2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

SW 472 Social Work Practice with Diverse Populations 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Co-requisites: SW 480 or SW 481.
• Prerequisites: Junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

The study of the impact of race, class and gender on the delivery of social services. The course emphasizes learning to work cross-culturally from a solution-focused, strengths perspective. Students will develop a multicultural perspective and multicultural competencies.

SW 440 Social Work Policy Analysis 4 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: SW 341, social work major or social welfare minor.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

The study of the impact of social policy at the local, state and national levels on the development, implementation and delivery of social/health services in fields of practice where social workers are employed. Emphasis will be placed on current policy changes directly impacting clients, practitioners, agencies and their communities.

SW 417 Social Work in Mental Health 4 cr.

• Offered: Contact department for information
• Prerequisites: BSW program admission, junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An elective course that deals with social work functions within psychiatric settings. This course will include theoretical concepts, yet is designed for practical social work applications. Three distinct social work involvement stages will be addressed: preadmission/admission screening procedures, interdisciplinary treatment team planning and discharge planning. Both community-based and institutional care will be emphasized.

SW 415 Addictions: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: Bachelor of Social Work program admission, junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Alternative conceptualizations of addictions, such as alcoholism, the impact of alcohol abuse on the individual, and the family and social relationships. Skill is developed in recognizing situations in which alcoholism is a factor and in selecting appropriate intervention strategies.

SW 411 Social Work in the Health Fields 4 cr.

• Offered: Contact department for information
• Prerequisites: Bachelor of Social Work program admission, junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Examination of the role of social work in relation to health care services. Considers social policy issues associated with health services and the application of social work practice principles to a variety of case situations, such as adolescent pregnancy and terminal illness.

SW 405 Aging Public Policies and Programs 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall semester of even-numbered years
• Prerequisites: Bachelor of Social Work program admission or gerontology minor, junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An overview of aging public policies and programs. The course examines the origin, current program structure and delivery system of various policies such as Social Security, Medicare and the Older Americans Act that provide income security, health care and social services to older adults in the United States.

SW 401 Child Welfare 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: Bachelor of Social Work program admission, junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Study of program and social work procedures related to child welfare, particularly in reference to dependent and neglected children, children of unwed parents and children with behavior problems and special needs.

SW 372 Generalist Practice Methods II 4 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: Bachelor of Social Work program admission and SW 370.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A continuation SW 370. This course covers practice methods content from mezzo- to macro-level perspectives. Systems of families, groups, organizations and communities will be highlighted. The use of video labs provides students with relevant practice situations.

SW 371 Apprenticeship 1-2 cr.

• Offered: Contact department for information
• Prerequisites: SW 370 and written department permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Directed apprenticeship activities in the human skills laboratory. Apprentices work with lab groups supervising lab sessions and assist in the feedback process. Notes:

May be taken twice.

SW 370 Generalist Practice Methods I 4 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: Bachelor of Social Work program admission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Introduction to a generalist practice perspective including a common set of values, skills and tasks essential to helping people in their social environment. Emphasizes assessment skills and intervention strategies. Requires participation in skill practice including 16 lab hours of videotaping for classroom criteria.