School of Social Work at UT Arlington
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Graduate Courses (5000 - 5999)
SOCW 5301 HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT I (3-0) Exploration of behavioral and social science knowledge of human behavior and development through the life course. Examines major systems in society: individual, group, family, and community; and the diversity of ethnicity, race, class, sexual orientation, and culture.
SOCW 5303 FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIAL POLICY AND SERVICES (3-0) Examines how social goals are met by social welfare institutions. Conceptual schemes are developed for analyzing the structure of social welfare institutions and evaluating social welfare sub-systems. The social work profession also is examined in the context of the evolution and function of the contemporary American social welfare system. Required of all first-year students.
SOCW 5304 GENERALIST MICRO PRACTICE (3-0) This foundation level course introduces graduate students to both theory and methods for social work practice with individuals, families, and small groups. It emphasizes a generalist perspective, beginning interviewing and relationship skills, problem assessment, goal setting, and contracting. Special attention is given to the common roles assumed by social workers (e.g. facilitator, broker, advocate). Required of all except advanced standing students.
SOCW 5306 GENERALIST MACRO PRACTICE (3-0) Examines generalist community and administrative practice roles, the perspectives of strengths, empowerment, evidence-based practice, and global practice along with the values of social justice, diversity, and participation. Specific attention is given to designing intervention programs that build on community capacities and address community needs. Required of all except advanced standing students.
SOCW 5309 PROFESSIONAL FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIAL WORK (3-0) Gives students a broad perspective on the profession of social work including its history, mission, goals, values and ethics, educational and organizational structure, and legal regulations. Required of all except advanced standing students.
SOCW 5310 MICRO AND MACRO PRACTICE FIELD SEMINAR (3-0) Integration of social work knowledge, theory, and skills learned in the classroom with practical application in social work setting. Prerequisite: SOCW 5301, 5304, 5306, 5309 and concurrent enrollment in SOCW 5551.
SOCW 5317 HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND DIVERSE POPULATIONS (3-0) Introduction to theoretical, practical, and policy issues related to race, ethnicity, and women. Historical, political, and socioeconomic forces are examined that maintain racist and sexist values, attitudes, and behaviors in society and all levels of organizational behavior. The importance and contribution of globalization, social justice and diversity are explored.
SOCW 5322 RESEARCH AND EVALUATION METHODS IN SOCIAL WORK I (3-0) This course is designed to provide students with the fundamental skills to understand, use, and conduct research to advance the knowledge base of the social work profession. The course addresses elements of quantitative and qualitative methods, research ethics, and approaches to data analysis, with particular attention to the role of research with populations at risk, social and economic justice, and cultural diversity.
