MSW Class Calendar
Spring Semester 2019
SWK
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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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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:32327 201 Galic, William January 14 - May 4 8 -
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:32328 201 Brocious, Heidi January 14 - May 4 0 (Wait List: 4) View detailed information for CRN:37101 202 Brocious, Heidi January 14 - May 4 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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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:32330 201 Allen, Mary January 14 - May 4 3 -
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:32331 201 Trawver, Kathi January 14 - May 4 4 View detailed information for CRN:37102 202 Brocious, Heidi January 14 - May 4 0 (Wait List: 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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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:32332 201 Meade, Vanessa January 14 - May 4 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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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:37103 202 Meade, Vanessa January 14 - May 4 0 (Wait List: 0) View detailed information for CRN:37104 203 Meade, Vanessa January 14 - May 4 4 -
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:32334 201 Galic, William January 14 - May 4 4 -
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:32335 201 Vaughn, Stephanie January 14 - May 4 0 (Wait List: 0) View detailed information for CRN:37105 202 Sandlin, Amanda January 14 - May 4 1 -
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:32337 201 Vaughn, Stephanie January 14 - May 4 0 (Wait List: 0) View detailed information for CRN:32338 202 Sandlin, Amanda January 14 - May 4 0 (Wait List: 0) View detailed information for CRN:37106 203 Meade, Vanessa January 14 - May 4 0 (Wait List: 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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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:37591 201 Demientieff, LaVerne January 14 - May 4 12
Summer Semester 2019
SWK
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A631
Intro to Social Work Practice
3 Credits
Intro to Social Work Practice
Introduction to generalist social work practice, focusing on the use of the planned change and evidence-based practice processes with clients and systems in need of professional intervention. Emphasis is on professional identity, values and ethics in social work practice. Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW program
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:50788 501 Aguiniga, Donna June 27 - August 3 11 -
A633
Adv Generalist Practice II
3 Credits
Adv Generalist Practice II
Focuses on the use of the planned change process through the application of theory and evidence-based practice knowledge to provide competent and effective clinical services and interventions for families and groups in Alaska. 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:50789 501 Vaughn, Stephanie May 20 - August 3 0 (Wait List: 1) View detailed information for CRN:50790 502 Vaughn, Stephanie May 20 - August 3 0 (Wait List: 2) -
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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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:51636 501 Allen, Mary May 20 - August 3 2 -
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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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:51639 551 Brocious, Heidi May 20 - August 3 0 (Wait List: 4) View detailed information for CRN:51641 552 Meade, Vanessa May 20 - August 3 0 (Wait List: 6)
Fall Semester 2019
SWK
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A624
Foundation Research Methods
4 Credits
Foundation Research Methods
Explores the strengths, weaknesses and challenges of quantitative and qualitative research methods and data analysis approaches. Provides a foundation for using research methods and findings to inform practice, engage in the evidence-based practice process, and evaluate programs and practice. Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW program
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:72712 801 Brocious, Heidi August 26 - December 14 7 View detailed information for CRN:72713 802 Brocious, Heidi August 26 - December 14 11 -
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:72716 852 Meade, Vanessa August 26 - December 14 5 View detailed information for CRN:77430 851 Moxley, David August 26 - December 14 7 -
A629
Advanced Practice I
3 Credits
Advanced Practice I
Develops clinical knowledge and skills to provide competent and effective services and interventions for individuals in Alaska. Focuses on the use of the planned change process through the application of theory and evidence-based practice knowledge. 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:72717 801 Filanowicz, Alexa August 26 - December 14 1 View detailed information for CRN:72718 802 Filanowicz, Alexa August 26 - December 14 0 (Wait List: 0) -
A630
Practice I: Individuals
3 Credits
Practice I: Individuals
Provides foundation generalist social work practice knowledge and skills for implementing the planned change process with individuals. 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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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:72719 801 Vaughn, Stephanie August 26 - December 14 5 -
A634
Transform Ldrshp Social Work
3 Credits
Transform Ldrshp Social Work
Examines the practice of transformational leadership in social work practice with groups, organizations and communities in the process of innovation to address emerging or existing needs among at-risk and vulnerable populations. This course deepens the competencies of advanced generalist MSW students in innovation practice with groups, organizations and communities and prepares students to complete a capstone leadership project in SWK A635. Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW program and successful completion of the generalist curriculum.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:72721 801 Brocious, Heidi August 26 - December 14 0 (Wait List: 0) View detailed information for CRN:72722 802 Allen, Mary August 26 - December 14 0 (Wait List: 0) -
A643
Hum Diversity in SWK Practice
3 Credits
Hum Diversity in SWK Practice
Examination of intersecting dimensions of human diversity in relation to oppression, privilege, power and the social justice commitments of social work generalist practice. Registration Restrictions: Admission to the MSW Program
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:72724 801 Galic, William August 26 - December 14 14 -
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:72725 801 Vaughn, Stephanie August 26 - December 14 1 View detailed information for CRN:72726 802 Sandlin, Amanda August 26 - December 14 3 -
A646
Adv Generalist Practicum I
3 Credits
Adv Generalist Practicum I
Part one 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 with concurrent enrollment in a MSW practice course
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:72727 801 Vaughn, Stephanie August 26 - December 14 0 (Wait List: 1) View detailed information for CRN:72728 802 Sandlin, Amanda August 26 - December 14 0 (Wait List: 1) View detailed information for CRN:72729 803 Meade, Vanessa August 26 - December 14 2