School of Social Work at UT Arlington
PhD Courses
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Syllabi
Degree Requirements
The program leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work covers six semesters (three years) of full-time study and requires the completion of 54 hours of graduate study.
First Year Core Courses (18 hours)
The first 18 hours are required core courses.
Year One — Fall Semester
- SOCW 6373
- SOCW 6340
- SOCW 6347
- SOCW 6341
- SOCW 6348
- SOCW 6328
Core Qualifying Examiniations
Upon completion of the core courses, Qualifying Examinations are taken. Questions are set in each of the areas of the Core Courses. Satisfactory completion of the Qualifying Examinations is required to proceed in the program. The qualifying examination is given during the summer session.
Structure of the Core Component of the Comprehensive Examination
- The qualifying component of the comprehensive examination will be given over the core foundation curriculum.
- If a student withdraws from a core foundation course, the student may not advance in his or her degree plan until the core courses are completed and the core component of the comprehensive examination is passed.
- Students who do not pass all components must retake those components of the examination they did not pass.
- Students will have one opportunity to resit the component of the examination(s) they fail.
- Students must be registered for a minimum of 3 credit hours at UTA during the summer session to take the qualifying exam.
Additional Required Courses (scheduled – 9 hours)
Year One — Summer Semester
- SOCW 6396
Year Two — Fall Semester
- SOCW 6356
- SOCW 6392
Required Courses (taken according to student’s program of work and approved by Diagnostic Advisory Committee)
- SOCW 6394, SOCW 6694
- SOCW 6390
Specialty Phase (15 hours)
The specialty phase is planned around an area of specialty designated by the student in conjunction with an Advisory Diagnostic Committee of five faculty members. If an Advisory Diagnostic Committee has not be selected, the student must meet with the PhD Director for advisement.
This phase of the program includes the following:
- All students are required to take 6 hours outside the School of Social Work curriculum, (e.g., in Psychology, Business Administration, Urban Studies, etc.) If any courses are taken at another university, official transcripts must be sent to the Graduate School and a copy of the course syllabus may also be required. All courses taken outside of the university must have written authorization from the student’s committee including the listing of UT Arlington courses to be waived in replacement of the outside courses (more than 6 hours may be taken outside of the School of Social Work).
- Students who do not hold a Masters Degree in Social Work are required to take SOCW 5309 Profession of Social Work (3 hours).
- All students are required to take Research Practicum (6 hours).
- Other credit hours may be selected from:
- Tutorial (3-6 hours)
- Teaching Practicum (3-6 hours)
- PhD Electives
- SSW Masters level courses (6000 level)
Masters Level Courses in School of Social Work as Electives
The Graduate Catalog lists over 70 courses available at the Masters level. PhD students may enroll in Masters courses as planned and agreed by their Advisory Committee. PhD students should identify themselves to the course instructor since extra requirements for doctoral students may differ from course to course.
View a list of all Social Work courses and class syllabi
SOCW 6394, 6694 — Applied Research Practicum (6 hours)
Policies concerning the PhD applied research practicum:
- Practicum research may be related to dissertation research.
- Supervision must be by a School of Social Work faculty member.
- Research involving human subjects must comply with university Institutional Review Board (IRB) policies. Policies can be found at http://www.uta.edu/ra/oric/.
The requirements of the practicum:
- The student must engage in an active program of applied research under the direct supervision of a faculty member.
- The nature of the research and its intended products must be described and approved by the student’s committee. Once approved, any changes from this must be approved by the committee.
- The standards of what constitutes an acceptable experience are broad. However, every approved practicum must be primarily research in nature as contrasted with clinical or administrative.
- To receive credit for the practicum, the student must submit a report in writing to the committee, as defined in item 2 above. In addition, if the student is enrolled in a research practicum lasting more than one semester, a written progress report is to be submitted to the student’s advisory committee at the end of each semester in which they are enrolled in the research practicum.
- The length of the practicum and the setting in which it occurs are arranged between the supervising faculty, the student’s advisory committee, and the student.
- The six hours research practicum should be taken in consecutive semesters. If a student requires registration in 6 hours of research practicum in one semester, permission must be given by the student’s Advisory Committee. A letter of agreement signed by the Advisory Committee chair and members of the Committee must be filed with the PhD Program Office.
SOCW 6390 — Tutorial (3-6 hours)
A tutorial is an “individual-instruction” course. The student does not attend class on a formal basis, but, instead works with an individual professor around a subject of interest to both. The policy on tutorials is that all tutorials (one, two and three credit hours) be carefully planned and approved in advance. Tutorials may not be given in areas where an organized course is offered. A maximum of 6 credit hours of tutorial can count towards hours in the specialty phase.
Requirements: A written Plan of Work, must be submitted by the student and approved by the Advisory Committee and the Graduate Advisor, prior to enrolling in the course.
Registration: Written evidence of approval from the Graduate Advisor and the student’s Advisory Committee or the dissertation chairperson must be presented during advisement prior to registration.
SOCW 6346 — Social Work Teaching Practicum (3-6 hours)
A doctoral student may register with a faculty member for a teaching practicum. Prior permission from the faculty member is required for registration. A contract is agreed to include the following:
- Supervised experience in developing and delivering course materials and course content.
- Supervised experience evaluating student performance.
- Readings relevant to educational theory will be read by the student and discussed with the instructor.
- Preparation of a final assignment, agreed upon and evaluated by the course instructor.
Specialty in Comparative Social Policy
A specialty in comparative social policy is offered in collaboration with La Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Facutad Postgrado de Trabajo Social. The specialty requires 60 credit hours and degrees are awarded by both UANL and UT Arlington. Fluency in Spanish is required. The first year courses are held in Monterrey, Mexico and the second year courses are held at UT Arlington.
The Specialty Examination
Structure of the Specialization Component of the Comprehensive Examination
Purpose: The purpose of the comprehensive specialty exam is to provide the student an opportunity to demonstrate expertise in a specific area and the ability to integrate knowledge from social work content areas.
Plan: Students will prepare and submit a paper organized on the student’s area of expertise. The paper shall address policy, practice, theory, and research. Gaps in knowledge of the area will be identified.
Process: Students taking the Specialty Exam must be enrolled for 6 credit hours, Fall and Spring, or 3 credit hours Summer at UT Arlington. The student’s Advisory Committee must meet to approve the topic. Upon approval of the paper topic, the student must complete the paper and submit it to the Committee Chair and all committee members within 30 days. Committee members grade and return the paper to the Committee Chair within 2 weeks. The paper should be submitted to the committee chair and members at the same time. The Chair should not review the paper and require revisions prior to submission to the committee members.
Grading: The committee members grade (Pass/Fail) all sections of the paper. All committee members must approve the paper in its entirety for a grade of Pass. Should the paper not pass, the student has an additional 30 days to revise and resubmit the paper to all committee members to be graded and returned to the Chair in 2 weeks. Students may retake the Specialty Exam no more than two times. The specialty examination grade may result in one of the following outcomes:
- Approval and recommendation to proceed to the next phase of the program
- Approval to remain in the program but meet certain specified additional requirements
- Failure but with permission to retake the examination after a certain period specified by the examining committee
- Failure with recommendation not to continue in the program
Students must be enrolled in UT Arlington for at least 6 credit hours (Fall or Spring) or 3 credit hours (Summer) to be eligible for the specialty examination.
The student must submit a request form for the Comprehensive Examination to the Dean of the Graduate School, UT Arlington, through the PhD Graduate Advisor, no later than two weeks before the proposed examination date. The request must specify the time, place, and form (written and/or oral) of the examination and must include the signatures of all of the advisory committee members and the PhD Program Advisor. Forms may be obtained from the PhD Program Secretary, Rita Hay.
SOCW 6390 — Dissertation Tutorial (3-6 hours)
Following the completion of comprehensive examination and submission of the student’s program of work to establish candidacy, the student enrolls in a dissertation tutorial with the Dissertation Committee Chair.
The purpose of the tutorial is to develop and prepare the dissertation proposal for defense.
Dissertation
Dissertation Committee
On completion and passing of the Specialty Examination, in consultation with the Graduate Advisor the student will select a Dissertation Chairperson. In consultation with the Dissertation Chairperson, the student will select a Dissertation Committee consisting of members from the student’s primary area of research and with expertise in the proposed research methodology and data analysis. This committee is comprised of five to six full time faculty members. One member of the committee must be outside the School of Social Work. It is also permissible to have one member of the committee that meets the university criteria from outside the University of Texas at Arlington. The Chairperson of the Dissertation Committee must be from the student’s area of concentration and a full member of the graduate faculty.
Students shall have maximum input in the Selection of the Dissertation Chairperson and Committee. It is not required or expected that all members of the student’s Diagnostic Advisory Committee will be selected to serve on the Dissertation Committee.
Dissertation Research Proposal and Defense
Upon completion of the dissertation proposal and in preparation of the dissertation research proposal defense, copies of the proposal are submitted to each member of the dissertation committee for review at least two weeks prior to the proposal defense date. The chairperson of the committee will schedule a meeting for the candidate to defend the dissertation proposal. The dissertation committee may convene additional meetings until it is satisfied with the dissertation proposal. All members must approve the proposal for the student to engage in the research process. A form, to be signed by all committee members, should be completed once the proposal has been successfully defended. One copy should be returned to the Graduate Advisor and Program Director directly after the proposal defense. Students are not only permitted but also encouraged to consult with all members of the Dissertation Committee, in addition to the chairperson, during the research and writing phase of the dissertation proposal. See Appendix C for a list of references relating to models for the proposal.
IRB Approval
Upon approval of the dissertation proposal, the student must submit an application to the UT Arlington Office of Research for approval of the proposed research activities by the Institutional Review Board (“IRB). Under no circumstances may data be collected for the proposed study prior to the defense and approval of the research proposal and receipt of approval by the IRB.
Admission to Candidacy
Upon approval of the dissertation proposal the student applies for admission to candidacy. On receipt of approval for candidacy from the Graduate School, the student may register for dissertation hours. Students will not be allowed to register for dissertation hours prior to their admission to candidacy. At this point in the program the student must have completed at least 45 approved credit hours to be considered for candidacy. The Application for Candidacy and Final Program of Work must be filed with the Graduate School and approved by the Dean of the Graduate School at least one semester prior to awarding of the degree.
SOCW 6399, SOCW 6699, SOCW 6999 — Dissertation (9 hours)
Students are expected to enroll for a minimum of 3 hours per semester while working on their dissertation during Fall and Spring semesters. It is a Graduate School requirement that students are required to enroll for 9 hours dissertation in the semester in which they graduate.
Only your last 9 hours of dissertation will count towards the 54 hour requirement. If you have been admitted to candidacy, you may take 3 credit hours of dissertation in order to remain an active student. Once enrolled in dissertation hours, continuous enrollment is required. However, dissertation hours are graded as an “R” (Research in Progress) and do not count towards the accumulation of hours.
The Dissertation
Submission of an acceptable doctoral dissertation completes the requirements for the PhD in Social Work. The dissertation should give evidence of the student’s ability to bring the theory and research procedures in an area of concentration to bear on a problem in the Social Welfare field. It is the culmination of the student’s academic efforts and is expected to demonstrate original and independent research and be a significant contribution to knowledge. A dissertation will usually be formulated in connection with the student’s specialization and area of concentration within the program. Students must demonstrate reasonable progress during any semester in which they are enrolled for dissertation.
Dissertation Defense
In consultation with the dissertation committee chairperson, the candidate will prepare and distribute a copy of the completed dissertation to each committee member. This should be done one month before the projected defense date. The student must include a Readiness for Defense Form with the completed manuscript for each committee member. All committee members must designate that the dissertation is ready for defense by completing the form and returning it to the Dissertation Chairperson. The student must submit a request to the Graduate School for the scheduling of a defense. This form requires the signatures of all Committee Members, Committee Chair and the Graduate Advisor. In scheduling the defense, account should be taken of Graduate School deadlines. The request for defense must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the date of defense. The latest date to hold a defense is usually 3-4 weeks before the end of semester deadline. Be sure to consult a current graduate catalog for dates. (See also the references in Appendix C for details regarding preparation and time-line to assist your planning.)
No dissertation defense can be held if committee members do not receive a draft of the dissertation at least 3 weeks in advance of the final date to request a dissertation defense. This date is published in the Graduate School Catalog. It is in the student’s best interest that the committee members receive the draft at the earliest date possible to allow for timely revisions and re-submissions if deemed necessary.
Public notice and open invitation to all dissertation defenses is the current policy of the Graduate School of the University of Texas at Arlington. The Graduate Advisor sends a notice of the projected oral defense of the dissertation to all Deans at UT Arlington requesting the notice be posted in their departments. Public notice of all doctoral defenses is posted at the SSW. PhD students are invited and encouraged to attend the dissertation defenses of their colleagues.
The dissertation defense may result in the following outcomes:
- Passed unconditionally
- Passed conditionally with specified remedial work
- Failed with permission to be re-examined after a specified period
- Failed with dismissal from the program
If the candidate successfully defends the dissertation, he/she must complete all additional administrative requirements and obtain the necessary signatures in accordance with the Graduate School Catalog. For details on preparation of final copies of the dissertation, see the most current Graduate Catalog (Institutional).
PhD Courses
SOCW 6151 - APPLIED SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE II
SOCW 6151 APPLIED SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE II (1-0)
SOCW 6190 TUTORIAL (1-0)
Arrangements may be made for a directed and supervised tutorial in a select area of special interest to the student.
SOCW 6251 - APPLIED SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE II
SOCW 6251 APPLIED SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE II (2-0)
SOCW 6301 - ADVOCACY AND SOCIAL POLICY
SOCW 6301 ADVOCACY AND SOCIAL POLICY (3-0)
Politics are key to developing social policy. Students learn theory and skills to impact social and distributive justice at local, state and national levels. Examines the role of the social work profession in politics. This course may be chosen as a Policy, Administrative Practice, or Community Practice elective. Prerequisite: SOCW 5303. Corequisite: SOCW 5310 & SOCW 5551.
SOCW 6303 - POVERTY, INEQUALITY AND SOCIAL POLICY
SOCW 6303 POVERTY, INEQUALITY AND SOCIAL POLICY (3-0)
This course examines the nature and extent of poverty and inequality in the United States, their causes and consequences, and the debate concerning the role of government in providing anti-poverty programs. Many points of view concerning social and distributive justice are presented, from the radical left to radical right. Prerequisite: SOCW 5303. Corequisites: SOCW 5310 & SOCW 5551.
SOCW 6304 - SOCIAL POLICY AND CHILD WELFARE
SOCW 6304 SOCIAL POLICY AND CHILD WELFARE (3-0)
Examination of current policies, programs, and practices. Attention given to new perspectives on the delivery system and staffing in child welfare. Through analysis and research, students are provided knowledge for more effective practice in the field of child welfare. Prerequisite: SOCW 5303.
SOCW 6305 - INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR
SOCW 6305 INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR (3-0)
Focuses on issues and aspects of practice of broad concern to the profession of social work. Faculty members serve as consultants and resource persons to seminar members. Required of all non-thesis students in their final semester of coursework. Grade of C or better must be earned in this seminar to pass. If this requirement is not met, the student must repeat the course. Milestone: all courses have been taken for the degree except those left in the last semester, including this course. If fall or spring, no more than 15 hours can be left; if summer, no more than 12 hours can be left.
SOCW 6310 - SEMINAR IN WOMEN'S ISSUES
SOCW 6310 SEMINAR IN WOMEN'S ISSUES (3-0)
Explores women's issues in human behavior theory, practice theory, and policy. The historical, political, and socioeconomic forces that maintain sexism are discussed. Environmental influences are examined in relation to social justice, social work values, knowledge, and skills. Prerequisite: SOCW 5301, SOCW 5317.
SOCW 6311 - SEMINAR IN DIRECT METHODS IN COUPLES COUNSELING
SOCW 6311 SEMINAR IN DIRECT METHODS IN COUPLES COUNSELING (3-0)
Examination of various psychological, social, and cognitive-behavioral treatment approaches to problems in intimate coupling. Emphasis is placed on the assessment of the sources and patterns of dissatisfaction and conflict, the selection and ordering of treatment strategies, and application of treatment techniques consistent with determined goals. Prerequisite: SOCW 6325; SOCW 6326 or concurrent enrollment.
SOCW 6312 - GROUP DYNAMICS I AND SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE
SOCW 6312 GROUP DYNAMICS I AND SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE (3-0)
Examines contemporary social-psychological concepts and small group research, with a view to testing their applicability to practice propositions and operational principles, in work with both task and personality satisfaction groups. Prerequisite: SOCW 6325; SOCW 6326 or concurrent enrollment; or SOCW 6336 or concurrent enrollment.
SOCW 6314 - ADVANCED ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICE
SOCW 6314 ADVANCED ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICE (3-0)
Focuses on selected topics, issues, and skills for effective social work administration. Content includes leadership, worker motivation, resource development, interagency relations and managing conflict and diversity in a climate of scarce resources. Prerequisite: SOCW 6371 or concurrent enrollment.
SOCW 6315 - ADVANCED COMMUNITY PRACTICE
SOCW 6315 ADVANCED COMMUNITY PRACTICE (3-0)
Focuses on topics, issues, and skills for mobilizing neighborhoods, communities, and client groups to solve collective human problems. Content includes the politics of empowerment, mobilizing coalitions, locating resources, and mediating conflict. Prerequisite: SOCW 6371 or concurrent enrollment.
SOCW 6317 - DIRECT PRACTICE IN HEALTH CARE
SOCW 6317 DIRECT PRACTICE IN HEALTH CARE (3-0)
Explores central contribution of social work to comprehensive health care; social work interventions to assess and ameliorate the psychosocial effects of illness and disability are included along with emerging roles for social work in prevention and health maintenance.
SOCW 6318 - DIRECT PRACTICE WITH AGING
SOCW 6318 DIRECT PRACTICE WITH AGING (3-0)
Course presents an overview of current issues in the care, treatment, and delivery of social services to the aging. Students learn practice procedures designed to equip them with the skills needed for effective social work practice and review major theories on aging. Prerequisite: SOCW 6325; SOCW 6326 or concurrent enrollment; or SOCW 6336 or concurrent enrollment.
SOCW 6319 - SOCIAL POLICY AND MENTAL HEALTH
SOCW 6319 SOCIAL POLICY AND MENTAL HEALTH (3-0)
Studies programs and policies in the field of mental health. An analytical model is employed in the process of examining critical issues in the mental health arena. Prerequisite: SOCW 5303.
SOCW 6320 - PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
SOCW 6320 PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS (3-0)
Explores theoretical and empirical data on diverse personal relationships at the follow stages of relationship: initiation, maintenance, and termination. Identifies areas for intervention. Prerequisite: SOCW 5301 and 5317.
SOCW 6323 - PERSPECTIVES IN MENTAL HEALTH
SOCW 6323 PERSPECTIVES IN MENTAL HEALTH (3-0)
Examines and analyzes theories of mental health and disorders, perspectives on the etiology and epidemiology of mental disorder and the societal response to problems in mental health of vulnerable and oppressed populations. Prerequisite: SOCW 5301, SOCW 5317.
SOCW 6324 - RESEARCH AND EVALUATION METHODS IN SOCIAL WORK II
SOCW 6324 RESEARCH AND EVALUATION METHODS IN SOCIAL WORK II (3-0)
In this course quantitative and qualitative research methods and commonly used statistical procedures and approaches are applied to the evaluation of social work practice interventions and the evaluation of human service programs. These research skills and knowledge are presented from the perspective of promoting diversity and social and economic justice in the evaluation of social work intervention and the delivery of human service programs. Prerequisite: SOCW 5322.
SOCW 6325 - ADVANCED MICRO PRACTICE
SOCW 6325 ADVANCED MICRO PRACTICE (3-0)
Builds on the generalist perspective and the basic familiarity with social work processes (such as problem identification, assessment, contracting, plan implementation, and outcome evaluation) in the context of (1) existing psychotherapeutic modalities, and (2) the particular client characteristics that lend themselves to specific change modalities. Required of all DP students. Prerequisite: SOCW 5304, SOCW 5310, and SOCW 5551.
SOCW 6326 - DIRECT PRACTICE WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
SOCW 6326 DIRECT PRACTICE WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (3-0)
Focuses on the characteristics, strengths, and service needs of children and their families. Addresses assessment and intervention skills to work effectively with a variety of child, parent(s), and family problems. Specific techniques considered include child therapy, play therapy, behavioral contracting, cognitive-behavioral interventions, and crisis intervention. Required of all DP students specializing in Children and Families. Prerequisite: SOCW 6325 or concurrent enrollment.
SOCW 6328 - SOCIAL POLICY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
SOCW 6328 SOCIAL POLICY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS (3-0)
Seminar examining methods for analyzing social policies and for assessing effects of policy. Students evaluate and apply different models for social policy analysis, including comparative models. Students work with social indicators and other data sources used in policy research. Prerequisite: acceptance into the Ph.D. program.
SOCW 6329 - SOCIAL WORK, LAW, AND THE FAMILY CODE
SOCW 6329 SOCIAL WORK, LAW, AND THE FAMILY CODE (3-0)
Overview of legal principles and procedures as they apply to social workers and their interaction with clients. Particular attention given to the broad area of family law. Areas of mental health law, children's rights, consumerism, malpractice, courtroom testimony, criminal law, estates, and community legal services covered. This course is an elective only; does not meet the requirements for a second year policy course. Prerequisite: SOCW 6325; SOCW 6326 or concurrent enrollment; or SOCW 6336 or concurrent enrollment. CAP students: SOCW 6371.
SOCW 6330 CHILD DEVELOPMENT (3-0)
Reviews and analyzes theoretical and empirical approaches to understand the development of children through adolescence; explores implications for practice and policy with children and adolescents. Prerequisite: SOCW 5301 and SOCW 5317.
SOCW 6331 - THEORIES OF FAMILY
SOCW 6331 THEORIES OF FAMILY (3-0)
Reviews a variety of theoretical approaches useful in understanding the family. Implications for practice at the policy, community, and interpersonal levels are discussed. Prerequisite: SOCW 5301 and 5317.
SOCW 6332 ADULT DEVELOPMENT (3-0)
Explores selected issues and analyzes theories related to early and middle adulthood. Issues pertinent to practice, such as the developmental change processes of diverse populations, are also examined. Prerequisite: SOCW 5301 and SOCW 5317.
SOCW 6333 - AGING IN AMERICAN SOCIETY
SOCW 6333 AGING IN AMERICAN SOCIETY (3-0)
Explores the elderly population in American society. Includes discussion of social gerontology, a description of the aged in the United States and across cultures. Changes among the elderly such as health, finances and social roles are studied. Prerequisite: SOCW 5301 and 5317.
SOCW 6334 - WOMEN AND FAMILY POLICY
SOCW 6334 WOMEN AND FAMILY POLICY (3-0)
Policies affecting women and the family; interaction of women with other social institutions (family, economy, policy); the unique impact of policies upon families and women of color; cross cultural comparisons and political strategies; the role of the social work profession in this policy field. Prerequisite: SOCW 5303.
SOCW 6336 - DIRECT PRACTICE IN MENTAL HEALTH
SOCW 6336 DIRECT PRACTICE IN MENTAL HEALTH (3-0)
Focuses on assessment and intervention with those evidencing acute and chronic mental health problems and disabilities. The course addresses the delivery of services to various populations (children, adolescents, and adults), service delivery systems (community mental health, managed behavioral health care), and a wide range of problems. Topics include well-being, ethics, case management, treatment planning, managed care, DSM, PIE, and substance abuse. Required of all DP students specializing in Mental Health. Prerequisite: SOCW 6325.
SOCW 6337 PSYCHODYNAMICS (3-0)
Applies psychodynamic theory derived from Freud and ego psychologists to the life cycle. Draws implications for social work practice with diverse groups. Prerequisite: SOCW 5301 and SOCW 5317.
SOCW 6338 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND SOCIAL POLICY
SOCW 6338 SOCIAL SERVICES AND SOCIAL POLICY (3-0)
Broad acquaintance with, and analysis of, the social services and their role within social welfare policy. A variety of social services examined as well as modes and methods of providing these services, degree of effectiveness of various services in adequately serving clients, service gaps or duplication, and related areas. Prerequisite: SOCW 5303.
SOCW 6339 - PROGRAM EVALUATION
SOCW 6339 PROGRAM EVALUATION (3-0)
Presumes basic research competence on part of student. Focus on sociopolitical aspects of program evaluation as a specialized use of scientific methods and community practice skills. Relationships between program evaluation and program planning or administration stressed. Prerequisite: SOCW 5322. CAP students: SOCW 6371 or concurrent enrollment.
SOCW 6340 - ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS IN HUMAN SERVICES
SOCW 6340 ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS IN HUMAN SERVICES (3-0)
Acquaints students at an advanced level with research methodology as it applies to the human services. Includes techniques and tools of research, problem conceptualization, measurement, research and instrument design and data collection methods. Prerequisite: acceptance into the Ph.D. program.
SOCW 6341 - ADVANCED STATISTICAL METHODS IN HUMAN SERVICES
SOCW 6341 ADVANCED STATISTICAL METHODS IN HUMAN SERVICES (3-0)
Advanced statistical applications in the human services. Emphasis on multivariate statistical approaches including multiple regression analysis, logistic regression, structural model analysis using LISREL or EQS. Prerequisite: SOCW 6347.
SOCW 6342 - HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN MACRO ENVIRONMENTS
SOCW 6342 HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN MACRO ENVIRONMENTS (3-0)
Applies theories of systems, conflict, power, and change to human behavior in larger social settings, including organizations, communities, and social movements. Considers connections among oppression, disorder, and movements for distributive justice in both national and global contexts. This course meets the advanced Human Behavior requirement for students pursuing the CAP (Community and Administrative Practice) concentration. Prerequisites: SOCW 5301 and 5317.
SOCW 6343 - VIOLENCE IN FAMILIES
SOCW 6343 VIOLENCE IN FAMILIES (3-0)
Addresses two areas: Models for effective treatment of violence-prone families and creation of legal and social service systems for treatment. Students undertake field research and learn procedures for conducting their own anger abatement training programs. Prerequisite: SOCW 6325; SOCW 6326 or concurrent enrollment.
SOCW 6344 - TREATMENT OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
SOCW 6344 TREATMENT OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS (3-0)
Overview of the literature which describes physical, psychological, and cultural characteristics unique to childhood and adolescence. Attention then turned to treatment principles, and the specification of procedures for the amelioration of problems common to children and adolescents. Prerequisite: SOCW 6325; SOCW 6326 or concurrent enrollment; or SOCW 6336 or concurrent enrollment.
SOCW 6345 HEALTH POLICY (3-0)
Historical, current, and projected national and local health policies and roles of providers and consumers of health care examined; service demands, economic, access, and regulatory issues analyzed; relationships between governmental, voluntary, and commercial sectors studied; analytic frameworks for the understanding and development of policies developed. Prerequisite: SOCW 5303.
SOCW 6346 - TEACHING PRACTICUM
SOCW 6346 TEACHING PRACTICUM (3-0)
Introduces students to the academic role through teaching practice at graduate and/or undergraduate level supervised by a full-time faculty member. Prerequisite: SOCW 6328, 6340, 6348, 6373.
SOCW 6347 - INTERMEDIATE STATISTICS
SOCW 6347 INTERMEDIATE STATISTICS (3-0)
Statistical applications for doctoral social work students. Emphasizes both parametric and non-parametric techniques, including t-tests, ANOVA, correlation and regression, chi-square, and other non-parametrics. Designed to provide a foundation for advanced multivariate statistical techniques. Prerequisite: acceptance into the Ph.D. program.
SOCW 6348 - SEMINAR IN QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS
SOCW 6348 SEMINAR IN QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS (3-0)
Explores a variety of qualitative approaches to knowledge building and research. Designed to prepare students to carry out research projects within their areas of interest. Content includes discussions of knowledge development, study designs, data collection, analysis, and report writing. Prerequisite: acceptance into the Ph.D. program.
SOCW 6349 - AGING AND SOCIAL POLICY
SOCW 6349 AGING AND SOCIAL POLICY (3-0)
Social welfare policies and programs are examined in terms of the overall impact on the aged and society. Needs and gaps in services to the aged are evaluated, especially concerning minority and low-income aged. Current issues in aging policy are examined. Prerequisite: SOCW 5303.
SOCW 6350 - SEMINAR IN COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION STRATEGIES
SOCW 6350 SEMINAR IN COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION STRATEGIES (3-0)
Explores the integration of cognitive-behavioral and constructivist intervention methods in the treatment of various problems and clinical populations. The theoretical bases of cognitivism, behaviorism, and constructivism are identified and current issues in cognitive-behavioral and in constructivist methods are addressed. Assessment and interventions taught in this course are drawn from evidence-based practice knowledge and informed practice wisdom. Client strengths and individual empowerment are emphasized in formulating assessment and intervention strategies. Prerequisite: SOCW 6325; SOCW 6326 or concurrent enrollment; or SOCW 6336 or concurrent enrollment.
SOCW 6353 - SEMINAR IN FAMILY THERAPY
SOCW 6353 SEMINAR IN FAMILY THERAPY (3-0)
Comparison of various approaches to working with the family as a total system; enhancement of cognitive understanding of similarities and differences in theory and goals of family treatment in many fields of practice; integration of strategies and techniques of each method into an individual style of therapy. Prerequisite: SOCW 6325; SOCW 6326 or concurrent enrollment; or SOCW 6336 or concurrent enrollment.
SOCW 6354 - SOCIALLY OPPRESSED GROUPS, SOCIAL EXCLUSION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
SOCW 6354 SOCIALLY OPPRESSED GROUPS, SOCIAL EXCLUSION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE (3-0)
Past and present policies are examined related to people with disabilities, substance abusers, lesbians and gay men, juvenile delinquents, women convicted of criminal offenses, sex offenders and others who for various reasons experience social exclusion, stigma and social control. Theoretical bases of societal reaction to these groups and the impact on social policy and social work practice is considered. Prerequisite: SOCW 5303.
SOCW 6355 - ADVANCED USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN HUMAN SERVICES
SOCW 6355 ADVANCED USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN HUMAN SERVICES (3-0)
Provides the knowledge and skills to assess needs/capacities and develop technology-based solutions to individual, group, family, administrative and community problems in any culture. Covers information systems, decision support systems, multimedia, human services software and internet applications. Classes held in classroom and chat room and video classroom, see http://www2.uta.edu/cussn/courses/6355/. Prerequisite: DP (Direct Practice) students: SOCW 6325; SOCW 6326 or concurrent enrollment; or SOCW 6336 or concurrent enrollment. CAP (Community and Administrative Practice) students: SOCW 6371 or concurrent enrollment.
SOCW 6356 - SEMINAR IN PROGRAM AND PRACTICE EVALUATION
SOCW 6356 SEMINAR IN PROGRAM AND PRACTICE EVALUATION (3-0)
This course provides hands on opportunities to develop program and clinical evaluation plans for social work/welfare agencies. Educational principles and theoretical foundations are discussed as the actual plans are developed. Students work with agency decision makers and the instructor to generate a plan acceptable to the agency for implementation. Prerequisite: SOCW 6347.
SOCW 6357 - COMPARATIVE SOCIAL POLICY
SOCW 6357 COMPARATIVE SOCIAL POLICY (3-0)
This course introduces models and methods for comparative analysis of social policy. Particular attention is devoted to the extent of involvement in social policy and services on the part of the governmental, voluntary nonprofit, and for-profit sectors. Other topics include the nature of public/private sector relations, the assessment of social policy with regard to both outcome (e.g. adequacy, efficiency) and values (e.g. freedom and choice, equality and equity, fraternity or solidarity), and tools for comparative policy research. The course is open to M.S.S.W. and Ph.D. students for social policy or elective credit. In different semesters, readings and seminar sessions may emphasize comparisons involving different countries and different areas of social policy. Prerequisite: SOCW 5303.
SOCW 6358 - SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISION
SOCW 6358 SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISION (3-0)
Introduction to roles, functions, and contextual dimensions of social work supervision. Administrative and clinical perspectives are examined within the contextual framework of the social work supervisor as manager, mentor, mediator, and leader in human service organizations. Prerequisite: SOCW 6325; SOCW 6326 or concurrent enrollment; or SOCW 6336 or concurrent enrollment. CAP students: SOCW 6371 or concurrent enrollment.
SOCW 6359 - SOCIAL WORK IN SCHOOLS
SOCW 6359 SOCIAL WORK IN SCHOOLS (3-0)
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the various social work related theoretical perspectives, models, and programs for intervention with children and their families in the school setting. This includes skills in assessment, prevention, and intervention in providing services to "high risk" students, such as students in poverty and students with disabilities, and addressing issues such as teen parenting, drug and alcohol abuse, and conflict management in the school setting. Prerequisite: SOCW 6325; SOCW 6326 or concurrent enrollment.
SOCW 6360 - CLINICAL ASSESSMENT OF CHILD MALTREATMENT
SOCW 6360 CLINICAL ASSESSMENT OF CHILD MALTREATMENT (3-0)
Examines knowledge/technique in child physical/emotional/sexual abuse, physical/emotional neglect, and exploitation interventions. Includes interviewing, identification, legal issues, assessment/evaluation, case management, intervention, follow-up. Prerequisite: SOCW 6325; SOCW 6326 or concurrent enrollment.
SOCW 6361 - STRESS, CRISIS, AND COPING
SOCW 6361 STRESS, CRISIS, AND COPING (3-0)
The impact of specific crises on individuals and families will be examined. Typical crises will include life-threatening illness, trauma, physical and mental disability, and death. Assessment and evaluation of an individual's coping ability and appropriate strategies for social work interventions will be studied. Prerequisite: SOCW 6325; SOCW 6326 or concurrent enrollment; or SOCW 6336 or concurrent enrollment.
SOCW 6363 - BUDGETING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
SOCW 6363 BUDGETING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (3-0)
Basic overview of financial management applied specifically to human service agencies; emphases on basic concepts and skill building in budgeting, and fund raising; accounting principles, financial statements, and computerized financial information systems also covered. Prerequisite: SOCW 6371 or concurrent enrollment.
SOCW 6365 - SEXUAL AND GENDER IDENTITIES
SOCW 6365 SEXUAL AND GENDER IDENTITIES (3-0)
Reviews various life experiences, challenges and psychosocial ctheories affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons. Identifies social work interventions. Prerequisite: SOCW 5301 and 5317.
SOCW 6367 - SEMINAR IN ADVANCED STATISTICAL APPLICATIONS
SOCW 6367 SEMINAR IN ADVANCED STATISTICAL APPLICATIONS (3-0)
This seminar covers statistical analysis of experimental designs, the General Linear Model and other advanced statistics. The course focuses on applications of statistics using various data sets. Prerequisite: Knowledge of SPSS; SOCW 6341 and 6347.
SOCW 6368 - SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILDREN: IDENTIFICATION, ASSESSMENT, CASE MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT
SOCW 6368 SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILDREN: IDENTIFICATION, ASSESSMENT, CASE MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT (3-0)
Seminar focused on examination of current knowledge and intervention strategies related to child sexual abuse. Topics addressed include techniques of obtaining information, sexual assault assessment procedures, validation, case management, application of change methods, case monitoring and relapse prevention. Prerequisite: SOCW 6325; SOCW 6326 or concurrent enrollment.
SOCW 6369 - INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SEXUALITY AND SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE
SOCW 6369 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SEXUALITY AND SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE (3-0)
Overview of human sexuality as it relates to social work practice. Human sexuality considered from a bio-psychosocial perspective. Emphasis on viewing human sexuality as an interactive process of the total personality. Attention given to various psychological, social and behavioral educational/treatment approaches. Prerequisite: SOCW 6325; SOCW 6326 or concurrent enrollment; or SOCW 6336 or concurrent enrollment.
SOCW 6370 - TREATING PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS
SOCW 6370 TREATING PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS (3-0)
Treatment strategies and evaluation methods and research findings relevant to the treatment of parent-child relationships; review of existing parent training literature and commercially available parenting programs. Prerequisite: SOCW 6325; SOCW 6326 or concurrent enrollment; or SOCW 6336 or concurrent enrollment.
SOCW 6371 - COMMUNITY AND ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICE
SOCW 6371 COMMUNITY AND ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICE (3-0)
Surveys theory and builds skills in roles associated specifically with community practice (e.g. community/locality development, social planning, social action) and administrative practice (e.g. supervision, administration, management and management systems). Students complete an advanced assignment in community and/or organizational assessment and program design. Required of all CAP (Community and Administrative Practice) students. Prerequisite: Advanced Standing Student or SOCW 5306, SOCW 5304, SOCW 5309, SOCW 5301, SOCW 5303, SOCW 5322, SOCW 5317, SOCW 5310, and SOCW 5551.
SOCW 6373 - SCIENCE AND ADVANCED SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE
SOCW 6373 SCIENCE AND ADVANCED SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE (3-0)
Involves the study of the philosophy of science and an examination of the contributions and limitations of science in the shaping of social work practice; involves as well the identifications and considerations of other factors which have a systemic effect on the epistemology and technology of the profession. Prerequisite: acceptance into the Ph.D. program.
SOCW 6380 - TREATMENT OF ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
SOCW 6380 TREATMENT OF ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS (3-0)
Surveys major treatment alternatives, showing addictive behavior patterns such as alcohol/drug abuse or eating disorders. Student conducts field research of 12-step programs, practices interventions, and studies inpatient and outpatient treatment methods with emphasis on relapse prevention. Prerequisite: SOCW 6325; SOCW 6326 or concurrent enrollment; or SOCW 6336 or concurrent enrollment.
SOCW 6383 - COMPUTER-SUPPORTED PRACTICE
SOCW 6383 COMPUTER-SUPPORTED PRACTICE (3-0)
Examines the data/information/knowledge basis of social work and the technology-based tools and techniques to support micro and macro practice. Tools examined include information systems, multimedia, performance support systems, and artificial intelligence systems. Covers technology applications for communities, management, worker support, and client self-help. Classes held in classroom and online using text chat and video classroom. Prerequisite: acceptance into the Ph.D. program.
SOCW 6384 - MANAGEMENT OF CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS
SOCW 6384 MANAGEMENT OF CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (3-0)
Prepares students for mid-management and administrative roles in public and private child-serving agencies and programs. Includes content about the legal context of child welfare practice. Emphasis is on the community context of practice and how agencies can adapt their work to the cultural milieu of clients and others in the environment. Prerequisite: SOCW 6371 or concurrent enrollment.
SOCW 6385 - SOCIAL WORK AND MANAGED CARE
SOCW 6385 SOCIAL WORK AND MANAGED CARE (3-0)
Explores the history of managed care in health and social services, the underlying philosophy, and current trends and practice issues. Assesses the potential for conflict between social work values and managed care systems. Builds skills for administrative roles in managed care settings. Prerequisite: SOCW 6371 or concurrent enrollment.
SOCW 6390 TUTORIAL (3-0)
Arrangements may be made for a directed and supervised tutorial in a select area of special interest to the student.
SOCW 6392 - SELECTED TOPICS IN SOCIAL WELFARE
SOCW 6392 SELECTED TOPICS IN SOCIAL WELFARE (3-0)
Topics vary from semester to semester depending on the needs and interest of the students. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
SOCW 6393 THESIS RESEARCH (3-0)
Initial research in the student's area of concentration, leading to thesis. Prerequisite for 6398. Prrequisite: permission of instructor.
SOCW 6394 - APPLIED RESEARCH PRACTICUM
SOCW 6394 APPLIED RESEARCH PRACTICUM (3-0)
Students engage in an active program of applied research under direct supervision of a faculty member.
SOCW 6396 - SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION: PRINCIPLES AND SKILLS
SOCW 6396 SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION: PRINCIPLES AND SKILLS (3-0)
Considers a range of ideas in educational thought relevant to the formulation of an analytical appraisal of social work education and training. Educational methods and skills relevant to social work are addressed and practice opportunities offered. Prerequisite: acceptance into the Ph.D. program.
SOCW 6397 - WRITING FOR PUBLICATION
SOCW 6397 WRITING FOR PUBLICATION (3-0)
This course will explore the world of academic publishing. Students will provide peer reviews of manuscripts, prepare and critique their ideas and draft sections of a manuscript, and present a final manuscript and publication plan. The intent is to help the students increase their chance of publishing manuscripts as a Ph.D. student and as a new faculty member. Although nothing can substitute for having information and research relevant for the field, the art of writing for publication should not be underestimated. Journal publishing, like any other human service endeavor, is easier as you become proficient. Most academics become proficient at communicating their ideas and research through trial and error. However, one's chances of becoming published can be increased by learning from experts in the field. Prerequisite: acceptance into the Ph.D. program.
SOCW 6398 THESIS (3-0)
Requires an individual research project in the individual's area of concentration, with a minimum of six semester hours total needed for the project. Satisfactory completion requires approval of the instructor in charge, a supervising committee appointed by the Dean of Graduate Studies. Defense in a final oral examination is required. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
SOCW 6399 DISSERTATION (3-0)
Preparation and submission of a doctoral dissertation in an area in social work.
SOCW 6451 - APPLIED SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE II
SOCW 6451 APPLIED SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE II (4-0)
SOCW 6452 - APPLIED SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE III
SOCW 6452 APPLIED SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE III (4-0)
SOCW 6694 - APPLIED RESEARCH PRACTICUM
SOCW 6694 APPLIED RESEARCH PRACTICUM (6-0)
Students engage in an active program of applied research under direct supervision of a faculty member.
SOCW 6698 THESIS (6-0)
Requires an individual research project in the individual's area of concentration, with a minimum of six semester hours total needed for the project. Satisfactory completion requires approval of the instructor in charge, a supervising committee appointed by the Dean of Graduate Studies. Defense in a final oral examination is required.
SOCW 6699 DISSERTATION (6-0)
Preparation and submission of a doctoral dissertation in an area in social work.
SOCW 6851 - APPLIED SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE II
SOCW 6851 APPLIED SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE II (8-0)
SOCW 6999 DISSERTATION (9-0)
Preparation and submission of a doctoral dissertation in an area in social work.
SOCW 6387 - CHILD AND YOUTH POLICY
SOCW 6387 CHILD AND YOUTH POLICY (3-0)
The course centers on a critical examination of current and proposed social policies impacting "at-risk" children and youth. An analytical approach to address the wide arena of national, international, and state child and youth social policies that mandate child custody, health, education, economic supports, juvenile justice, and child protection services. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the social work practitioner in enhancing the well being of children and youth through social policy analysis, development, implementation, and reform. Prerequisite: SOCW 5303.
SOCW 6386 - GRANT PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR
SOCW 6386 GRANT PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR (3-0)
Grant proposal development is a fundamental method of accessing funds and developing new programs in the social service arena. In this class, students will identify key funding opportunities in their fields of interest and will write a proposal using an actual federal application and a foundation funding announcement. The majority of the course will be devoted to the development of the skills and knowledge necessary to produce a competitive proposal. These include, but are not limited to: a) needs and capacities assessment, b) program development, c) strategic planning, d) budgeting, e) evaluation, and f) community collaboration. The prerequisite for this course is SOCW 6371 (or concurrent enrollment) or SOCW 6325; SOCW 6326 or concurrent enrollment; or SOCW 6336 or concurrent enrollment.
