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RELS 263 - Women and Gender in Early Christianity
3 Credits
Women’s place in early Christian communities from the New Testament period to the fifth century. Various New Testament and early Christian writings are read and carefully analyzed. Examines Mary, the mother of Jesus, as her representation changes over the course of time. The work of feminist interpreters of Christian writings are used to examine how the discourse about and around women was played out in the development of Christianity in its first centuries, and what importance this has for women’s spirituality. (LAS) (RE) (WS) (CORE: Religion, MWGS)
Other: Does not satisfy the LAS requirement if used to fulfill Mission requirement.
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RELS 266 - World Christianity
3 Credits
The complex phenomenon of global Christianity, with particular attention to the dialog of evangelization of the global south - Africa, Asia and Latin America. Covers dialog with the poor, dialog with local cultures and dialog with other religions. (LAS) (RE) (GI) (CORE: Religion, Global)
Other: Does not satisfy the LAS requirement if used to fulfill Mission requirement.
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RELS 270 - Social Justice in City of Hartford
3 Credits
An immersion in the study of religious social ethics in the city of Hartford. Examines how urban public spaces facilitate healthy moral interaction and inequality between the diverse strangers who make up urban environments. The course explores moral questions of violence, environmental degradation, and racial, class and gender inequality through an experiential service learning project within Hartford. (LAS) (RE) (VE) (CORE: Religion, Values/Ethics)
Other: Does not satisfy the LAS requirement if used to fulfill Mission requirement.
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RELS 290 - Special Topics in Religious Studies
3 Credits
An examination of important topics in Religious Studies. (LAS) (RE) (VE) (CORE: Religion, Values/Ethics)
Other: Does not satisfy the LAS requirement if used to fulfill Mission requirement.
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RELS 295 - Exploratory Independent Study
3 Credits
For Religious Studies majors or minors who wish to pursue topics other than those in listed courses.
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RELS 301 - Moral Issues in Health Care: A Christ Perspective
3 Credits
Exploration of moral questions raised by scientific and technological developments in health care. Includes patients’ rights, euthanasia, abortion, new birth technologies and allocation of scarce resources. Ethical theory and method examined through specific issues and cases. (LAS) (RE) (VE) (CORE: Religion, Values/Ethics)
Other: Does not satisfy the LAS requirement if used to fulfill Mission requirement.
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RELS 307 - Death
3 Credits
An attempt to understand death in order better to grasp the meaning of life. Particular emphasis on the Christian perspective. (LAS) (RE) (VE) (CORE: Religion, Values/Ethics)
Other: Does not satisfy the LAS requirement if used to fulfill Mission requirement.
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RELS 313 - Mysticism: East and West
3 Credits
Exploration of the meaning of mysticism, the roots of Christian mysticism East and West, and new directions for inner growth - the social dimensions of Christian mystical experience today. Characteristics of mystical experiences as well as what hinders and what fosters recognizing mystical events. (CORE: Religion)
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RELS 385 - Internship
3-6 Credits
Supervised experience in the area of Religious Studies or justice and peace.
Prerequisite(s): Approval by faculty advisor and department chair
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RELS 386 - Internship
3-6 Credits
Supervised experience in the area of Religious Studies or justice and peace.
Prerequisite(s): Approval by faculty advisor and department chair
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RELS 495 - Advanced Independent Study
3 Credits
For Religious Studies majors who wish to pursue a particular theological theme in greater depth.
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RELS 499 - Coordinating Seminar
3 Credits
A comprehensive integration of the major themes in Christian theology or religions. Includes a research paper or project. For Religious Studies majors may include a comprehensive examination. May be taken second semester of junior year or first semester of senior year.
Prerequisite(s): Required for Religious Studies majors. Open to Religious Studies minors and others with permission of the department chair.
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SOCL 101 - Introduction to Sociology
3 Credits
Science of social relationships. Study of culture, society, social control, major institutions, social classes, groups, and social processes. (LAS) (Core:Social Science)
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SOCL 202 - Black Families in the United States
3 Credits
This course provides a historical view of African American, West African and Caribbean American families. It emphasizes the lifestyles and experiences of contemporary families, including their social, economic and educational status, and ensuing implications in helping relationships. Cross-listed with SOCW 202 - Black Families in the United States . (LAS) (WR) (AE) (Core:Social Science)
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SOCL 203 - History of the American Indian
3 Credits
Attention to the role of Native Americans in selected eras of United States history, governmental policy toward indigenous peoples and the recent political and ethnic resurgence of Native Americans. Presentation of an interdisciplinary or “ethno-historical” perspective with special focus on distinct tribal histories. Cross-listed with . (LAS) (AE) (Core:Social Science)
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SOCL 205 - Special Topics in Sociology
3 Credits
An interdisciplinary perspective on a variety of topics of sociological interest and subjects not examined by the regular Sociology curriculum. (Core:Social Science)
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SOCL 206 - Social Problems
3 Credits
Selected current social problems in the United States such as poverty, mental illness, crime, delinquency, drug abuse, population, aging. The role of Sociology in the analysis and treatment of these problems. (LAS) (Core:Social Science)
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SOCL 211 - Cultural Anthropology
3 Credits
Introduction to cultural anthropology. Study of tribal and peasant societies and village communities with special focus upon ethnographic investigations of the total way of life of distinct peoples selected from a diversity of culture areas. (LAS) (GI) (Core:Social Science, Global)
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SOCL 217 - Racial and Ethnic Groups
3 Credits
Study of racial and ethnic groups in the United States. The course will examine policies and practices in inter-group relations. Particular attention to racial and ethnic groups in the Hartford area. (LAS) (AE) (Core:Social Science)
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SOCL 219 - Women in American Society
3 Credits
An examination of the position and role of women in American society. Particular emphasis on sex role socialization and stereotypes, occupations, and the problem of equality. Social-historical consideration of the changing status of women in American society, and comparison of gender roles within diverse cultures. (LAS) (AE) (WS) (Core:Social Science, MWGS)
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SOCL 221 - Sociology of the Family
3 Credits
Structure and functioning of the family as an institution in American society; comparison with other cultures. Study of patterns of behavior and interrelations of the family. (LAS) (Core:Social Science)
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SOCL 223 - Sociology of Work and Leisure
3 Credits
Changing definitions of work and leisure in our society, and interrelations between occupational and recreational institutions. (LAS) (Core:Social Science)
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SOCL 227 - Inequality in America
3 Credits
Analysis of structure and processes of stratification in the United States. Focus on theoretical approaches to economic power and lifestyle differentials. (LAS) (AE) (Core:Social Science)
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SOCL 229 - Urban Sociology
3 Credits
Urban society, broadly interpreted as inclusive not only of the city, but also of the metropolis. Focus on historical and ecological development of cities, population factors, social institutions and organization, group life and personality. Opportunities provided for study of current problems of the city and metropolis. (LAS) (Core:Social Science)
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SOCL 302 - United States Women and Social Movement
3 Credits
Examines the work of women as participants in social movements over the 19th and 20th centuries, including moral reform, abolitionism, feminism, suffrage, sexual freedom and civil rights. Cross-listed with HIST 307 - United States Women and Social Movement . (LAS) (WS) (AE) (Core:Social Science, MWGS)
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SOCL 495 - Advanced Independent Study
3 Credits
Student-designed directed readings and research project.
Prerequisite(s): Approval by faculty advisor
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SOCL 499 - Coordinating Seminar
3 Credits
Seminar for senior Sociology majors designed to explore significant issues, topics, and perspectives in the social sciences that are not included in the regular curriculum. Offers a summation of the major course topics, in review and preparation for the required written comprehensive examination. Spring semester.
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SOCW 102 - Introduction to Social Work
3 Credits
Explore career opportunities in light of personal and professional values and goals. Topics include the history of Social Work, traditional and emerging fields of practice, professional ethics, standards for cultural competence and the relationship of Social Work with allied professions.
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SOCW 202 - Black Families in the United States
3 Credits
Provides a historical view of African American, West African and Caribbean American families. The course puts emphasis on the lifestyles and experiences of contemporary families, including their social, economic and educational status, and ensuing implications in helping relationships.Cross-listed with SOCL 202 - Black Families in the United States . (LAS) (WR) (AE) (Core:Social Science)
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SOCW 206 - Latinas and Their Worlds
3 Credits
Coming from various social, cultural and economic backgrounds, Latinas on the mainland U.S. face diverse barriers and resources in caring for families and communities, migrating and immigrating, participating in the labor force, advancing educationally, and sustaining health and spiritual life. Explores the intergenerational experiences of Puerto Rican and Latina women in resisting prejudice, negotiating cultures and promoting positive social change. (LAS) (WR) (WS) (CORE: MWGS)
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SOCW 230 - Juvenile Justice and Human Rights
3 Credits
An examination of American criminal justice issues as they affect children and adolescents and their families. Topics may include the juvenile justice system, crime control, police, court and correctional practices, legislative policy, sociological, racial and familial influences, and community outreach including the efforts of religious organizations. Emphasis will be placed on the rights of minors and on humanitarian approaches to juvenile justice problems. Cross-listed with POLS 230 - Juvenile Justice and Human Rights . (CORE: Social Science)
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SOCW 295 - Social Work Independent Study
1-3 Credits
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SOCW 302 - Special Topics in Social Work
3 Credits
This in-depth, interdisciplinary study of an issue, theme or population relevant to Social Work may include field practice or ethnographic research, requiring permission of the instructor. (GI) (WS)
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SOCW 340 - Latino Community Service
3 Credits
Explores Latino cultures through bilingual readings, class discussions, guest speakers and research in a Latino community. Students learn and apply social research methods while conducting a Spanish-language research project and giving a bilingual presentation of findings. Required for the certificate or minor in Latino Community Practice. (LAS) (LG) (AE) (WR)
Prerequisite(s): Open to juniors and seniors. SPAN 302 - Fundamentals of Hispanic Literary Studies and SPAN 303 - Fundamentals of Hispanic Cultural Studies or consent of instructor.
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SOCW 350 - Writing for Social Work Practice
3 Credits
This writing intensive course supports students to develop a scientific perspective, to acquire and understanding of different research viewpoints that can be used to evaluate practice, and to incorporate that perspective and understanding into a broader conceptual base for social work practice. The course aids students in thinking critically about the methods and limitation of various systems of inquiry, and about society, people, and their problems. Students identify “their voice” as critical thinkers and their “style” as writers. (WR)
Other: Course is intended for Social Work majors only.
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SOCW 382 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment
3 Credits
Human development through the life course is affected by social and cultural diversity, social, political and economic barriers and opportunities, and the roles and status of women. Students apply theories and evidence-based knowledge on the interrelationships among individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities and cultures in local, transnational and international contexts. This includes relationships characterized by social conflict, oppression and violence, and relationships that contribute to human and social development, equity and peace. Three hours a week, one semester.
Prerequisite(s): 3 courses
From Biology: BIOL 223 - Human Biology or BIOL 270 - Human Heredity and Birth Defects or BIOL 204 - Forensic Biology or BIOL 217 - Culture, Health and Illness
From Sociology or Social Work: SOCL 217 - Racial and Ethnic Groups or SOCL 227 - Inequality in America or SOCW 202 - Black Families in the United States or SOCW 206 - Latinas and Their Worlds
From Human Services: HDFS 210 - Voices of Development Across the Life Course or PSYC 238 - Human Development Through the Lifespan
Or permission of instructor
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SOCW 386 - Field Practice I
4 Credits
Students help each other integrate field practice experiences with theories and research by framing questions, locating and applying professional literature, identifying ethical issues and pursuing cultural competence. Two hours of class biweekly, and eight hours per week of supervised field experience in generalist Social Work practice.
Prerequisite(s): SOCW 102 - Introduction to Social Work and admission to the Social Work Program. Or permission of the department.
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SOCW 390 - Children and the Law
3 Credits
This course develops an understanding of the legal issues that impact children in society. The focus is on an examination of children’s legal issues in the U.S. and globally. Topics will include the relationships between the child, parent and state. Emphasis will be placed on the rights of minors and on humanitarian approaches to child welfare, educational law, family law, juvenile justice and other legal issues in working with children and adolescents. Cross-listed with POLS 390 - Children and the Law .
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SOCW 395 - Social Work Methods I BSW Completion
3 Credits
Begin to explore generalist social work practice with individuals in socially and culturally diverse families and communities, including the professional change process, principles of empowerment and policy practice, and applications of the National Association of Social Work Code of Ethics and Standards for Cultural Competence.
Corequisite(s): SOCW 385 - Field Practice I BSW Completion or permission of the chairperson
Other: This course if open to students in the BSW completion program only
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SOCW 396 - Social Work Methods I
3 Credits
Begin to explore generalist social work practice with individuals in socially and culturally diverse families and communities, including the professional change process, principles of empowerment and policy practice, and applications of the National Association of Social Work Code of Ethics and Standards for Cultural Competence.
Prerequisite(s): SOCW 102 - Introduction to Social Work and admission to the Social Work program
Corequisite(s): SOCW 386 - Field Practice I or permission of the department chairperson
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SOCW 397 - Social Work Methods II BSW Completion
3 Credits
Continue to study generalist social work practice with communities and organizations, including strategies for networking and participatory action research, assessing communities and organizations in local and international environments, and analyzing community and organizational values as obstacles and resources for social change.
Prerequisite(s): SOCW 395 - Social Work Methods I BSW Completion
Corequisite(s): SOCW 387 - Field Practice II BSW Completion
Other: This course is open to students in the BSW completion program only
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SOCW 398 - Social Work Methods II
3 Credits
Continue to study generalist social work practice with communities and organizations, including strategies for networking and participatory action research, assessing communities and organizations in local and international environments, and analyzing community and organizational values as obstacles and resources for social change.
Prerequisite(s): SOCW 396 - Social Work Methods I
Corequisite(s): SOCW 388 - Field Practice II or permission of the department chairperson
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SOCW 400 - Social Work Methods III
3 Credits
Third course in of generalist social work with families and small groups includes knowledge, skills and values in domestic and international social work practice. Three hours a week; one semester.
Prerequisite(s): SOCW 398 - Social Work Methods II or permission of the department chairperson
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SOCW 401 - Social Work Methods III BSW Completion
3 Credits
Third course in of generalist social work with families and small groups includes knowledge, skills, and values in domestic and international social work practice. Three hours a week; one semester.
Prerequisite(s): SOCW 397 - Social Work Methods II BSW Completion
Other: This course is open to students in the BSW comletion program only
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SOCW 481 - Field Practice III Extended Year
6 Credits
Third course in five-part sequence where students build a professional knowledge base by integrating theories and research-based knowledge with their experiences in the field. In written assignments and class discussions, students frame questions, locate and critically apply relevant professional literature, resolve ethical issues, advance cultural competence, analyze policies, evaluate interventions and identify goals for further learning. Class discussions provide mutual aid and peer supervision. Two hours of class biweekly, and 12 hours per week of supervised field experience in generalist social work practice.
Prerequisite(s): SOCW 388 - Field Practice II and SOCW 398 - Social Work Methods II or permission of department chairperson. Students choosing the extended year curriculum must complete SOCW 483 - Field Practice IV Extended Year and SOCW 485 - Field Practice V .
Corequisite(s): SOCW 400 - Social Work Methods III
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SOCW 482 - Field Practice III
7 Credits
Third course in five-part sequence where students continue to build a professional knowledge base by integrating theories and research-based knowledge with their experiences in the field. In written assignments and class discussions, students frame questions, locate and critically apply relevant professional literature, resolve ethical issues, advance cultural competence, analyze policies, evaluate interventions and identify goals for further learning. Class discussions provide mutual aid and peer supervision. Classroom seminars, and 16 hours per week of supervised field experience in generalist social work practice. One semester.
Prerequisite(s): SOCW 388 - Field Practice II
Corequisite(s): SOCW 400 - Social Work Methods III or permission of the department chairperson
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SOCW 498 - Coordinating Seminar
3 Credits
Faculty are consultants and mentors as students demonstrate their ability to assess a client system; to propose a policy change and evaluation method; to demonstrate effective use of the professional change process; and to plan for educational and professional advancement in light of a social purpose or vision for social change. Assignments make up the comprehensive examination in Social Work.
Prerequisite(s): SOCW 400 - Social Work Methods III and SOCW 482 - Field Practice III
Corequisite(s): SOCW 484 - Field Practice IV or permission of the department chairperson.
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SOCW 499 - Coordinating Seminar BSW Completion
3 Credits
Faculty are consultants and mentors as students demonstrate their ability to assess a client system; to propose a policy change and evaluation method; to demonstrate effective use of the professional change process; and to plan for educational and professional advancement in light of a social purpose or vision for social change. Assignments make up the comprehensive examination in Social Work.
Prerequisite(s): SOCW 401 - Social Work Methods III BSW Completion and SOCW 486 - Field Practice III BSW Completion
Corequisite(s): SOCW 487 - Field Practice IV BSW Completion or permission of the department chairperson
Other: This course is open to students in the BSW completion program only
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SOCW 500 - Social Policy I: History and Philosophy
3 Credits
Social welfare policies promote or undermine human rights, fundamental freedoms, and social and economic opportunities. Social workers must have broad knowledge of the organization and structure of the social welfare system and how social services are funded. The course explores the foundations of American social values, political and economic structures, and power and privilege in relation to how these impact social welfare policy development, create or limit access and availability to social welfare services and benefits.
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SOCW 501 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment I
3 Credits
This course uses biological, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual perspectives to build understanding of people within their environments, providing a context for Social Work assessment and practice. Students study human development through the life course as it is affected by social and cultural diversity, social, political and economic barriers and opportunities, and the roles and status of women. Students apply theories and research-based knowledge to the interrelationships among individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities and cultures in local, transnational and international contexts. This includes relationships characterized by social conflict, oppression and violence, and relationships that contribute to human and social development, equity and peace.
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SOCW 502 - Social Work Practice I
3 Credits
This course prepares students to practice community-based Social Work at the beginning level. This initial practice course teaches students the generalist perspective of Social Work practice which emphasizes working across a range of systems that includes individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. Generalist Social Work practice includes principles of empowerment and highlights strengths-based, collaborative practice. Students are introduced to the professional change process with socially and culturally diverse individuals, groups and families, and they examine and apply the NASW Code of Ethics and Standards for Cultural Competence. Students develop an understanding of the relation of theory to practice skills to guide the application of Social Work knowledge, values and skills in community-based settings.
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SOCW 503 - Culture, Diversity and Human Rights
3 Credits
This course is designed to help Social Work students to work effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds. Culturally responsive practice emerges from self-awareness, relevant and nuanced understanding of the life context and culturally influenced values and norms of the client and knowledge of systems of oppression and privilege that impact on fundamental human rights. Students develop skills to support honest self-reflection to minimize the effects of personal bias on the helping relationship as well as developing an understanding of other cultures and identities.
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SOCW 504 - Social Policy II: Advocacy and Social Justice
3 Credits
Building from the study of the history and philosophy of current social policy structures, this course emphasizes policy practice, developing skills and knowledge to influence policy development and implementation. Students analyze the effects of social policies on diverse populations, learn a values-based approach to affecting change with and on behalf of clients, and participate in political action, such as legislative advocacy, lobbying, and electoral politics. Client-directed, collaborative policy practice is explored in a variety of settings including organizational and community-based programs and services.
Prerequisite(s): SOCW 500 - Social Policy I: History and Philosophy
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SOCW 505 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment II
3 Credits
The course builds upon SOCW 501 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment I by continuing the exploration of theories and knowledge informing biological, sociological, psychological, cultural and spiritual processes and development across the life span. It addresses the environmental conditions that support or inhibit individual and family growth and development; and variations arising from ethnicity, class, cohort, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion and other differences.
Prerequisite(s): SOCW 501 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment I
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SOCW 506 - Social Work Practice II
3 Credits
Generalist Social Work practice with communities and organizations includes strategies for networking and community-based research. Students learn to assess socially and culturally diverse communities and organizations in local and international environments, including inter-group and inter-organizational relationships; prejudice, discrimination and differential opportunities; formal and informal leaders, support systems and service providers; and community and organizational values as obstacles and resources for social change. Students learn integrated service strategies to link clients with collaborative interdisciplinary care.
Prerequisite(s): SOCW 502 - Social Work Practice I
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SOCW 507 - Social Work Research I
3 Credits
Social workers use research to build knowledge, influence policy and evaluate practice. Students consider qualitative and quantitative research methods; examine applications of new technologies; explore issues in professional ethics and human rights; apply standards for cultural competence; and gain experience in evaluation research. The course is designed to prepare students to become sophisticated and discerning users of and contributors to the Social Work knowledge base.
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SOCW 510 - Field Practice I
4 Credits
Students are placed in a Master of Social Work Student Unit for 16 hours/week (total of 240 hours) of supervised field experience in generalist Social Work practice. Agency-based clinical preceptors support students as they integrate theories and research-based knowledge with their experiences in the field. Students are expected to frame questions, locate and apply relevant professional literature, identify ethical issues and pursue cultural competence. Students locate, learn and practice evidence-based approaches and promising practices relevant to their population and agency role. Student units afford opportunities for mutual aid and collaborative learning to augment professional supervision.
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SOCW 511 - Field Practice II
4 Credits
Continuation of SOCW 510 - Field Practice I . Students are placed in an M.S.W. Student Unit for 16 hours/week (total of 240 hours) of supervised field experience in generalist social work practice.
Prerequisite(s): SOCW 510 - Field Practice I
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SOCW 512 - Foundation Field Practice I (Extended Year Option)
3 Credits
Students are placed in a Master of Social Work Student Unit for 12 hours/week for 16 weeks (total of 192 hours) of supervised field experience in generalist Social Work practice. Agency-based clinical preceptors support students as they integrate theories and research-based knowledge with their experiences in the field. Students are expected to frame questions, locate and apply relevant professional literature, identify ethical issues and pursue cultural competence. (Note: Students electing the extended year option must register for extended year field SOCW 613 in the spring & SOCW 614 in the summer. It is not possible to switch to the 20-hour per week SOCW 611 section for the spring term.)
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SOCW 590 - Special Topics
3 Credits
See semester course listing for description.
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SOCW 595 - Independent Study
1 to 3 Credits
Students select a topic or project to pursue through independent or small group work. Application forms for independent study/research must be approved by the project advisor, department chair and dean of the school. A maximum of six credits independent study/research may be applied toward the degree.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor and program director required.
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SOCW 596 - Advanced Standing Bridge Course
3 Credits
This seminar is required for all students admitted to the Advanced Standing program. Advanced standing students have already completed a CSWE-accredited bachelor of Social Work. This seminar is designed to review and extend these students’ preparation for advanced practice curriculum at the graduate-level, while also establishing a strong working cohort to support student learning and retention. This course helps students enhance their professional identity as social workers while ensuring that they are ready to enter the concentration year of the M.S.W. program. The course content will focus on the CSWE core competencies in the foundation curriculum: 1) human behavior in the social environment, 2) social welfare policy, 3) values and ethics, 4) diversity and culturally relevant practice, 5) micro, mezzo and macro level practice, and 6) research. The course will introduce students to the basic concepts of community-based clinical practice in preparation for the advanced curriculum. Open to Advanced Standing students.
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SOCW 597 - Advanced Standing Skills Lab
1 Credits
This lab develops students’ applied skills in Social Work practice. It integrates Foundation Social Work approaches to practice such as empowerment, strengths-based and collaborative/person-centered with skills for practice. The course assures that incoming Advanced Standing students have mastered foundation competencies in Social Work practice skills with individuals and systems of various sizes. Open to Advanced Standing students.
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SOCW 600 - Community Mental Health
3 Credits
This overview of community mental health prepares social workers for clinical practice in multidisciplinary community mental health settings, including research, treatment, program development, evaluation and policy analysis. Grounded in the mental health recovery model, the course reviews the consumer movement in community mental health, the relationship between stigma and recovery, and the principle that persons can recover throughout their lifetime. Topics include community mental health across the lifecycle, diversity and community mental health, social determinants of mental health, new and emerging best practices in community mental health, and organizational and policy issues. Open to second-year students and Advanced Standing students.
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SOCW 601 - Advanced Clinical Practice I
3 Credits
Community-based clinical Social Work practice is culturally responsive, evidence-based, ethically sound and collaborative. Building on the knowledge and skills developed in foundation courses, this course explores dimensions of the therapeutic relationship, multidimensional assessment, diagnosis, and the skillful application of therapeutic interventions using individual, family and group modalities. Students will learn case management strategies to support optimal functioning of persons in community-based settings. Students learn to apply evidence-based practice theory, including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral and behavioral theories to complex client issues, attending to the impact of trauma, chronic conditions, relationships and stress. Interventions stress resiliency, and enhancing client capacity and strength. Open to second-year students and Advanced Standing students.
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SOCW 602 - Social Work Research II: Community-Engaged Research
3 Credits
This course will teach the principles and applied methods of community engaged research, including collaboratively defining the community and identifying relevant research questions, co-constructing and implementing study designs, interpreting and disseminating findings, and implementing research findings. Students will learn to develop and maintain partnerships with community groups, working with community-based providers, organizations, health and public health agencies.
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SOCW 603 - Advanced Clinical Practice II
3 Credits
Students learn to co-construct individualized treatment plans with clients, employing multiple treatment modalities - individual, group and family - as appropriate. Building on the knowledge and skills developed in foundation courses and SOCW 601 - Advanced Clinical Practice I , students expand their understanding of clinical practice theory and their skills in applying the theory in practice. Using a foundation for clinical assessment that includes attachment, family systems and developmental theory, students learn to engage with families and community assets to support optimal functioning of clients in nurturing environments. They learn to select culturally responsive, trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment approaches consistent with a multidimensional, strengths-based assessment. The course introduces knowledge of neurobiology and pharmacology related to clinical social work intervention.
Prerequisite(s): SOCW 601 - Advanced Clinical Practice I
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SOCW 610 - Field Practice III
4 Credits
Students are placed in a student unit for 20 hours/week (total of 300 hours) of supervised field experience in advanced clinical social work practice. Agency-based clinical preceptors support students as they integrate theories and research-based knowledge with their experiences in the field. Students are expected to frame questions, locate and apply relevant professional literature, identify ethical issues and pursue cultural competence. Students locate, learn and practice evidence-based approaches and promising practices relevant to their population and agency role. Student units afford opportunities for mutual aid and collaborative learning to augment professional supervision.
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SOCW 611 - Field Practive IV
4 Credits
Continuation of SOCW 610 - Field Practice III . Students are placed in a student unit for 20 hours/week (total of 300 hours) of supervised field experience in advanced clinical social work practice.
Prerequisite(s): SOCW 610
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SOCW 612 - Field Practice III (Extended Year Option)
3 Credits
Students are placed in an M.S.W. student unit for 15 hours a week for 15 weeks in supervised field experience in clinical social work. Agency-based clinical preceptors support students as they integrate theories and research-based knowledge with their experience in the field. The student units give mutual aid and collaborative learning. NOTE: Students selecting the extended year option must register for the extended year SOC 613 in the spring and SOCW 614 in the summer. Students cannot switch to the 20-hour-per-week SOCW 613 - Field Practice IV (Extended Year Option) in the spring.
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SOCW 650 - Clinical Practice in Mental Health and Substance Abuse
3 Credits
This course provides a framework for clinical practice focusing on interpersonal processes in the therapeutic relationship. Social workers in clinical practice must be prepared to work effectively with mental health symptoms and substance abuse disorders. Students are provided with the knowledge and basic skills to recognize and understand the dynamics of chemical dependency in the lives of individuals, addiction treatment options, dual diagnosis and the recovery process. The course will explore support system development and enhancement using natural and formed helping groups and family supports. Students extend their understanding of the use of medications and other treatment methods and broaden their understanding of neuroscience. (SOCW 650 may be used as an elective for any of the M.S.W. specializations.)
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SOCW 651 - Multicultural Health and Mental Health: Prevention, Evaluation, Treatment
3 Credits
This course explorers factors contributing to mental health disparities across the life cycle as experienced by racial and ethnic minority populations, immigrants and refugees, low-income communities and LGBTQI persons. Students consider strategies to reduce stigma and stereotyping in health care, to improve cross-cultural and language barriers in the clinical encounter, and to promote social determinants of health. Students explore multiple dimensional theories of the self, including biological, emotional, cognitive and spiritual facets that influence a person’s biopsychosocial development with a context and over time. Students identify and apply prominent concepts embedded in social work theories to assess people’s interaction with their social environment to inform the selection of interventions. In additional to exposure to the multiple dimensional theories of the self, students are also exposed to research and trauma and must integrate how trauma shapes or reshapes each dimension of a person and subsequent behaviors with other individuals, families and groups in their social environment. Emphasis placed on how these factors vary across diverse populations.
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SOCW 652 - Aging, Health and Wellness
3 Credits
Community-based clinical practice with older persons calls for knowledge of the physical, psychological and spiritual dimensions of aging; the family, community and cultural contexts of aging; and the impact of social policies on health outcomes for older persons and their families. This course explores the diversity of the aging experience as related to mental health, socio-economic status and cultural expectations. Students explore intervention modalities with special focus on especially vulnerable and historically marginalized segments of the elderly population.
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SOCW 653 - Depression and Anxiety Disorders: Identification and Treatment
3 Credits
Major depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in the United States and many times is co-morbid with an anxiety disorder. Despite being a common mental health disorder, treatment of depressive and anxiety disorders are complicated by identification of the disorders, co-morbid physical and mental health conditions, age and cultural related factors, and economic factors. This course provides students with an in-depth analysis of depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, integrated treatment depressive and anxiety disorders, and psychopharmacology of these disorders. Particular attention is directed toward cultural variations in the presentation and treatment of depressive and anxiety disorders.
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SOCW 660 - Clinical Practice with Veterans
3 Credits
This course prepares social workers for community based clinical practice with veterans and their families, with particular attention to signature injuries among recently returning Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, such as traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, substance abuse and suicide. The course explores the history and context for delivery of mental health services to military service members, veterans and their families; the mediating influence of military culture in outreach and treatment; and the development of evidence-based best practices in culturally responsive, trauma-informed care.
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SOCW 661 - Women in the Military Services
3 Credits
The historical roles of women in combat and the changing legal and cultural contexts for women’s military service present challenges and opportunities for the health and wellbeing of women and their families. This course examines the particular health and mental health issues experienced by servicewomen such as hostile military environments, military sexual assault, barriers to family and community reintegration, and limited access to appropriate health care. Particular attention is paid to best practices in promoting recovery and resilience among military women, including community outreach, community-based treatment, advocacy and care coordination, and family and peer support.
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SOCW 662 - Military Families: Transition and Well-being
3 Credits
This course prepares community-based clinical social workers to assess and respond to the unique needs of military families through the cycle of pre-deployment, deployment and post-deployment reintegration. Military families historically have demonstrated remarkable resilience, resourcefulness and adaptability. In recent years, however, the cumulative impact of multiple combat deployments and the “hidden wounds” of war have posed significant health and mental health challenges to children and adults within military families. The toll on family members may manifest in symptoms of anxiety, depression, secondary post-traumatic stress, as well as higher rates of suicide and domestic violence. Particular attention is paid to the development of evidence-informed clinical interventions in the context of schools, child-serving agencies, and community health and mental health programs.
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SOCW 670 - Evidence-Based Practice with Children, Youth and Families
3 Credits
This course will emphasize the application of Evidence-Based Practice for in-home family treatment models. Students will develop familiarity with prominent models (evidence-based and promising practice) in use in organizations in Connecticut and around the country. The course provides specific strategies and underlying theory for each model. It also explores commonalities in the models including the application of attachment, family systems and developmental theories to social work practice with children, adolescents and families. Local providers and clients participating in these models will be featured presenters in the course. The course examines the importance of family dynamics, class and cultural factors. Particular attention is paid to adolescents vulnerable due to involvement in risk behaviors. Students who complete this course are awarded a certificate stating that they are prepared to assume positions in an agency that has implemented one of the in-home family treatment models.
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SOCW 671 - Trauma-Focused Treatment with Children and Adolescents
3 Credits
This course introduces students to the common concepts (general theory and foundational knowledge), components (intervention and treatment elements) and skills (practitioner skills) underlying evidence-based treatment for children and adolescents who have experienced trauma. The course explores the biological effects of trauma experiences on the brain and the effects of trauma exposure in attachment and development. Skill development focuses on the assessment and formulation of trauma experiences and the diagnostic categories related to trauma. Starting with a perspective that symptoms are adaptive responses, students begin to focus on the healing power of the therapeutic relationship and building a nurturing environment for those who have experienced trauma and loss. Students will explore how schools, agencies and families can become trauma-informed to enable them to better respond to the needs of those who have been exposed to adverse experiences.
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SOCW 672 - Child Welfare Practice
3 Credits
This course is an overview of current issues in child welfare and will explore both practice and policy interventions as they relate to social work in child welfare settings. Students will examine the history, evolution and functions of social work practice in the child welfare arena. Students will develop a foundational understanding of issues related to race, age, gender, culture and socio-economic status as they explore risk and protective factors related to child abuse and neglect. The course will review practice in the state child welfare system as well as agency-based family services. It will also cover models of family preservation/reunification and foster care-related services.
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SOCW 673 - Social Work Practice with African American Families
3 Credits
This course is designed to provide a historical context for understanding and intervening with contemporary African American families. It offers a theoretical and clinical lens for examining factors related to the quality of mental health among those families including historical and contemporary barriers to care such as racism, lack of cultural awareness among providers and long-standing cultural stigmas and biases. The course facilitates knowledge building and skill development for carrying out clinical social work interventions with this population.
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SOCW 674 - Social Work Practice in Schools
3 Credits
This course is designed to meet the criteria for certification as a school social worker in Connecticut and other states by providing knowledge and skills necessary for effective school social work practice. Provides an overview of the role of social work services in the schools, including a critical review of state and federal educational policies. Students learn strategies to collaborate with a variety of educational professionals to maximize each child’s educational performance by addressing issues that interface with academic achievement.
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SPAN 100 - Beginning Conversation I
3 Credits
For students with little or no prior studies in Spanish. Students with prior experience should consult with Spanish faculty for placement. Fundamentals of speaking, listening, reading, writing with emphasis on oral production; basics of Spanish grammar and syntax. Recommended for students in Humanities, Education, Nursing, History and Political Science, etc. (LAS) (LG) (CORE: Language)
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SPAN 101 - Beginning Conversation II
3 Credits
For students with 1 to 2 years of high school Spanish, or one semester of college-level Spanish. Fundamentals of speaking, listening, reading, writing with emphasis on oral production; basics of Spanish grammar and syntax. Recommended for students in Humanities, Education, Nursing, History and Political Science. (LAS) (LG) (CORE: Language)
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