diverse settings, roles, and client groups associated with social work. For BSW learners only. Must be taken during the learner’s first quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. 

Learners in this course gain an understanding of the history of social work. Learners investigate theoretical frameworks and generalist practice to understand domestic social policies and social welfare programs. Learners build an understanding and competence in advocating, leading, and planning concerning issues of economic, human rights, and social justice for children, youth, adults, families, communities, and organizations.​ For BSW learners only. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent registration in SWK2002. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except by coursework from a CSWE-accredited program.

Learners identify how generalist practitioners utilize systems approaches to analyze the impact of social forces on the dynamics of individuals and families. Using theories, social work best practices, and research findings, learners cultivate the ability to assess the ways in which individuals and families function within the context of their social environments. ​For BSW learners only. ​Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent registration in SWK2002. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except by coursework from a CSWE-accredited program.

Learners in this course develop the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to engage in generalist practice that is rooted in the duality of research-formed practice and practice-informed research. Learners cultivate competence related to evaluating best practices and critically assessing the research of others, as well as planning and conducting research. Through analysis of the relationship between social work and research, learners acquire the skills necessary to effectively serve individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Learners demonstrate their knowledge and skills through building their own research plans and leveraging technology throughout the design and proposal processes. ​For BSW learners only. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent registration in SWK2002. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except by coursework from a CSWE-accredited program.

Learners in this course engage in a dynamic synchronous and asynchronous online hybrid experience integrating live video generalist practice experiences with faculty and learners in a virtual learning community to guide them as they gain the skills necessary to integrate social work best practices, methods, and theories into their work as generalist practitioners. Learners build the knowledge, values, and best practice skills required for generalist social work practice. Learners demonstrate their ability to utilize technology, leadership, and evaluation-of-practice techniques by leveraging a strengths-based perspective and problem solving processes. Finally, learners identify how to appropriately and effectively improve the well-being of others while mitigating adverse environmental conditions. ​For BSW learners only. Prerequisite(s): SWK2002, SWK2200, SWK2208, SWK2400. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. 

Learners in this course develop an understanding of the ways in which the social environment affects human behavior. Learners analyze and apply theories and concepts from behavioral sciences to make informed generalist social work practice interventions within the context of interactions between individuals and groups in various economic, environmental, and social systems.​ For BSW learners only. Prerequisite(s): SWK2208. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. 

Learners analyze the ways in which contemporary social policies in the United States impact the role of generalist social work practitioners in implementing, planning, leading, and evaluating said policies. Throughout the course, learners gain an understanding of the origins, process, and politics associated with these polices. Learners identify the ways in which generalist practice values, best practice standards, and social polices intended to advance human rights and social justice integrate together to create actionable approaches to contemporary social work. ​For BSW learners only. Prerequisite(s): SWK2200. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. 

Learners in this course build upon their knowledge of research methodologies and apply anti-oppressive, socially just research practices related to generalist social work. Learners analyze the implications of data types, data collection, and data analysis within qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research design. Additionally, learners develop strategies for integrating leadership methods, knowledge, and theories into their work and research as generalist social work practitioners. ​For BSW learners only. Prerequisite(s): SWK2400. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. 

Learners engage in a dynamic synchronous and asynchronous online hybrid experience to apply generalist social work best practices and integrate technology in their work with individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities, and colleagues with particular emphasis on small-to-medium groups. Learners analyze the way in which mezzo generalist practice links both micro and mezzo social work practices. Additionally, learners investigate ways in which the environment, research literature, and ethical concerns informs this level of practice. ​For BSW learners only. Prerequisite(s): SWK2208, SWK3200. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. 

Learners engage in a dynamic synchronous and asynchronous online hybrid experience in which they build upon their micro and mezzo generalist social work practice knowledge. Learners gain the competence and knowledge of skills and theory necessary to apply social work best practices to serving larger groups, organizations, and communities. Learners analyze generalist practice models of macro social work, including community organizing, effective use of technology, leadership, social action, social planning, and supervision within the context of driving change and development within communities and organizations. For BSW learners only. Prerequisite(s): SWK3200, SWK3216. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. 

Learners in this course investigate the ways in which technology can be integrated into generalist social work practice. Learners gain competence and knowledge of leveraging technology with generalist practice activities such as communication, client interviewing, documentation, evaluation, and professional development with an emphasis on 21st-century social work practice skills and serving diverse clients.​ For BSW learners only. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent registration in SWK4600. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. 

This is the first course in a sequence of two required practicum courses during which learners complete a minimum of 400 supervised site-based learning experience hours. Throughout the practicum, learners engage in experiential learning in an agency setting and apply social work best practice theories, professional values, and practice techniques gained from their social work foundation courses. This course includes an integrative seminar that facilitates learners' leadership development and technology skills with regard to entry-level generalist social work practice. ​For BSW learners only. Prerequisite(s): SWK3430. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. 

This is the second course in a sequence of two required practicum courses during which learners complete a minimum of 400 supervised site-based learning experience hours. Throughout the practicum, learners engage in experiential learning in an agency setting and apply social work best practice theories, professional values, and practice techniques gained from their social work foundation courses. This course includes an integrative seminar that facilitates learners' leadership development and technology skills with regard to entry-level generalist social work practice. For BSW learners only. Prerequisite(s): SWK4600. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning.