Courses
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- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: SW 551 OR SW 529
This course introduces a rights-based approach to policy practice and advocacy. Using human rights principles, students will learn how to use specific policy analysis frameworks to plan for and develop advocacy strategies that facilitate social change. Students will learn and apply specific advocacy skills, addressing policy issues in community, organization, and legislative settings.
- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: SW 581 and SW 582
This course continues to provide students with an opportunity to integrate foundation, theory, and practice course material into experiential learning under the supervision of a trained and experienced professional in of social work. This will be the first of two courses that focus on the students’ field placement in the selected area of specialization in the MSW program. In conjunction with approximately 250 hours in a social service agency, students will also be involved in 15 hours of seminar which will be held regularly throughout each semester of the students’ field placement.
- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: SW 681
This course serves as a capstone experience designed to evaluate the student’s performance of established social work professional competencies. This course is the final semester of experiential learning through field placement in a social service agency. In conjunction with approximately 250 hours in a social service agency, students will also be involved in 15 hours of seminar which will be held regularly throughout each semester of the students’ field placement. Specific learning activities in field placement will correspond with the student’s concentration (Clinical or PPA).
- Offered: Winter On demand
- Graded: S/U
- Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and department head
Practical, applied experience involving placement in a job situation.
- Offered: On demand
- Graded: S/U
Projects in the areas of theatre carried on under the supervision of a faculty member, leading to the development of the professional portfolio in the student's area of specialization.
- Offered: On demand
- Graded: A/F
Study of a particular topic or problem in an area of theatre.
- Offered: On demand
- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and department head
Independent study under the supervision of a member of the department. Supervisor and study must be selected prior to enrollment in the course and appropriate directed study forms must be completed. The content of the course must not duplicate existing course content.
- Offered: On demand
- Graded: A/F
The student develops a thesis with the help of a thesis committee. Appropriate thesis forms must be completed prior to enrollment. The thesis must be approved by the thesis committee and the College of Graduate Studies. The student should consult the department and the College of Graduate Studies for specific requirements.
