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MSW Class Calendar

Spring Semester 2020

SWK

  • A607 Social Welfare Policy & Svcs 3 Credits

    Social Welfare Policy & Svcs

    Prepares students for generalist social work policy practice as they learn to analyze, formulate and advocate for policies that advance social, economic, and environmental justice and to collaborate with colleagues, clients, and constituencies to carry out effective policy action. Special Note: Course is offered concurrent with the Alaska Legislature session. Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW program

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    View detailed information for CRN:32301 201 Galic, William January 13 - May 2 2
  • A608 Social Policy/Adv Gen Practice 3 Credits

    Social Policy/Adv Gen Practice

    Prepares practitioners for developing policies and programs in a political economy. Examines contemporary social needs in a diverse and inequitable society. Emphasizes roles of research and evaluation in a policy process. Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW program with advanced standing or successful completion of the foundation curriculum.

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    View detailed information for CRN:32302 201 Brocious, Heidi January 13 - May 2 1
    View detailed information for CRN:32303 202 Brocious, Heidi January 13 - May 2 1
  • A628 Program Evaluation 3 Credits

    Program Evaluation

    Explores the principles and methods of conducting evaluation of health-related programs. Discusses topics such as conducting community needs assessment, program development, evaluation types and models, evaluation designs, politics and ethics of conducting evaluation in community-based settings, and how to effectively communicate the process involved in evaluation and the findings to stakeholders. Registration Restrictions: Admission to MPH or MSW program or faculty approval; MSW students must have successfully completed the MSW foundation requirements. Crosslisted with HS A628

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    View detailed information for CRN:32304 251 Garcia, Gabriel January 13 - May 2 -1
  • A632 Practice II: Families & Groups 3 Credits

    Practice II: Families & Groups

    Provides foundation generalist social work practice knowledge and skills in implementing the planned change process with families and groups. Utilizes evidence-based practice that is guided by values, ethics, culture, research, theory, client preferences, and the needs of Alaska's families and groups. Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW Program

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    View detailed information for CRN:32305 201 Altepeter, Carol January 13 - May 2 5
  • A635 Transform Leadership Capstone 3 Credits

    Transform Leadership Capstone

    MSW students demonstrate Advanced Generalist (AG) autonomous practice, leadership, creativity, and innovation by developing and implementing a capstone leadership project in which they identify and respond to a complex, multidimensional practice issue of significant importance in Alaska. Students will demonstrate the advanced generalist competencies by providing social work leadership, advancing innovation within social service systems or organizations, and engaging in community collaboration. The course builds on the content in SWK A634 Transformational Leadership in Social Work Practice. Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW program with advanced standing or successful completion of the generalist curriculum

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    View detailed information for CRN:32306 201 Trawver, Kathi January 13 - May 2 3
    View detailed information for CRN:32307 202 Brocious, Heidi January 13 - May 2 1
  • A636 Practice III 3 Credits

    Practice III

    Provides foundation generalist social work practice knowledge and skills in implementing the planned change process with organizations and communities. Utilizes evidence-based practice guided by values, ethics, culture, research, theory, client preferences and the needs of Alaska. Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW Program

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    View detailed information for CRN:32308 201 Cruz Erisman, Morgan January 13 - May 2 1
  • A638 Practice Evaluation Lab 1 Credits

    Practice Evaluation Lab

    Supports students with engaging in the evidence-based practice process while in the field practicum placement. Students develop and implement a plan for evaluating their social work practice with individuals, families, groups, or organizations. Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW program with advanced standing or successful completion of the foundation curriculum.

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    View detailed information for CRN:32309 201 Meade, Vanessa January 13 - May 2 1
    View detailed information for CRN:32310 203 Meade, Vanessa January 13 - May 2 4
  • A639 Adv Gen Intensive Practicum 6 Credits

    Adv Gen Intensive Practicum

    Advanced generalist block practicum in which student performs as an advanced generalist social worker within an organization and/or community context. Emphasis is on integration and demonstration of the advanced generalist competencies and practice behaviors. The student completes 480 hours in an approved setting under the supervision of a MSW field instructor. Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW Program with concurrent enrollment in a MSW practice course

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    View detailed information for CRN:38293 201 Vaughn, Stephanie January 13 - May 2 0
  • A642 Human Behavior/Social Environ 3 Credits

    Human Behavior/Social Environ

    Advanced application of theoretical knowledge about human behavior across the life-span, the ranges of social systems in which people live and the ways social systems promote or deter people in maintaining or achieving health and well-being. Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW program

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    View detailed information for CRN:32311 201 Galic, William January 13 - May 2 5
  • A645 Social Work Practicum II 3 Credits

    Social Work Practicum II

    Part two of generalist practicum sequence. Emphasis is on integration and demonstration of the generalist competencies and practice behaviors. The student completes 240 practicum hours in an approved setting under the supervision of social work faculty and a MSW field instructor. Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW Program

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    View detailed information for CRN:32312 201 Vaughn, Stephanie January 13 - May 2 1
    View detailed information for CRN:32313 202 Sandlin, Amanda January 13 - May 2 0
  • A647 Adv Generalist Practicum II 3 Credits

    Adv Generalist Practicum II

    Part two of advanced generalist practicum sequence. Emphasis is on integration and demonstration of the advanced generalist competencies and practice behaviors. The student completes 240 hours in an approved setting under the supervision of a MSW field instructor. Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW Program

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    View detailed information for CRN:32314 201 Vaughn, Stephanie January 13 - May 2 0
    View detailed information for CRN:32315 202 Sandlin, Amanda January 13 - May 2 0
    View detailed information for CRN:32316 203 Meade, Vanessa January 13 - May 2 0
  • A685 SWK Services in Schools 3 Credits

    SWK Services in Schools

    Explores the multiple roles practiced by social workers who provide social work services in a school setting with special emphasis on practice with populations at risk and culturally diverse students and families. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing in social work or related discipline

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    View detailed information for CRN:37216 201 Allen, Mary January 13 - May 2 11
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