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Social Work (SOCL_WRK)
101 Social Work as a Profession 1 Overview of various disciplines of social work, associated degrees, and careers; exploration of the roles of social workers in addressing social problems such as child maltreatment, mental illness, school violence, and poverty.
201 [SSCI] Introduction to Social Work I 3 A foundation for social work, the institutional framework for social policies, and human behavior in the social environment.
201 (Effective through Fall 2024) Introduction to Social Work I 3 Course Prerequisite: SOCL WRK 101. A foundation for the field of social work emphasizing institutional frameworks of social policies guiding the delivery of social welfare services.
202 Introduction to Social Work II 3 Course Prerequisite: SOCL WRK 201. An exploration of human problems, intervention strategies, and professional practice choices from a generalist perspective, with a focus on oppressed, marginalized, and underserved populations.
302 Generalist I 3 An introduction to generalist social work knowledge, values, and skills in working with individuals, families, and groups, including interviewing, active listening, problem assessment, intervention, and evaluation.
303 Generalist II 3 Continuation of generalist knowledge, values, and skills with a focus on assessment and evidence-based interventions with diverse populations represented within the rural communities of Washington.
310 Human Behavior in the Social Environment 3 Understanding human behavior and human development using a bio/psycho/social/spiritual perspective with focus on individuals, families, groups, and communities.
402 Generalist III 3 Continuation of generalist knowledge, values, and skills with a focus on structures, functions, processes, and interventions at the community and organizational levels of practice, including strategies for helping communities and organizations advocate for system development and change.
403 Generalist IV 3 Continuation of generalist knowledge, values, and skills with a focus on empowerment of populations who have experienced trauma and social, economic, and environmental injustice and the application of evidence-based, culturally inclusive and trauma-informed principles essential to helping populations at risk.
410 Intergroup Dialogues 3 An exploration of differences, inequalities, and social identities to build skills of understanding, self-reflection, and communication that promote social change.
411 [M] Privilege, Oppression, and Power 3 Exploration of institutionalized oppression and responses centered on social justice; privilege, structural and individual discrimination, and their impacts upon marginalized groups.
430 Self-awareness and Diversity in Practice 3 Awareness of the use of self within practice, including personal identity, group memberships, and styles of communication; self regulation to manage the influence of personal biases and values in working with diverse clients.
431 Special Topics in Social Work 3 Specific interventions used in generalist social work practice; the intervention taught in each offering of the course will vary.
440 [M] Policy in Social Work 3 Policy and program development of social services including current and emergent policies, context and development of policies, and the potential of advocacy to promote social change.
441 [CAPS] Translating Research into Social Work Practice 3 The role of research in innovation, planning, and evidence-based interventions for social problems including child abuse, alcohol misuse, and interpersonal violence.
475 Field Experience I 4 (0-12) Beginning social service assignments under the supervision of competent agency personnel. A detailed description of the field experience can be found in the Field Education Handbook.
476 Field Experience II 4 (0-12) Course Prerequisite: SOCL WRK 475. Social service assignments under the supervision of competent agency personnel. A detailed description of the field experience can be found in the Field Education Handbook.