• MSRT 6700: Capstone Project

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  This course is designed to be self-directed, faculty supervised culminating project specific to the eduational track that the student has chosen within the MSRT program (Education, Research or Health Administration). The student will demonstrate their firm grasp of their educational track and their mastery of professional/scientific writing through the development of a research paper. This course requires that the student develop a research question, prepare a learning contract that outlines their approach to the research question, and complete 40 hours of documented time with a mentor(s) who have a minimum of a Master's degree in a related area or in performing original research. The student will also assemble a formative committee to act as a resource as the student develops the research project and summative committee to evaluate and validate the student's research. The formative and summative committees each consist of three professionals with a minimum of a Master's degree. The student will complete a Masters level research paper that is a minimum of 40-50 pages in APA format.
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• MSRT 6810: Experimental

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  Individual courses offered on an experimental basis, identified by specific name and description. The specific title will appear on student's transcript along with the authorized credit.
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• MSW 6010: Foundations of Social Work

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  A thorough review of the history, philosophy, and fundamental principles of social work, emphasizing the knowledge, values and skills needed for social work practice in all settings.
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• MSW 6100: HBSE

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  A graduate level introduction to the ecological model, examining in-depth, the relationship between human development (individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations) and the social environment. Systems and theory are examined critically in the biological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual arenas, with an emphasis on social justice and the intersectionality of race, ethnicity, sexuality, gender, economic status and other dimensions of diversity on the developmental process. Prerequisite: formal admittance to the MSW program.
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• MSW 6150: Behavioral Health

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  This course is designed to introduce students understanding to the mental health diagnoses associated with the DSM-V.
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• MSW 6200: Human and Social Diversity

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  Human and Social Diversity and Oppression - A study of diversity among individuals, groups, and communities and dynamics of oppression locally, regionally, nationally, and globally. Application of knowledge, skills, and interventions to alleviate social inequities and human suffering will be stressed. Prerequisite: formal admittance to the MSW program.
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• MSW 6235: Loss Across the Lifespan

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  This course will provide an overview of loss as a normal and necessary part of life and growth. It will also provide the foundation of classical grief theory and its evolution to more modern grief theory and work. While death and dying at different stages in the lifespan will be addressed, each life stage will also be explored for the normative losses that occur at that stage.
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• MSW 6245: Aging Services

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  Overview of older adults as a population group and of aging as a biopsychosocial process. The course explores aspects of social services and health care systems intended to help individuals, families, and communities confront aging-related challenges and capitalize upon aging-related strengths.
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• MSW 6255: Sexuality in SW Practice

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  A gradaute-level introduction and thorough overview of the nature and meaning of sexuality and an in-depth consideration of various ways that sexuality is part of social work practice. Students will examine the knowledge, values, and skills needed to address sexuality in social work practice. Prerequisite:    MSW 6300 and MSW 6910
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• MSW 6265: Crisis Intervention & Trauma

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  This course is designed to prepare students to develop assessment, diagnostic and evidenced based interventions to assist those in critical need during and after a crisis or trauma. A crisis is defined as an event that exceeds and overwhelms an individual's coping skills to the point where equilibrium is disrupted. Micro, mezzo, and macro crises as well as trauma will be explored.
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