MSW CURRICULUM

YEAR ONE

YEAR TWO – Micro / SWIFG (Social Work with Individuals, Families and Groups)

YEAR TWO – Macro / SWOCPS (Social Work with Organizations, Communities & Policy Settings)

Notes:
• Students must take at least one course outside the Department of SW.
• Extra courses may be required for CalSWEC, IUC, School and other special training programs. Consult for information.
• Minimum of 76 units required for graduation.

To view a complete list of Social Welfare course descriptions click here

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YEAR ONE (SWIFG & SWOCPS)

FALL QUARTER

201A. Dynamics of Human Behavior . (3)
Lecture, two hours; discussion, one hour. Biopsychosocial factors associated with individual and group behavior and development as applicable in social functioning of individuals and groups. Emphasis on theoretical issues and research evidence which contribute to a unified theory of human development. Letter grading.
201A Syllabus - Fall 08

201B. Dynamics of Human Behavior . (3)
Lecture, two hours; discussion, one hour. Biopsychosocial factors associated with individual and group behavior and development as applicable in social functioning of individuals and groups. Emphasis on theoretical issues and research evidence which contribute to a unified theory of human development. Letter grading.
201B Syllabus - Fall 08

230A. Theory of Social Welfare Practice with Individuals, Families, and Groups I. (2)
Lecture, two hours. Corequisite: required social work practicum. Introduction to theory of social work with individuals and small groups and to principles of practice which are derivative of this and related theory. S/U or letter grading.
230 A Syllabus - Fall 08

M221A. Foundations of Social Welfare Policy. (4)
(Same as Public Policy M210 and Urban Planning M241.) Lecture, three hours. Nature, roles, and history of welfare institutions in different societies; applicable social system theory of different components of welfare system; theory and research about welfare policies and organizational forms. S/U or letter grading.
M221A Syllabus - Fall 08

401A. Practicum: Social Work. (3)
Laboratory, 20 hours. Educationally directed practicum conducted in selected health, welfare, and educational facilities. Provides opportunities for students to test their theoretical knowledge and to acquire disciplined practice foundation in profession. In Progress grading (credit to be given only on completion of courses 401B and 401C).

WINTER QUARTER

205. Cross-Cultural Awareness. (4)
Lecture, two hours; discussion, two hours. Designed to aid students in development of professional perspectives that will allow them to work effectively with members of myriad cultural groups, to discuss with clarity alternative concepts of culture in determination of individual behavior responses, and to identify their own personal cultural values and assumptions. S/U or letter grading.
205 Syllabus- Winter 09

230B. Theory of Social Welfare Practice with Individuals, Families, and Groups II. (2)
Lecture, two hours. Corequisite: required social work practicum. Introduction to theory of social work with individuals and small groups and to principles of practice which are derivative of this and related theory. S/U or letter grading.
230B Syllabus- Winter 09

401B. Practicum: Social Work. (3)
Laboratory, 20 hours. Educationally directed practicum conducted in selected health, welfare, and educational facilities. Provides opportunities for students to test their theoretical knowledge and to acquire disciplined practice foundation in profession. In Progress grading (credit to be given only on completion of course 401C).

SPRING QUARTER

202A. Dynamics of Human Behavior . (2) Required for micro students, optional for macro students.
Requisites: courses 201A, 201B. Deviations and pathologies or stresses in physical, emotional, and social areas of human functioning as those problems relate to role and function of the social worker.
202A Syllabus - Spring 09

230C. Theory of Social Welfare Practice with Individuals, Families, and Groups III. (2)
Lecture, two hours. Corequisite: required social work practicum. Introduction to theory of social work with individuals and small groups and to principles of practice which are derivative of this and related theory. S/U or letter grading.
230C Syllabus - Spring 09

240B. Theory of Social Welfare Practice in Organizations, Communities, and Policy Settings II. (3)
Lecture, three hours. Corequisite: required social work practicum. Historical and theoretical developments in administration, planning, and community organization; understanding the community as a social system; administration of organizations; role of the practitioner in identification, analysis, and evaluation of needs, existing programs, policies, structures, and strategies of intervention. Letter grading.
240B Syllabus - Spring 09

280. Social Welfare Research . (3)
Lecture, three hours; outside study, six hours. Sources, nature, and uses of social work theory and research-based knowledge and of broader social data relevant to social welfare activities. Critical analysis of major methods of developing scientific knowledge. S/U or letter grading.
280 Syllabus - Spring 09

401C. Practicum: Social Work. (3)
Laboratory, 20 hours. Educationally directed practicum conducted in selected health, welfare, and educational facilities. Provides opportunities for students to test their theoretical knowledge and to acquire disciplined practice foundation in profession. S/U grading.

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YEAR TWO – SWIFG

FALL QUARTER

231A. Advanced Theory of Social Welfare Practice with Individuals, Families, & Groups IV. (4)
Lecture, three hours; outside study, nine hours. Corequisite: required social work practicum. Advanced level, critical analysis of theories, concepts, and principles underlying social casework practice. Specific attention to deviation and stress as conditions affecting functioning of individuals and groups, and to diagnostic knowledge and competence required in rehabilitation and prevention. S/U or letter grading.
231A Syllabus - TBA

402A. Advanced Practicum: Social Work. (4)
Laboratory, 24 hours. Requisites: courses 401A, 401B, 401C. Practicum in social work, arranged for students in keeping with their major field of study. In Progress grading (credit to be given only on completion of courses 402B and 402C).

WINTER QUARTER

231B. Advanced Theory of Social Welfare Practice with Individuals, Families, & Groups V. (4)
Lecture, three hours; outside study, nine hours. Corequisite: required social work practicum. Advanced level, critical analysis of theories, concepts, and principles underlying social casework practice. Specific attention to deviation and stress as conditions affecting functioning of individuals and groups, and to diagnostic knowledge and competence required in rehabilitation and prevention. S/U or letter grading.
Syllabi:
231B School Social Work - TBA
231B Social Work in the Health Setting - TBA
231B Substance Abuse Intervention - TBA

290. Seminar: Social Work. (4) *
Seminar, three hours; outside study, nine hours. Series of seminars dealing with trends in social work and social welfare, with focus on current social problems affecting individuals, groups, and communities and new patterns of intervention based on recent demonstrations and research. S/U or letter grading.
290 Syllabi:
290I Children with Special Healthcare Needs: Systems Perspective - Fall TBA
290J Child Welfare Policy - Fall TBA
290K Mental Health Policy - Winter TBA
290M Health Policy and Services - Winter TBA
290N Public Policy for Children and Youth - Winter TBA
290P Aging Policy, Elderly and Families - Spring TBA
290S Nonprofit Sector, State and Civil Society - Winter TBA
290T Social Work and the Juvenile Justice System - Spring TBA
290U Community Development & Housing Policies: Roles of State, Civil Society, and Non-Profits - Spring TBA

402B. Advanced Practicum: Social Work. (4)
Laboratory, 24 hours. Requisites: courses 401A, 401B, 401C. Practicum in social work, arranged for students in keeping with their major field of study. In Progress grading (credit to be given only on completion of course 402C).

SPRING QUARTER

231C. Advanced Theory of Social Welfare Practice with Individuals, Families, and Groups VI. (4)
Lecture, three hours; outside study, nine hours. Corequisite: required social work practicum. Advanced level, critical analysis of theories, concepts, and principles underlying social casework practice. Specific attention to deviation and stress as conditions affecting functioning of individuals and groups, and to diagnostic knowledge and competence required in rehabilitation and prevention. S/U or letter grading.
Syllabi:
231C Cognitive Behavior - Spring TBA
231C Direct Practice with Older Adults - Spring TBA
231C Diverse Populations - Spring TBA
231C Public Child Welfare - Spring TBA
231C Children and Adolescents - Spring TBA

285. Research in Social Welfare. (4)*
Discussion, three hours. Review of areas of research of concern to social workers, with special attention to design, instrument construction, data collection, data processing, data reduction, analysis, and interpretation. Designs studied include survey, panel, experimental observation, and theory development research. S/U or letter grading.
Syllabi:
285D Child Welfare - Spring TBA
285E Gerontology & Health - Spring TBA
285H Program Evaluation - Spring TBA

402C. Advanced Practicum: Social Work. (4)
Laboratory, 24 hours. Requisites: courses 401A, 401B, 401C. Practicum in social work, arranged for students in keeping with their major field of study. S/U grading

* SW290 and SW285 are offered in Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters.

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YEAR TWO – SWOCPS

FALL QUARTER

241A. Advanced Theory of Social Welfare Practice in Organizations, Communities, and Policy Steetings IV. (4)
Lecture, three hours; outside study, nine hours. Corequisite: required social work practicum. Emphasis on various patterns of community action for attaining social welfare objectives; research and field experience directed toward study of social problems within context of community planning; emerging patterns of physical, economic, and social planning within framework of social change theory. S/U or letter grading.

402A. Advanced Practicum: Social Work. (4)
Laboratory, 24 hours. Requisites: courses 401A, 401B, 401C. Practicum in social work, arranged for students in keeping with their major field of study. In Progress grading (credit to be given only on completion of courses 402B and 402C).

WINTER QUARTER

241B. Advanced Theory of Social Welfare Practice in Organizations, Communities, and Policy Steetings V. (4)
Lecture, three hours; outside study, nine hours. Corequisite: required social work practicum. Emphasis on various patterns of community action for attaining social welfare objectives; research and field experience directed toward study of social problems within context of community planning; emerging patterns of physical, economic, and social planning within framework of social change theory. S/U or letter grading.
Syllabi:
241B Community Practice - Winter TBA
241B Strategic Planning for Public & Nonprofit Organizations - Winter TBA

290. Seminar: Social Work. (4)*
Seminar, three hours; outside study, nine hours. Series of seminars dealing with trends in social work and social welfare, with focus on current social problems affecting individuals, groups, and communities and new patterns of intervention based on recent demonstrations and research. S/U or letter grading.
290 Syllabi:see Year Two - SWIFG Winter Quarter or click here

402B. Advanced Practicum: Social Work. (4)
Laboratory, 24 hours. Requisites: courses 401A, 401B, 401C. Practicum in social work, arranged for students in keeping with their major field of study. In Progress grading (credit to be given only on completion of course 402C).

SPRING QUARTER

241C. Advanced Theory of Social Welfare Practice in Organizations, Communities, and Policy Steetings VI. (4)
Lecture, three hours; outside study, nine hours. Corequisite: required social work practicum. Emphasis on various patterns of community action for attaining social welfare objectives; research and field experience directed toward study of social problems within context of community planning; emerging patterns of physical, economic, and social planning within framework of social change theory. S/U or letter grading.
241C Syllabus - Spring TBA

285. Research in Social Welfare . (4)*
Discussion, three hours. Review of areas of research of concern to social workers, with special attention to design, instrument construction, data collection, data processing, data reduction, analysis, and interpretation. Designs studied include survey, panel, experimental observation, and theory development research. S/U or letter grading.
Syllabi:
285D Child Welfare - Spring TBA
285E Gerontology & Health - Spring TBA
285G Mental Health - Spring TBA
285H Program Evaluation - Spring TBA
285I Youth Populations - Fall TBA

402C. Advanced Practicum: Social Work. (4)
Laboratory, 24 hours. Requisites: courses 401A, 401B, 401C. Practicum in social work, arranged for students in keeping with their major field of study. S/U grading

* SW290 and SW285 are offered in Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters.