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SOC W 582 - Refugee Studies

Understand and engage with global forced migration issues
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SOC W 698 R - Master's Research Project

Applying research and statistical methods to evaluative, experimental, and survey studies in social work. Research project of publishable quality required.
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SOC W 697 R - Independent Research

Writing for professional publication. Faculty-supervised research for organizing, writing, and submitting the master's research project for publication.
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SOC W 683 - Trauma-Informed SW Practice

How to work effectively with clients who have experienced trauma. Viewing client mental distress symptoms through a trauma lens, and preparation to work with clients who have experienced diverse forms of trauma. Upon completion, students will receive multiple online trauma certificates, including, but not limited to TF-CBT and CPT from MUSC (Medical University of South Carolina) and complex trauma; secondary traumatic stress; culture and trauma; family systems; terrorism, disaster and children; and military families through the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN).
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SOC W 682 - Motivational Interviewing

Motivational interviewing (MI) is a collaborative and goal-oriented counseling style designed to increase motivation and commitment in clients. MI is well suited for clients who are ambivalent about making personal or lifestyle changes because the counselor helps the client make their own argument for change. This course is intended to provide students with a thorough and practical introduction to this counseling approach.
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SOC W 681 - Comp Intl Soc Wel

Social welfare policies of various countries. Solving global social problems within framework of human rights directives.
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SOC W 680 R - Pharmacology

Introduction to foundation of drug interactions from both prescription and natural herb remedies; survival, morbidity, quality of life, neurohormonal changes, symptoms, treatment indications.
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SOC W 680 R - Inter-Family Dynamics

Advanced study in recognizing interpersonal patterns of human behavior; how human interactional patterns affect personal and family relationships.
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SOC W 680 R - Selected Fields of Practice

Current problems and treatments in social work practice.
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SOC W 678 - Marriage & Family Practice

Methods of assessment, planning intervention, and evaluation and termination with marital dyads, family, and community.
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SOC W 676 - Spirituality in Social Work

Interface of religious and social work values, attitudes, and principles.
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SOC W 675 - Substance Use Disorders

Full spectrum of substance use interventions: intervening for treating substance use disorders with selected special populations.
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SOC W 674 - Human Sexuality & Soc W Pract

Overview of human sexuality. Introduction to treatment of sexual problems and disorders.
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SOC W 671 - Play Therapy

History and development of play therapy; model for practical application and child-centered theoretical approaches; primary emphasis on clinical child-centered play therapy.
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SOC W 670 R - Sp Topics: Adv Clin Pr

Various topics offered as need or interest arises.
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SOC W 669 - Specialized Clinical Practice

Polish direct practice skills for a seamless transition into community clinical practice agency settings. Focus on additional theories, models, and specialized populations, as well as on developing a professional identity as a clinical social worker.
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SOC W 667 - SW Practice w/Child&Adolescent

Social work knowledge and practice skills needed to engage, assess, and intervene with children, adolescents, and their families. Evidence-based practices adapted for children, including a comprehensive bio-psycho-social-spiritual and developmental assessment, are considered. Focus on models for intervening with common mental illnesses, trauma, and family and peer difficulties typical of this age group.
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SOC W 666 - Specialized Direct SWPractice

Knowledge and skills necessary to apply appropriate strategies for treating disorders, including depression, anxiety, substance use, and trauma. Exploration of the relationship between assessment and treatment, and the need for accountability in direct social work practice.
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SOC W 665 - Org Governance/Exec Leadership

Key managerial functions of complex organizations and institutions; administrative theory and selected management techniques.
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SOC W 664 - Leadership & Comm Organization

Empowering and engaging with communities and organizations to address social problems and improve organizational functioning utilizing effective leadership strategies.
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SOC W 663 - Social Work Practice w/Groups

Integrated seminar experience that links group work theory and practice incorporating social work ethics and values. Special attention is given to dealing with the interpersonal dynamics that occur in group work, and learning to effectively and professionally receive and extend feedback.
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SOC W 662 - Group Work Theory

Structure, function, dynamics, and development of small groups, emphasizing group models and group theory.
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SOC W 661 - Social Work Practice Models

Specific and predominate social work direct practice theories and models applied to counseling and with clinical populations.
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SOC W 660 - SW Direct Practice Skills

Foundation course for graduate-level clinical social work practice emphasizing the development of individual and group engagement skills.
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SOC W 655 R - Field Internship 2

Internship in social service agencies to examine relationship between theory and practice.
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SOC W 654 R - Field Internship 1

Internship in social service agencies to examine relationship between theory and practice.
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SOC W 631 - Family Policy and Law

The law relative to formation, functioning, and dissolution of families and delivery of social services to them.
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SOC W 630 - Social Welfare Policy

Examines how paradigms, values, and history inform current social welfare policies. Considers welfare, economic, health, and family policies and programs with attention to policy generation, analysis, and advocacy.
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SOC W 624 - SW Practice w/Couples&Families

Knowledge and skills related to practice theories used when working with couples and families. Practice models of family treatment are integrated and compared with clinical social work practice.
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SOC W 623 - Social Justice & Diversity

Building self awareness and understanding of power, privilege, and difference. Increasing cultural humility, empathy, and engagement in social justice and diversity in practice.
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