MSW Class Calendar

Spring Semester 2021

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:32100 201 Galic, William January 11 - May 1 4
  • 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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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:32101 201 Brocious, Heidi January 11 - May 1 7
    View detailed information for CRN:32102 202 Brocious, Heidi January 11 - May 1 -2
  • 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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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:32103 251 Garcia, Gabriel; Hodges, Elizabeth; Hodges, Elizabeth; Hodges, Elizabeth January 11 - May 1 9
    View detailed information for CRN:36490 252 Cruz Erisman, Morgan January 11 - May 1 6
  • 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:32104 201 Altepeter, Carol January 11 - May 1 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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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:32105 201 Trawver, Kathi January 11 - May 1 1
    View detailed information for CRN:32106 202 Brocious, Heidi January 11 - May 1 0
  • 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:32107 201 Allen, Mary January 11 - May 1 3
  • 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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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:32111 201 Galic, William January 11 - May 1 4
  • A644 Social Work Practicum I 3 Credits

    Social Work Practicum I

    Part one 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 with concurrent enrollment in a MSW practice course

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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:37485 201 Aguiniga, Donna January 11 - May 1 0
  • 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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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:32112 201 Aguiniga, Donna January 11 - May 1 -1
    View detailed information for CRN:32113 202 Sandlin, Amanda January 11 - May 1 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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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    View detailed information for CRN:32114 201 Vaughn, Stephanie January 11 - May 1 1
    View detailed information for CRN:32115 202 Sandlin, Amanda January 11 - May 1 0
    View detailed information for CRN:32116 203 Meade, Vanessa January 11 - May 1 0
  • A690 Selected Topics in Social Work 1 - 3 Credits

    Selected Topics in Social Work

    Focus on current topics related to social work with various system levels (individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations), fields of practice and settings. Special Note: May be repeated for credit with a different subtitle for a maximum of 9 credits. Not available for credit to students who have completed SWK A490 with the same subtitle. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing May be stacked with: SWK A490

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    View detailed information for CRN:36489 201 Meade, Vanessa January 11 - May 1 5
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