NGO Education Survey

SW 310 - The Social Welfare System

This course introduces students to the complex interactions between politics, values, ideologies, and financial interests in the creation and implementation of social welfare programs. It examines poverty in the United States, the persistence of inequality, and the systemic oppression and disadvantage experienced by women, minorities, children, the disabled, and other vulnerable groups.

SW 320 - Human Behavior & the Social Environment

This course provides a multidimensional overview of human behavior. It examines how different systems – family, society, group, community – interact with each other and the individual in the development and behavior of a person. It examines the challenges and pressures experienced throughout the life-cycle of a person. Students gain an understanding of the centrality of race, culture, ethnicity, and the socio- economic forces that influence the person throughout their life.

SW 327 - Social Welfare Policies, Programs, and Issues II

These survey courses provide an overview of the social welfare policies, programs, and practices applicable at federal and state level.

SW 330 - Sociology of the Family

This course introduces students to the various theories that explain family dynamics and their interaction within the wider public sphere. It explains the construct of the family within sociology, how they are formed, the allocation of economic goods within the family, diversity of family units, violence, addiction, divorce, childcare, and intergenerational issues.

College: School of Social & Behavioral Sciences

SW 301 - Introduction to Social Work

This course introduces students to the basics of generalist social work theory and practice. Students are expected to gain an understanding of the ethics and values of the social work profession, and the many factors including race, gender, socio- economic background, and religious identity that influence social outcomes. Students will learn the approaches and methods employed by social workers across systems large and small to make positive contributions. Students are also expected to understand the basics of career preparation, communication, and teamwork skills associated with the discipline.

SW 305 - Professional Social Work Practice

This course introduces students to the elements of selected social work practice theories and their application.

SW 315 - Intercultural Competence & Communication

As society becomes more diverse due to the growing movements of peoples across national and other boundaries, social workers and others in the caring professions must possess skills to communicate and advocate across cultural and ethnic differences. As many recent controversies illustrate, what may be acceptable communications within a particular group setting may be offensive or even illegal when expanded to a wider group. This course introduces students to differences in communications expectations and techniques suitable to particular contexts.

SW 325 - Social Welfare Policies, Programs, and Issues I

These survey courses provide an overview of the social welfare policies, programs, and practices applicable at federal and state level.