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  • SW 2700: Social Determinants

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course introduces the core concepts of social determinants of health and how they influence the health of individuals, communities, and populations. Environmental conditions in which people are born, live, learn, work, play, and age significantly impact their health and wellbeing, particularly among the most vulnerable in our society. This course will provide an overview of the dynamic relationships between social, economic, and structural conditions under which people live that determine their health. We will explore how social influences such as living conditions, education, income, infrastructure, healthcare, social capital, stress, gender, and race affect health and longevity and perpetuate health inequities. Multiple levels of influence will be discussed, including examining the role of public policy in shaping community health outcomes.
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  • SW 2715: Dynamics of Addiction

    2.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course introduces students to the biological, psychological and social factors related to development of substance use disorders and the role of natural change processes and motivation in health supporting behaviors. The course will also provide an overview of interventions, including 1) pharmacological, 2) psychological, 3) behavioral, 4) self-help and spiritual that can be utilized in treatment of addictions.
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  • SW 3000: Applied SW Statistics

    4.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This class prepares students to setup, maintain, and use agency-based databases. Specifically, students learn how to enter data into a database, use data analyses to make clinical decisions, provide outcome information to track treatment progress or obtain funding, and answer hypotheses in order to improve treatment. Prerequisites: MATH 1030 OR other QA equivalent.
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    General Education Course

  • SW 3110: SW Practice I

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course introduces students to knowledge, values, and skills for generalist social work practice with individuals and families. It prepares students to enhance the well-being of people and ameliorate environmental conditions that affect them adversely. A focus is on the planned change or problem-solving process within a strengths perspective. It includes content on evaluation of practice. Prerequisites: Full major status in Social Work.
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  • SW 3315: DSM-V for Case Managers

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course is designed to familiarize case managers with the DSM-V and mental illness within the context of society, to understand the etiologies, to recognize symptoms, and to realize the impact of these behaviors upon the individual, the family, and the community. Dysfunctional behavior from childhood through adulthood will be described, discussed, and assessed. The course will also describe and stress the impact of various treatment models.
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  • SW 3400: Impact of Child Abuse

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course involves an intensive study of child abuse and the developmental aspects included in evaluating abused children and their families. An overview of the brief history of child abuse in the United States is examined as well as the implications of major policy in the relation to child welfare. The course will also examine the causation, typologies of abusers, characteristics of abused children and adults, assessment and diagnostic skills, crisis intervention and effective treatment approaches. This course is taught through the use of lectures, class discussions, visual media and student presentations in an interactive environment. Prerequisites: Full Major status in Social Work.
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  • SW 3550: Soc Div & Cultrl Under.

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course explores the many different definitions of diversity and the different realities and impact of how diversity functions in the United States. It will explore how certain individuals, groups, and communities in the United States have experienced unique social, economic, and political subordination relative to the institutional frameworks of the dominant majority. Consistent with the social justice traditions of the social work profession, this course will look at the ways in which practitioners seek to deal with the abuses experienced by individuals and families and to ensure that all individuals have an equal opportunity to develop and prosper free of discrimination, oppression, privilege, victimization, and exploitation. Additionally, this course will examine the adaptive capabilities and strengths of marginalized groups and how such capabilities and strengths can be used in effective social work practice.
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  • SW 3700: SW Study Abroad

    1.00 - 5.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    International study abroad offers students the opportunity to observe, study, and analyze social and community work in unique cultural settings, as well as gain familiarity with the organization and delivery of social services. See descriptions of individual programs for further details. Social Work students must apply through the International Center for individual programs offered through the College of Social Work.
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  • SW 3710: Case Management for SWs

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course introduces students to the concept of case management and how it is used to provide human services. Students will explore the many factors affecting case management today including federal legislation, emerging client groups, technology, shifting demographics, paperwork, evidence-based service delivery models, and the resulting ethical and legal dilemmas. This course is designed to provide the student with knowledge regarding the importance of case management as a form of practice for social workers. Case managers provide services in micro, mezzo, and macro systems. There will be an emphasis on the role of professional values and ethics and the impact of diversity, oppression, and discrimination on case management. Prerequisites: Admitted to the BSW Major
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  • SW 3716: Intro to Prof Develop

    2.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course introduces students to the values, knowledge, and skills essential to preparing to become and practicing as a professional, ethical and competent substance use disorder counselor. The course is designed to expose and introduce students to five primary elements, including: (1) the professional code of ethics of addiction professionals, (2) the twelve core functions of professional substance use disorder counselors, (3) the licensing process for substance use disorder students/trainees in the state of Utah, (4) the scope of practice for Substance Use Disorder Counselors (SUDC) and Advanced Substance Use Disorder Counselors (ASUDC) in the state of Utah, and (5) local and state resources (i.e., prevention, intervention, and recovery) available to help individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Prerequisite: Admission to Substance Use Disorder Treatment Training Certificate Program.
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