2005-2007 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello

SWK 3243 Methods of Social Work Research
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: PSY 2203 or permission of instructor
An introduction to the methods used in
conducting quantitative and qualitative research.
Social work values and ethics and issues of
diversity are given special attention.
SWK 3513 Child Abuse and Neglect
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Presents major topics in the area of child abuse
and neglect, such as warning signs, use of
appropriate services, and prevention. Examines
theories about the biological, psychological, and
environmental causes of child abuse and neglect
and their impact across the lifespan. Includes
content on working with at-risk children in home
and school environments and the partnership
roles of parents, teachers, and social workers.
SWK 3543 Learning Through Community
Service
3 credits: 1 hour lecture, 8 hours field
experience per week
Prerequisites: SWK 1013, or both SOC 2213 and
PSY 1013, or permission of instructor
Students have an opportunity to develop
knowledge of and basic skills in social service
work through experience in agencies or other
community settings. A minimum of 110 hours of
field experience for the semester is required.
SWK 3653 Special Topics in Social Work
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
This course is an examination of various topics of
interest to social work and other human service
majors. Topics include diversity advocacy, aging,
community organization, poverty, and social
justice. This course is available on a rotating basis
or as interest indicates. Students can repeat this
course for up to 6 hours of credit.
SWK 3663 Family Centered Services
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
This course covers the concepts of family centered
practice, family preservation, and related child
welfare issues, with an emphasis on intervention
strategies and services.
SWK 3813 Children and the Law
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
This course covers the legal principles related to
children. It includes in depth coverage of the
Arkansas Juvenile Code, Child Maltreatment Act,
and other applicable statutes.
SWK 3913 Crisis Intervention
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
This course examines the basic theory and skills
of crisis intervention, including concepts,
constructs, and techniques.
SWK 4313 Generalist Social Work Practice III
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: SWK 3213
Third practice course covers the theory and skills of
the generalist method of social work. Focus is on
mid- and macro-level systems, employing the
processes of empowerment practice learned in the
first two practice courses. Restricted to SWK majors.
SWK 4419 Generalist Social Work Field
Practicum
9 credits: 30 hours field experience per week
Prerequisite: SWK 4313
Co-requisites: SWK 4421, SWK 4633
Social work majors have an opportunity to apply
social work knowledge, values, and skills in a social
work setting under appropriate supervision. A
minimum of 420 hours of field experience for the
semester is required. Restricted to SWK majors.
SWK 4421 Generalist Social Work Field
Practicum Seminar
1 credit: 1 hour lecture
Prerequisite: SWK 4313
Co-requisites: SWK 4419, SWK 4633
A seminar course designed to help students process
their field practicum experiences and integrate
knowledge, values, and skills into generalist social
work practice. Restricted to SWK majors.
SWK 4633 Generalist Social Work in Rural
Environments
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Emphasis is on the special considerations of
generalist social work practice in rural and small
town environments. Content includes theoretical
concepts about rural life and institutions in
contemporary society. Specific issues that concern
rural populations and the generalist social worker
are covered.
SWK 479V Independent Study in Social Work
Variable credit
Consult the Independent Study Courses section in
the Academic Regulations chapter of this catalog
for prerequisites and description.
U ST Courses
(University Studies)
U ST 1013 Contemporary Issues
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
NOTE: General elective credit only. May not be
counted toward major, minor, or general education
requirements. May not be repeated for credit.
Survey of contemporary issues emphasizing
international awareness and understanding.
U ST 221V Field course
Variable credit
NOTE: Does not count toward major, minor, or
general education. No more than 9 hours of field
courses in University Studies can be counted
toward graduation. A field experience in the
subject indicated designed to enrich the student’s
background.
WELD
(Welding)
WELD 1104 Blueprint Reading
4 credits
Meaning of lines and views, size descriptions,
print formats, fasteners, and types of fabrication
drawings. Includes various welding symbols for all
standard production types of welds prescribed by
the American Welding Society.
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