Social Work

Graduate School of Social Work
Hill Hall, Room 420
Phone: 973/353-5092
Fax:     973/353-1423
http://socialwork.rutgers.edu

ADVANCED PRACTICE IN HEALTH CARE (3 cr.)
19:RK:910:516:H6:93009
EVE: 7/6-8/12
MW 6:00-9:30
MICHELSEN         CONKLIN 446

PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of professional foundation courses

Problem-solving model of direct practice is applied, at an advanced level, for individuals, families, and groups in health care and mental health care settings. Skills of crisis intervention, case management, and discharge planning addressed. Professional practice as part of an interdisciplinary team.

FUNDRAISING & MARKETING (3 cr.)
19:RK:910:541:B6:94614 (CANCELLED)
EVE: 5/26-7/2
MW 6:00-9:30
HORNE             CONKLIN 302

PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of professional foundation courses.

Introduction to current strategies and procedures for identifying, obtaining, and maintaining a diverse portfolio of social service funding sources; review of methodologies for packaging, marketing, and selling program proposals to social service funders and consumers.

SOCIAL WORK WITH IMMIGRANTS & REFUGEES (3 cr.)
19RK:910:543:B6:92332 (CANCELLED)
EVE: 5/26-7/2
MW 6:00-9:45
STAFF           CONKLIN 451

Through this course, the students will explore the ever-changing dimensions facing social workers who work with refugee and immigrant clients. The social work profession was founded on aiding the cultural adjustment of newcomers to the United States. According to the 2000 Census, New Jersey is the third most diverse state in the nation. Wherever one finds oneself working in the social work field upon graduation, one is sure to find refugee and immigrant clients. Topics include: becoming a refugee, the international experience before arrival in the US, the refugee experience, cultural adjustment, culture shock, post traumatic stress, and war and refugee trauma. Special groups will be discussed including: survivors of torture, victims of human trafficking, detainees, and asylum seekers. Special attention will be paid to family issues, inter-group conflicts, and intergenerational issues. Post 9-11 issues facing refugees and immigrants will be discussed as well as the role that social workers can play in the fight against anti-immigrant policies, sanctions and discriminatory practices.

LOSS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN (3 cr.)
19RK:910:547:H6:94520
EVE: 7/6-8/12
MW 6:00-9:30
STAFF              BRADLEY 313

PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of foundation courses.

This course will address many types of loss that occur across the lifespan and will incorporate a developmental approach to loss and grief.

GROUP DYNAMICS (3 cr.)
19RK:910:561:B6:92362
EVE: 5/26-7/2
TTh 6:00-9:30
FELDMAN             HILL 209

19RK:910:561:H6:91396
EVE: 7/6-8/12
TTh 6:00-9:45
CASTALDO          HILL 115

Emphasizes the study of small groups, both cognitively and experientially, by focusing on theory and research about the processes, structures, and functions of small groups as they relate to social work practice in human services.

VIOLENCE & ABUSE IN ADULTHOOD (3 cr.)
19RK:910:566:B6:92066 (CANCELLED)
EVE: 5/26-7/2
TTh 6:00-9:30
BROWN, M.                LSC 103

Examines the definitions, scope, and impact of violence and abuse in adulthood. Explores the spectrum of theories and conceptual frameworks used to explain violence. In particular, the course focuses on the prevalence, etiology, myths, and dynamics of intimate partner violence (IPV), sexual violence, trafficking, and elder abuse. Perspectives on working with both victims/survivors and perpetrators are presented, with an understanding of the role of cultural and environmental contexts. The course includes a review of the conceptual frameworks used to guide current services, interventions, prevention efforts, and policies aimed at remedying and eliminating violence in our society. A special emphasis is placed on the advocacy role of the social worker in creating social change.

VIOLENCE & ABUSE IN CHILDHOOD (3 cr.)
19RK:910:567:B6:91935
EVE: 5/26-7/2
MW 6:00-9:45
SERMABEIKIAN                HILL 210

Examines the definitions, scope, and impact of violence and abuse in childhood. Explores the spectrum of theories and conceptual frameworks used to explain violence. In particular, the course focuses on the prevalence, etiology, myths, and dynamics of child physical abuse, childhood neglect, child sexual abuse, sibling abuse, and trafficking. Perspectives on working with both victims/survivors and perpetrators are presented, with an understanding of the role of culture and environmental context. The course includes a review of the conceptual frameworks used to guide current services, interventions, prevention efforts, and policies aimed at remedying and eliminating violence against children in our society.A special emphasis is placed on the advocacy role of the social worker in creating social change.

SPIRITUALITY & SOCIAL WORK (3 cr.)
19RK:910:582:H6:94605
EVE: 7/6-8/12
MW 6:00-9:30
PERSAUD            LSC 103

Provides a framework of knowledge, values, skills, and experiences for spiritually sensitive social work. Students develop skills and insight into responding competently and ethically to diverse spiritual and religious perspectives in social work settings with individuals, organizations, and communities. Attention given to collaboration with faith-based organizations, as spirituality enters into the dimension of policy and service delivery and "secular" and "spiritual" come together to address human need in society.  Attention also given to both micro and macro aspects of social work.

SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY & SERVICES II: VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN & CHILDREN (3 cr.)
19RK:910:584:C1:94615
DAY: 5/26-7/12
FSSu 9:00-4:00
KRESSLER           CONKLIN 342

Models of analysis applied to policies affecting adult and childhood survivors of physical, sexual, and other forms of violence. Addresses understanding of values and sociopolitical forces that define problems, affected populations, current policies and programs and their impact, service delivery and resource allocation, unmet needs, trends, and analysis of political processes and change strategies.

METHODS OF SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH II (3 cr.)
19RK:910:595:B6:92388
EVE: 5/26-7/2
TTh 6:00-9:30
SAPP                 LSC 103

19RK:910:595:B7:92425
EVE: 5/26-7/2
TTh 6:00-9:30
DAVIS, L.            CONKLIN 424

PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of professional foundation courses and statistics requirement.

Quantitative and qualitative evaluation of agency programs and individual practice. Participation in hands-on, small-group research projects to cover all phases of the research process and use of computer technology.