• 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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• MSW 6275: Harm Reduction in Practice

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  An in-depth analysis of harm reduction and its use in clinical social work practice. Considers harm reduction in assessment, treatment planning, intervention, and evaluation of effectiveness of services. Explores the history and context of harm reduction as a therapeutic model, as well as its applications at the micro, mezzo, and macro areas of practice.
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• MSW 6285: Dialectical Behavior Therapy

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  Dialectical Behavior Therapy or DBT, is a theoretical practice model that was conceptualized to address suicidal and para-suicidal behaviors. It is one of the first evidence-based models to document reductions in para-suicidal and suicidal behaviors. Originally developed as an adult model working with Borderline Personality Disorder it has proven effective in treating many other disorders and in working with adolescents and their families as well. It has gained in popularity as a treatment model and many states and insurance payers have recognized it as the treatment of choice for certain diagnoses.
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• MSW 6300: Ethical SW Practice

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  An exploration of professional social work roles, values, and ethical principles. Students will review the history and evolution of the National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics, as well as other statements of ethical principles in social welfare. An ethical problem-solving model will be introduced and course activities will assist students in using these guidelines in making ethical decisions in professional practice. Prerequisite:    MSW 6900 Corequisite:    MSW 6910
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• MSW 6400: Macro Aspects of SW Practice

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  A consideration of practical aspects of clinical social work practice and social service programs. Content covers administration, budgeting, program development, marketing, and institutional policy. Work with Latino communities provides a context for exploring these topics. Prerequisite:    MSW 6300 and MSW 6500
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