Psychology & Social Work

Faculty Major in Psychology, B.S.

Damaris Perez, chair; Libna Arroyo, Michael Jefferson, Tuwan A minimum of 80.2 hours (49.2 upper-division hours)
Ussery, Benjamin Zinke
Required
 Core Courses (58.2 hours):
Departmental Office: 109 Davidian Hall; (707) 965-6537
PSYC 121 General Psychology 4
PSYC 122 Psychology Seminar* 3
Degrees and Programs
PSYC 130 Introduction to the Psychology Major* 1
Psychology, B.S. .................................................................. 179
PSYC 235 Child Development 3
Psychology, B.A. .................................................................180
PSYC 235L Child Development Laboratory 1
Psychology, Minor ............................................................. 180
PSYC 264 Social Psychology 4
Social Work, B.S.W. ............................................................180
PSYC 322 Research Design 4
PSYC 323 Introduction to Experimental Psychology 4
The department offers two majors: Psychology and Social
PSYC 344 Psychology of Personality 4
Work. The goals of the Psychology & Social Work Department
PSYC 357 Psychological Testing 4
are as follows:
PSYC 394 Colloquium** 1.2
• To encourage purposeful living in the service of God PSYC 436 Physiological Psychology 4
and humanity by helping students understand and PSYC 444 History and Systems of Psychology 4
apply principles of human behavior in personal and PSYC 445 Learning and Memory 4
professional relationships. PSYC 490 Issues in Religion, Ethics, and the Human
• To provide a general background for a wide range of Sciences 4
careers that involve working with people, such as law, PSYC 499 Systematic Issues in Psychology 3
medicine, nursing, education, business, and the ministry. At least one of the following courses: 3
• To prepare students at the baccalaureate level in the PSYC 390 Gender Issues (3)
generalist framework for employment in the profession SOCI 355 Cultural Diversity (3)
of social work.
At least one of the following courses: 3
• To prepare students for successful graduate study in
PSYC 435 Psychology of Religion (3)
psychology and social work.
SOCI 435 Sociology of Religion (3)
While the department has Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) Required
 Core Electives (11 hours):
specific to each major, the overall Departmental Student
At least 11 additional hours from the following:*** 11
Learning Outcomes (DSLOs) are that graduates can:
PSYC 241 Topics in Psychology (3)
1. Demonstrate respect for the core Department values of free PSYC 260 Death and Dying (4)
inquiry, diversity, responsible citizenship, and service to (cont. on next page)
God and humanity.
* Must be taken before the junior year.
2. Demonstrate recognition of the moral tensions, and
** Must be taken each quarter of the sophomore and junior years.
appreciation of the common values, between the professions *** Transfer courses (generally limited to upper-division hours for
and the Christian faith. current students) may be approved by the department.

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PSYC 335 Adolescent Development (3) designed to prepare students at the baccalaureate level to enter
PSYC 358 Abnormal Psychology (4) the profession as generalist social work practitioners.
PSYC 360 Drugs, Brain, and Behavior (3) The SLOs of the social work program support its mission and
PSYC 368 Principles of Counseling (4) goals to train students as competent generalist social workers,
PSYC 390 Gender Issues (3) ready for beginning professional practice in accord with the
PSYC 398 Graduate School Application Seminar (1) standards of the Council on Social Work Education and the
pursuit of graduate social work degrees. These SLOs provide
PSYC 399 Research Seminar (1-2)
the standard by which the quality of education and professional
PSYC 435 Psychology of Religion (3)
competencies of students may be assessed.
PSYC 481 Field Work in Psychology Seminar (1)
PSYC 491 Field Work in Psychology (1-2) Graduates of the social work program can:
1. Demonstrates Ethical and Professional Behavior.
 Required Cognate Courses (11 hours): 2. Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice.
ANTH 124 Cultural Anthropology 4 3. Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and
SOCI 121 Introduction to Sociology 4 Environmental Justice
STAT 322 Statistical Methods 3 4. Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-
Recommended Cognate Course: informed Practice.
5. Engage in Policy Practice.
Any college-level biology course with lab
6. Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations,
This recommendation is usually met by BIOL 102 (Human
and Communities.
Physiology) or by any one of BIOL 112+111+113 (Biological
7. Asses Individuals, Families, Groups Organizations, and
Foundations II, I, III).
Communities.
8. Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups,
Major in Psychology, B.A. Organizations, and Communities.
A minimum of 69.2 hours (42.2 upper-division hours) 9. Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups,
Core and cognate requirements are the same as those for the Organizations, and Communities.
B.S. degree except the 11 hours of core electives are not re- Students interested in social work as a profession should make
quired. B.A. students are required to complete the foreign lan- an advisement appointment with the Social Work Program
guage component of the general education package. Director. The Social Work Student Handbook contains detailed
information on the admissions process.
Minor in Psychology 1. Complete the program admissions packet, including
A minimum of 30 hours (12 upper-division hours) admissions application and reference letters (one letter must
be from a person who supervised the applicant a minimum
 Required Courses (7 hours):
of 30 hours in a social work or social service position).
PSYC 121 General Psychology 4 2. Complete the personal admissions interview.
PSYC 122 Psychology Seminar 3
The Program Admissions Committee applies the following
Required
 Electives (23 hours): criteria in evaluating applications:
At least 23 hours from additional non-service PSYC • Successful completion of required prerequisite courses
courses, including at least 12 upper-division hours. 23 • Satisfactory course performance
• Effective oral-communication skills
Bachelor of Social Work, B.S.W. • Effective written-communication skills
A minimum of 108.2 hours (61.2 upper-division hours) • Attitudes, behaviors, mental health, and ethics appropriate
to the social work profession
The baccalaureate degree program in social work is fully
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25
accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. It is
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 within the Social Work
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The Admissions Committee notifies each candidate of the Required

 Cognate Courses (29-33 hours):
action taken on his or her application. COMM 105 Communication and Public Speaking 4
To remain in the program, students must continue to meet ECON 261 Macroeconomics 4
the same academic, ethical, mental health, and behavioral ENGL 101 College English I 4**
standards. ENGL 102 College English II 4**
Any Social Work core or cognate course may be repeated for PSYC 121 General Psychology 4
failing performance only once. A course is considered to be a STAT 222 Introduction to Statistics 4
repeat for failing performance if the student has attempted the
At least one of the following courses: 2-5
course previously and the original attempt resulted in a grade
BIOL 101 Human Anatomy (5)
below C- or a withdrawal due to failing performance.
BIOL 102 Human Physiology (5)
The Social Work Student Handbook contains further
BIOL 223 Medical Terminology (2)
information on criteria for admission to the program,
continuance in it, and the appeal process. At least one of the following courses: 3-4
PLSC 124 Introduction to American Government (4)
 Required Core Courses (73.2 hours):
PLSC 274 Introduction to Political Thought (3)
PSYC 322 Research Design 4
PSYC 358 Abnormal Psychology 4  General Education Requirements:
SOCI 355 Cultural Diversity 3 The general education requirements for the B.S.W. are the
SOWK 121 Introduction to Social Work 3 same as for the B.S. degree except that the health requirement
SOWK 232 American Social Problems 4 (VI-A) is fulfilled by the major.
SOWK 275 History and Philosophy of Social Welfare Recommended Courses:
Institutions 3 Students who intend to seek employment in California are
SOWK 340 Writing for Social Work I 2 strongly urged to include Spanish as a second language. See
SOWK 345 Social Work Professional Development 2 especially Spanish for Health Care Professionals (SPAN 105)
SOWK 368 Principles of Counseling 4 and Beginning Spanish (SPAN 111+112+113).
SOWK 376 Human Behavior in the Social
Environment I 3
SOWK 377 Human Behavior in the Social
Environment II 3
SOWK 382 Practice Theory I 4
SOWK 383 Practice Theory II 4
SOWK 394 Colloquium* 1.2
SOWK 465 Practice Theory III 4
SOWK 468 Social Welfare Policy and Contemporary
Social Issues 3
SOWK 476 Field Experience I 5
SOWK 477 Field Experience II 4
SOWK 478 Field Experience III 5
SOWK 486 Integrative Field Seminar I 1
SOWK 487 Integrative Field Seminar II 1
SOWK 488 Integrative Field Seminar III 1
SOWK 490 Issues in Religion, Ethics, and
the Human Sciences 4
 Required Core Electives (8 hours): 8
Electives must be selected in consultation with the Social
Work advisor.
** For students in the honors program, these requirements may be met
* Must be taken each quarter of the sophomore and junior years. by HNRS 111+121.

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PSYC 126 2 F, S PSYC 241 3S

Anthropology Assertive Behavior Topics in Psychology
(See SOWK 126.) Study of a selected topic not covered
Lower-Division Course:
elsewhere in the curriculum. Course
ANTH 124 4S PSYC 130 1W content varies from year to year, reflect-
Cultural Anthropology Introduction to the Psychology ing current interest. Repeatable for credit
The nature and concept of culture, the Major under different subtitles. Further informa-
learning and growth of culture, and the Introduction to the basic skills needed tion is available at the departmental office.
development of cultural patterns. Survey for success in major courses and an Odd years.
of economics, kinship, gender, political overview of career and graduate school
structures, languages, and religion in options. Includes PsychINFO, APA style, PSYC 260 4 W,S
technologically simple and complex critical evaluation of research, research Death and Dying
societies. ethics, internet tools, and academic (See SOWK 260.)
and professional options in psychology.
Psychology Should be completed during the fresh- PSYC 264 4W
man or sophomore year. Recommended Social Psychology
Service Course: prerequisite: PSYC 121. The psychological principles under-
(Not applicable to a major or minor in lying group behavior and the effects of
this department) PSYC 227 3W the group on individual behavior: at-
Conflict Resolution and titude change, conformity, aggression,
PSYC 234 4 F, S, Su Relationship Skills prejudice, and theories of interpersonal
Human Development (See SOWK 227.) attraction, altruism, and attribution.
Theory and research in developmental Three lectures and one laboratory per
psychology, including an overview of the PSYC 235 3F week. Prerequisite: PSYC 121.
cognitive, emotional, physical, social, Child Development
and moral development of the individual (See also ECED 235.) Upper-Division Courses:
from conception to senescence. Prerequi- Theory and research in developmen- PSYC 322 4F
site: PSYC 121. tal psychology; their application in Research Design
understanding and relating to children. Methods of inquiry in the behavioral
Lower-Division Courses: Examines the cognitive, socioemotional, sciences from conception of idea to analy-
PSYC 121 4 F, W, Su and physical development from infancy sis of data. Includes the experiment, sur-
General Psychology through adolescence. Emphasis on inter- vey research, observational methods, and
Survey of the field of psychology: action between innate development and program evaluation. Three lectures and
social processes, biological psychology, environmental influences. Covers infancy one laboratory per week. The laboratory
learning, development, motivation, mem- through adolescence. Note: psychology introduces the student to the Statistical
ory, health, stress, personality, psychopa- majors must also take PSYC 235L. Pre- Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).
thology, and therapies. requisite: PSYC 121. Prerequisites: PSYC 121, STAT 222.

PSYC 122 3W PSYC 235L 1F

PSYC 323 4W
Psychology Seminar Child Development Laboratory
Introduction to Experimental
An introductory seminar emphasizing Review and actual practice of research
Psychology
the exploration and discussion of psycho- methods in the study of children from
Research design and procedures in
logical issues. Includes critical analysis infancy through late adolescence. Prereq-
psychological research. Requires a major
of psychological topics and religious, uisite: PSYC 121.
research project laboratory. Two lectures,
ethical, and social implications of psy- 30 minute individual appointment with
chological theory and data. Prerequisite: instructor, and 4.5 hours of laboratory
PSYC 121. per week. Prerequisites: PSYC 121, 322.

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PSYC 335 3W issues of drug distribution, administra- PSYC 399 1-2 F, W

Adolescent Development tion, dosage, absorption, and fate. Pre- Research Seminar
Theory and research in adolescent de- requisite: PSYC 121. Odd years. For students completing a research
velopment. Focuses on the unique tasks project with supervision by a research
and conflicts of adolescence, the role PSYC 368 4S mentor. Emphasis on revision and sub-
and function of adolescence in modern Principles of Counseling mission of an APA-style manuscript
society, and the social and psychological (See also SOWK 368.) and/or poster for professional presenta-
problems and opportunities associated A prepractice introduction to the tion. Prerequisite: Approval of the in-
with adolescence. Prerequisite: PSYC 121. work, ethical issues, and theories of structor, PSYC 121. With approval of the
counseling. Emphasis on establishing a instructor, repeatable to a maximum of 4
PSYC 344 4F beginning personal philosophy of coun- credits. Qualifies for IP grading.
Psychology of Personality seling. Prerequisite: PSYC 121. Recom-
Survey and analysis of major theoreti- mended prerequisite: PSYC 344 or 358. PSYC 435 3W
cal models of personality, personality Psychology of Religion
classification systems, and empirical PSYC 390 3S Religious experience, behavior, and
research. Prerequisite: PSYC 121. Gender Issues development from the perspective of dy-
(See also SOWK 390.) namic and research psychologies. Prereq-
PSYC 357 4W Historical, biological, sociological, uisite: PSYC 121. Even years.
Psychological Testing cultural, and psychological impacts on
The purpose, contribution, and prob- gender issues, both male and female. PSYC 436 4F
lems of psychological testing. Emphasis Significant emphasis on the effects on Physiological Psychology
on understanding the psychometric and the individual, family, workplace, com- The physiological explanations of be-
clinical characteristics of standardized munity, and society. Breaking stereotypes havior and brain-behavior relationships.
tests. The major areas of testing, includ- and barriers. Sensory, neural and motor structures
ing ability, achievement, intelligence, significant to human experience. Prereq-
interest, and personality. Three lectures PSYC 394 .2 F, W, S uisite: PSYC 121.
and one laboratory per week. Prerequi- Colloquium
sites: PSYC 121, PSYC 344, STAT 222. (See also SOWK 394.) PSYC 444 4W
Topics of current interest in social History and Systems of Psychology
PSYC 358 4W work and psychology. Includes guest Greek and medieval background of
Abnormal Psychology speakers, progress reports on student and psychology, the early modern period, the
Overview of psychological disorders: faculty research, and presentations on emergence of contemporary experimental
description of symptoms, course of the current professional issues. Required for work, and special fields of psychology;
disorder, etiology, and treatment. In- all department majors during each quar- influential psychological systems. Prereq-
cludes survey of current biological and ter of the sophomore and junior years. uisite: PSYC 121.
behavioral research in psychopathology Prerequisite: PSYC 121. Repeatable to a
and behavioral disorders. Prerequisite: maximum of 6 times (1.2 credits). PSYC 445 4S
PSYC 121. Recommended prerequisite: Learning and Memory
PSYC 344. PSYC 398 1S Comparison and integration of basic
Psychology Graduate School research in animal learning and human
PSYC 360 3S Application Seminar memory and cognition. Emphasis on the
Drugs, Brain, and Behavior Introduction to the basic skills needed relative roles of mechanistic and mental-
The drugs that affect behavior through for successful application to graduate pro- istic variables and on the plausibility of
action on the nervous system. Major grams in psychology. Topics include let- universal laws of learning. Three lectures
psychoactive drug groups include anti- ters of recommendation, personal state- and one laboratory per week. Prerequi-
anxiety, antidepressant, antipsychotic, ments, interviews, the GRE exams, and site: PSYC 121.
stimulant, and drugs of abuse. Related best practices in the application process.
Intended for junior psychology majors.

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PSYC 481 1S PSYC 499 3F SOCI 435 3 Arranged

Field Work in Psychology Seminar Systematic Issues in Psychology Sociology of Religion
A weekly seminar focusing on ethi- A review of the psychology major, Examination of the social-religious
cal and professional issues in psychol- including an in-depth analysis of the nature of humankind; description and
ogy; case presentations. Prerequisites: experimental foundations of general psy- use of concepts in the sociological study
Completion of a Field Work Application chology. Prerequisite: PSYC 121. Enroll- of religion; consideration of mainstream
by the last Friday before Thanksgiving ment limited to senior psychology majors. and marginal religious organizations and
Recess; completion of 60 hours of college movements.
credit; a grade of C- or higher in PSYC Sociology
122, 130, and one of the following: SOCI 495 1-3 Arranged
PSYC 344, 358, or 368 (concurrent reg- Lower-Division Courses: Independent Study
istration is acceptable); and permission of Enrollment limited to advanced
SOCI 121 4W
the instructor. Corequisite: PSYC 491. students wishing to do independent
Introduction to Sociology
research under direction of the
The relationship of sociology to the
PSYC 490 4S department faculty.
total behavioral science field; orienta-
Issues in Religion, Ethics, tion to the structure and functioning of
and the Human Sciences society; development and social nature Social Work
(See also SOWK 490.) of personality; background and develop-
Exploration of tensions in belief, con- ment of culture; basic social institutions. Lower-Division Courses:
duct, and identity that arise from being
SOWK 121 3 F, S
both a Christian and a person changed
SOCI 214 4W Introduction to Social Work
through contact with the human scienc-
The Family Introduction to the profession of social
es. Special attention to issues for Chris-
(See SOWK 214.) work and social interventions. Fields
tians entering professions in psychology
of practice, practice methods, and the
and social work. Prerequisite: PSYC 121.
SOCI 232 4 F, S knowledge, values, ethics, and skills of
Open to senior majors in the Psychology
American Social Problems the profession. Focus on social work and
& Social Work Department and to others
(See SOWK 232.) populations-at-risk and issues of human
by permission of the instructor.
diversity. Open to all students interested
Upper-Division Courses: in the profession of social work and so-
PSYC 491 1-2 S cial interventions.
Field Work in Psychology SOCI 355 3S
Placement in a local human service Cultural Diversity SOWK 126 2 F, S
agency (for 3-6 clock hours per week). History of ethnic groups in the United Assertive Behavior
Prerequisite: Completion of PSYC 481 States. Ethnic groups studied include (See also PSYC 126.)
(concurrent registration is acceptable), African Americans, Jewish Americans, Emphasis on developing basic skills
and permission of the instructor. Repeat- American Indians, Asian Americans, and confidence in clarifying one’s desires
able to a maximum of 3 credits. Latin Americans, and European Ameri- or needs and communicating them to
cans. The nature of prejudice and dis- others in socially acceptable and effec-
PSYC 495 1-3 Arranged crimination, especially as evidenced in tive ways. Learning through role playing,
Independent Study contemporary American racial problems; discussion, and setting personal goals.
Enrollment limited to department possible solutions of group conflict.
majors wishing to pursue independent
investigations in psychology under the
direction of the Psychology faculty. Re-
peatable to a maximum of 3 credits.

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SOWK 214 4W SOWK 275 3W SOWK 368 4S

The Family History and Philosophy of Social Principles of Counseling
(See also SOCI 214.) Welfare Institutions (See PSYC 368.)
Exploration of the meaning and func- Exploration of changing value systems
tions of family systems. The adjustments and philosophies and the attempts of SOWK 376 3F
of premarriage, marriage, and family society and social welfare institutions to Human Behavior in the Social
living viewed as a system, with focus on meet human needs. Examination from Environment I
skills designed to establish and maintain both historical and current perspectives. The bio-psycho-social factors that im-
the family institution. Prerequisites: SOWK 121; either PLSC pact or influence behavior from infancy
124 or PLSC 274; and either HIST 101, through young adulthood from the per-
SOWK 227 3W HIST 102, HIST 134, or HIST 135. son-in-environment perspective. Focus
Conflict Resolution and on the assessment process in generalist
Relationship Skills Upper-Division Courses: practice, with special attention to cul-
(See also PSYC 227.) SOWK 340 2F tural awareness and factors of human
Skill development in self-understand- Writing for Social Work I diversity. Emphasis on research relevant
ing and in relating effectively with others. Emphasis on the process of critical to social work practice. Prerequisites:
Provides tools for effective communica- thinking and analysis, and the process of SOWK 275, BIOL 223, PSYC 121.
tion and conflict resolution. Applicable to effective professional writing as required
personal, work, and social relationships. in social work practice. Students will SOWK 377 3W
Odd years. apply social work concepts to prepare Human Behavior in the Social
various written samples. Guidelines for Environment II
SOWK 232 4 F ,S using electronic forms of communication The bio-psycho-social factors that
American Social Problems will also be addressed. Prerequisites: influence behaviors of individuals from
(See also SOCI 232.) ENGL 101-102. Corequisite: PSYC 322. young adulthood through the elder years
An introduction to major social prob- Enrollment limited to junior B.S.W. from the person-in-environment perspec-
lems in current American society. Cau- majors, or those who have permission tive. Focus on the assessment process in
sality, current dynamics, and projections from instructor. Repeatable for credit generalist practice, with special atten-
on the future climate of social change with department approval. tion to cultural awareness and factors of
related to crime, violence, population, human diversity. Emphasis on research
environment, family issues, discrimina- SOWK 342 2F relevant to social work practice. Prereq-
tion, social and economic justice, and Writing for Social Work II uisite: SOWK 376.
health care. Extensive rewriting of a student’s
program evaluation project in SOWK 382 4S
SOWK 260 4 W, S preparation for presentation to Practice Theory I
Death and Dying program staff and the broader practice Emphasis on the generalist model of
(See also PSYC 260.) community. Prerequisite: SOWK 340. practice with focus on work with indi-
Focuses on bio-psycho-social, cultural, viduals. The micro level of intervention
and spiritual factors related to death and SOWK 345 2W as it relates to client engagement, prob-
dying. Includes a review of the physi- Social Work Professional Develop- lem assessment, data collection, goals,
cal aspects, agencies, and institutions ment strategies, action, and evaluation to help
involved in the death process, legal is- Students will investigate employment the client or client system resolve prob-
sues, psychological theories of grief and opportunities, credentialing regulations, lems. Three lectures and one laboratory
mourning, and cultural, spiritual, and professional goal-setting, lifelong learn- per week. Prerequisites: SOWK 368, 376,
religious death rituals and beliefs. ing, characteristics of professional or- 377. Enrollment limited to B.S.W. majors
ganizations, and the use of the available who have obtained or are eligible for ad-
supports. This course looks beyond the mission to the Social Work Program.
student experience to prepare individuals
for successful social services careers. Pre-
requisites: SOWK 340.
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SOWK 383 4F tions and on research techniques. Three emphasis on integration and active use of
Practice Theory II lectures and one laboratory per week. content from all areas of the curriculum.
Emphasis on the generalist model of Prerequisite: SOWK 382, 383. Enroll- Prerequisite: SOWK 477. Corequisite:
practice with small groups and family ment limited to B.S.W. majors. SOWK 488. Enrollment limited to senior
systems. The mezzo level of intervention B.S.W. majors with Full Acceptance into
as it relates to group goals, structure, dy- SOWK 468 3S the Social Work Program or Provisional
namics and processes. Focus on develop- Social Welfare Policy and Acceptance (Prerequisite Coursework)
ment of basic mezzo skills and techniques Contemporary Social Issues and an approved plan of action. Qualifies
in working with groups and families Focuses on policy analysis, critical for IP grading.
of various composition and age. Three thinking, and current political issues at
lectures and one laboratory per week. the state and federal levels as they impact SOWK 486 1F
Prerequisites: SOWK 368, 376, 377, 382. diverse client populations. Explores the Integrative Field Seminar I
Enrollment limited to B.S.W. majors. active role of the generalist social worker A seminar to facilitate the transition
in this process. Two lectures and one from theory to practice. Corequisite:
SOWK 390 3S laboratory per week. Prerequisite: SOWK SOWK 476. Qualifies for IP grading.
Gender Issues 275, ECON 261.
(See PSYC 390.) SOWK 487 1W
SOWK 476 5F Integrative Field Seminar II
SOWK 394 .2 F, W, S Field Experience I A seminar to facilitate a continued
Colloquium A placement of 150 clock hours in integration of theory and practice issues.
(See PSYC 394.) an approved social service agency with Prerequisite: SOWK 486. Corequisite:
emphasis on integration and active use of SOWK 477. Qualifies for IP grading.
SOWK 420 2S content from all areas of the curriculum.
Topics in Global Social Work Prerequisite: SOWK 382. Corequisites: SOWK 488 1S
Encourages students to think critically SOWK 383 and 486. Enrollment limited Integrative Field Seminar III
about social problems, social policy, and to senior B.S.W. majors with Full Ac- A seminar designed to provide op-
social work practice in a comparative ceptance into the Social Work Program portunity for practicum students to ex-
cross-national perspective. Odd years. or Provisional Acceptance (Prerequisite change learning from their field settings.
Coursework) and an approved plan of Emphasis on continued integration of
SOWK 421 1 Su action. Qualifies for IP grading. theory and practice issues, with particu-
Global Social Work Study Tour lar emphasis on team consultation skills.
Exposes students to the complexities SOWK 477 4W Prerequisite: SOWK 487. Corequisite:
of global social work through in the field Field Experience II SOWK 478. Qualifies for IP grading.
research and/or service-learning abroad. A placement of 120 clock hours in
Prerequisite: SOWK 420. an approved social service agency with SOWK 490 4 S
emphasis on integration and active use of Issues in Religion, Ethics,
SOWK 465 4W content from all areas of the curriculum. and the Human Sciences
Practice Theory III Prerequisite: SOWK 476. Corequisites: (See PSYC 490.)
Basic knowledge at the macro level SOWK 465 and 487. Enrollment limited
necessary for functioning effectively in to senior B.S.W. majors with Full Ac- SOWK 495 1-3 Arranged
generalist social work roles. Focus on ceptance into the Social Work Program Independent Study
problem-solving methods for desired or Provisional Acceptance (Prerequisite Enrollment limited to advanced
change within generalist practice; orga- Coursework) and an approved plan of students wishing to do independent
nizations and communities as they pro- action. Qualifies for IP grading. research on a specific topic of current
mote, restore, maintain, and enhance social work interest and its implication
social functioning. Emphasis on com- SOWK 478 5S for integrative practice.
munity organization with diverse popula- Field Experience III
A placement of 150 clock hours in
an approved social service agency with
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