• SW 3725: Intro to Neurochemistry

  2.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This course is an overview neurochemistry and the physical and mental effects of psychoactive drugs as well as treatment and prevention of substance use disorders and compulsive behaviors. This course is designed to improve the understanding of psychoactive medication use in society. Students will gain a basic pharmacological understanding of psychoactive medications and their effects. Students will also be introduced to other patterns of behavior that may be addictive. Students will also gain an understanding of psychosocial and pharmacological treatment of substance use disorders. Prerequisite: 'C' or better in SW 2715 AND SW 3716 AND SW 3731 AND Department Consent
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• SW 3731: Counseling Practice I

  2.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This course introduces students to the knowledge and skills substance use disorder counselors will need to practice professionally. Students will learn about William Miller's Phases of treatment and gain an understanding of and practice skills in screening, assessment and case conceptualization. Students will explore and be introduced to 6 main elements: 1) the American Society of Addictive Medicine's bio-psycho-social six-dimensional assessment criteria, 2) the DSM 5 diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders, 3)the Transtheoretical Model of Change (Prochaska & DiClemente), the stages of change and other motivational enhancement strategies for working with ambivalence, 4) the importance of the therapeutic alliance, 5) matching client 's needs to appropriate interventions, 6) Treatment planning, documentation and record keeping in the context of assessment and service delivery. Prerequisites: Admission to Substance Use Disorder Treatment Training Certificate Program.
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• SW 3732: Counseling Practice II

  2.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Students investigate ongoing assessment, case management, crisis intervention, client education with an in-depth review of counseling skills-focusing on group work. Different group models, group dynamics, establishing group norms, and group approaches such as experiential, didactic, specific topic groups, gender specific and other special population groups will be examined. Emphasis will be on understanding and conducting didactic psychoeducation groups and co-facilitation of psychotherapy groups. Students will be exposed in depth to 1) Motivational Interviewing and motivational enhancement skills, 2) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and, 3) Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), 4) and other specific practices that are usually be provided in group settings i.e. Seeking Safety, Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), Mindfulness Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE), 12 Step Facilitation. Prerequisites: Admission to Substance Use Disorder Treatment Training Certificate Program
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• SW 4000: Crisis Intervention

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This course will assist students to gain a foundational understanding of common crisis issues and learn how to assist individuals experiencing crisis or distress related to suicidal thoughts or behavior, mental illness, substance use, and other scenarios exceeding and overwhelming a persons coping abilities. It will allow students to learn and practice the latest skills and techniques for handling crisis situations. Core components include considerations for an equitable and culturally responsive approach to crisis intervention, a trauma informed approach to crisis, and evidence based approaches to working with individuals, families, and communities in crisis. Through successful completion of this course individuals will be able to gain the state of Utah's Crisis Worker Certification. The Crisis Worker Certification is required of all individuals to work in Utah's state crisis continuum including the Utah Warm Line, Utah Crisis Line (988), Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams and Crisis Stabilization services and facilites. Prerequisites: 'C' or better in PSY 1010
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• SW 4100: Global Com Bsd Resch

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Teaches the necessary skills in preparing students to conduct community based research in developing countries using participatory monitoring and evaluating techniques. The techniques used focus on working collaboratively with local program/organization stakeholders and participants to identify areas of concern that can be answered by research. The course will provide students with the structure to understand and co-create an evaluation process that is mutually beneficial to all involved entities.
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• SW 4301: Soc Wlfr Policy/Service

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Examines political and legislative processes that influence the development of social policy and services. Emphasis is on policy analysis skills at the agency and societal level. Prerequisites: Full Major status in Social Work
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• SW 4401: Soc Wk Rsrch & Eval

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This course strengthens students' capacity to use a scientific and analytic approach to knowledge building. It includes knowledge, skills, and values needed to be an effective consumer of research, as well as to evaluate one's social work practice. It covers qualitative and quantitative research methods and the use of appropriate technological systems to analyze, store, and retrieve information. Prerequisites: 'C' or better in SW 3000 OR other QB/QI equivalent course AND Full major status in Social Work
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• SW 4430: SW Practice II

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  The focus of this class is on generalist social work practice with task and treatment groups. It includes use of the planned change process. Emphasis is placed upon assisting oppressed groups within the values and ethics of the profession. The class also includes content on evaluation. Prerequisites: "C" or better in SW 2100 AND SW 3110 AND Full major status in Social Work.
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• SW 4440: SW Practice III

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Social Work Practice III: Social Work with Communities and Organizations focuses on generalist social work practice with organizations and communities, inclusive of diverse and global perspectives. Special emphasis is placed on the role of social workers engaged in empowerment and emancipatory frameworks with communities and groups who experience social and economic injustice and structural oppression. Students will explore a wide range of community-based strategies, models and actions directed at system and social change efforts. Prerequisites: "C" or better in SW 3110 AND Full major status in Social Work. Corequisite: SW 4430.
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• SW 4444: Advanced SW Writing

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Professional writing and communicating is an integral part of the Social Work profession. This course will offer students an opportunity to improve their writing skills in a professional social work context. This course provides a hands-on academic learning experience with the principles of organizing, developing, writing, and revising documentation used in the social work areas of advocacy, research, and communication. Appropriate grammar and use of APA style for citing and formatting any written document will be reviewed. Teaching methods include in-person and online discussion, writing exercises, and group editing sessions. Students will participate in active discussions, writing, editing, proofreading, and presenting written assignments. Prerequisites: WR2 requirement completed.
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