Social Welfare (S Wel)
20. Introduction to Social Welfare (3)
Social, economic, political, historical, and philosophic components in development
of social welfare and social work in western society.
121. Social Welfare Programs (1-3; max total 15)
Prerequisite: S Wel 20. Major contemporary social welfare programs in the
United States; basic principles of social security programs; roles of federal,
state, and local governments.
122T. Topics in Social Welfare (1-3; max total 15)
Topics in fields of social welfare practice, basic social welfare theories,
and social welfare methods.
123. Seminar in Social Welfare Policies and Programs (3)
Open only to social welfare majors. Prerequisite: S Wel 20. Basic policies
and major programs in contemporary social welfare; consumption, income supports,
job provision, housing, health, civil rights, consumer advocacy, population
control, environmental standards; principles of social security, administration
of social services, roles of government and citizen participation.
124. Proseminar in Interviewing (3)
Seminar in principles of interviewing. Conduct, analysis, and presentation
of interviews, and case studies.
127. Proseminar in Group and Community Services (3)
Seminar in group and individual analyses and presentations of community
problems and services.
130. Seminar in Social Work Processes (3)
Open only to social welfare majors. Prerequisite: S Wel 20. Introduction
to social work intervention.
135. Human Behavior and the Social Environment (3)
Open only to social welfare majors. A general systems approach focused on
the interaction of biological, psychological, and cultural phenomena with
individuals, small groups, complex organizations, and communities.
140. Seminar in Micro Practice (4)
Open only to social welfare majors. Prerequisite: S Wel 130. Cannot be taken
concurrently with S Wel 141. Seminar emphasizing integration of human behavior
and social environment theories with principles of beginning social welfare
counseling techniques with individuals, families, and small groups. (3 lecture,
2 lab hours)
141. Seminar in Macro Practice (4)
Open only to senior social welfare majors. Cannot be taken concurrently
with S Wel 140. Analysis of and interventive strategies in large groups,
organizations, and the community. (3 lecture, 2 lab hours)
170. Field Observation (2)
Open only to social welfare majors. Prerequisite; junior standing and permission
or instructor. introduction to field practice with emphasis on observation
and beginning social welfare practice in various community settings.
175. Seminar in Human Services Research (3)
Introduction to social welfare research and evaluation of social welfare
practice. Focuses on the scientific method, research design, sampling strategies,
cultural, gender, and ethical considerations as these relate to social welfare
and social welfare practice.
176. Seminar in Data Analysis and Presentation (3)
Introduction to statistical methods with a focus on analysis and interpretation
of data. Application of research methods to problems of the evaluation of
social welfare practice, as well as program develop ment and evaluation.
180. Training in Public Services (1-2; max total 5)
Planned and supervised experience or study in a field of occupational specialization.
181. Field Instruction (5; max total 10)
Open only to senior social welfare majors or by permission of instructor.
Prerequisite: S Wel 170. Five units to be taken in conjunction with S Wel
140; 5 units in conjunction with S Wel 141. Guided social welfare practice
experience with individuals, groups, families, and organizations in the
community. Students are required to carry liability insurance during internships.
CR/NC grading only.
185. Capstone Seminar (3)
Open only to social welfare majors. Prerequisites: senior standing. Culminating
senior seminar integrating theory and practice of social welfare, current
trends in the profession.
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study.