SW100 – Exploring Social Work
This introductory course provides an overview of the social work profession, including its values, ethics, fields of practice, and roles in promoting social justice. Students explore the historical development of social work and contemporary issues shaping the profession.
SW230 – Human Behavior in the Social Environment I
This course examines human development across the lifespan within the context of social systems and environments. It emphasizes theoretical frameworks for understanding individual behavior and the interaction between people and their social, cultural, and physical surroundings.
SW308 – Methods of Social Research II
Building on introductory research methods, this course focuses on quantitative and qualitative research design, data collection, and analysis. Students develop applied research skills to evaluate programs and inform evidence-based social work practice.
SW440 – Social Work Policy Analysis
This course provides tools for critically analyzing social welfare policies, their historical contexts, and their impact on marginalized populations. Students learn to assess policy effectiveness and advocate for equitable and evidence-informed policy reforms.
SW541 – Social Work Research Methods
This graduate-level course introduces core principles of social work research, including study design, measurement, ethics, and data analysis. Emphasis is placed on using research to guide and improve professional practice.
SW549 – Advanced Standing Research Methods
Designed for advanced-standing MSW students, this course offers an intensive review of research concepts and methods. It prepares students to critically evaluate research studies and integrate evidence into advanced social work practice.
SW551 – Policy Practice
This course examines strategies for influencing policy development, implementation, and reform at multiple levels. Students gain skills in policy advocacy, legislative analysis, and coalition building to promote social and economic justice.
SW561 – Human Rights
This course explores human rights as a foundation for social work practice, policy, and advocacy. It examines global human rights frameworks and their application to addressing structural inequalities and protecting vulnerable populations.
SW569 – Advanced Standing Human Rights
This accelerated course provides advanced-standing MSW students with an intensive grounding in human rights theory and practice. It emphasizes integrating a human rights lens into advanced clinical, community, and policy contexts.
SW595x – International Social Work
This course examines global social issues and international models of social work practice. Students analyze cross-cultural perspectives, international policies, and the role of social workers in promoting human rights and social development worldwide.
SW622 – Community Organization
This course focuses on theories, models, and strategies for organizing and mobilizing communities. Students develop skills in community assessment, coalition building, and leadership to foster social change and community well-being.
SW621 – Policy and Program Planning
This course examines the processes of planning, developing, and implementing social programs and policies. Students learn to conduct needs assessments, design interventions, and plan strategically within organizational and policy contexts.
SW642 – Program and Policy Evaluation
This course equips students with skills to design and conduct evaluations of social programs and policies. It emphasizes the use of evaluation findings to improve practice, enhance accountability, and inform policy decisions.