Four Corners MSW Degree Program

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1 educating educating social social work work leaders leaders since 1931 since 1931 Four Corners MSW Degree Program Bulletin (revised September, 2010)

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3 Table of Contents From the Dean... 2 GSSW Vision, Mission and Values... 3 Four Corners Program Overview... 4 Four Corners Program Options... 5 Admission Application Procedures Four Corners Program Expenses Financial Aid...11 Four Corners MSW Curriculum Field Internship Requirements Graduation Requirements Course Descriptions Contact Information... 20

4 From the Dean Dear Prospective Student: Since 1931, the Graduate School of Social Work at the University of Denver has been educating social work leaders from around the world, conducting vital research and reshaping our profession to meet tomorrow s challenges. In 2012, we celebrate another significant milestone in our history, the 10th Anniversary of our Four Corners MSW Degree Program. Over the past decade, this highly successful program has made GSSW s quality graduate education accessible and affordable for dozens of social work professionals in rural and underserved areas of southern Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico. Additionally, our partnership with Durango s Fort Lewis College enables qualified FLC students to earn both a Bachelor s degree in psychology or sociology and an MSW degree in a total of five years. or simulcast from Denver Four Corners MSW students develop knowledge and skill in advanced social work practice. Our curriculum, developed in consultation with professionals in your area, includes courses in child welfare, mental health, substance abuse, multicultural practice and community leadership. As our Four Corners graduates already know, distance education is a convenient and costeffective path to a career that is both personally and professionally rewarding. We applaud your efforts to make a positive difference in your community, and we are committed to providing you with the tools you need to do so. On behalf of the GSSW faculty and staff, I welcome you to the University of Denver Four Corners MSW Degree Program! Sincerely, Through Friday night and Saturday classes some taught locally and others broadcast James Herbert Williams, PhD, MSW Dean and Milton Morris Endowed Chair 2

5 Vision, Mission and Values Our Vision Our Values The Graduate School of Social Work aspires to be among the finest graduate schools of social work in the country, a vibrant center for intellectual development, a leader in promoting diverse communities, an advocate for an integrated and inclusive model of social work, all within a facility that supports the best educational practices. Our Mission The Graduate School of Social Work is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and community leadership and service. Our mission is to foster social responsibility regarding social and economic justice, quality of life, and multicultural communities, based on equality for all people. As a center for the creation and dissemination of knowledge, the School provides graduate social work education in order to alleviate and prevent social problems of individuals, families and communities. The guiding philosophy of social work includes values that create a framework for social work education, research, and service. These include: Progressive ideals of equality, social and economic justice, cultural diversity, and freedom. Social work s unique focus on personin-environment as the central concept which shapes our curriculum and practice. Excellence in the development of social work knowledge and its dissemination to students, communities, and policy makers. Responsibility for promoting social change and multiculturalism in the community, and empowerment of the social work profession. Accreditation The Master of Social Work program at the University of Denver is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation. 3

6 Four Corners Program Overview Located in Durango, Colorado, the Four Corners MSW Degree Program is a unique partnership among the State of Colorado Department of Human Services, Southwest Colorado Community College and many other Four Corners agencies. Since 2002, this innovative program has met a need for graduate level MSW education in the rural and tribal communities of the Four Corners area. The program has four main objectives: needs of rural communities, address the concerns and needs of enhance social service delivery systems, address community problems and the special multi-ethnic communities, with special emphasis on local Native American communities, and strengthen the professional social work infrastructure of Four Corners communities. The courses offered during the academic year are taught using a variety of technologies: summer intensive courses taught on-site in the Four Corners region, classes simulcast and broadcast from Denver using Interactive TV (ITV) and online and hybrid courses using web-based technology. Both GSSW faculty and local adjunct faculty teach the on-site classes. Students and instructors have online access to the University of Denver Penrose Library. A full-time Durango-based faculty member serves as site director and offers a local presence, coordinating all aspects of the program. Coordination with a Denver-based Distance Education Director ensures that all aspects of the program are integrated between the University of Denver campus and the on-site Four Corners program. Because 25% of the student enrollment comes from the area s many Native tribes, the Four Corners program includes a special focus on Native social work content. The Native People s Project was initiated in 2005, and two classes have been developed to date that add Native content to the curriculum. Native Peoples Practice: History and Policy and Assessment and Interventions with Native Peoples are both taught by Native faculty. Field education is a key component of the MSW program. Students complete internships throughout the Four Corners area, and a team of field liaisons assist these students in the selection and completion of their field placements. The Four Corners program offers a weekend schedule of Friday afternoon and Saturday classes that allow students to be in their communities during the week and also work at their internship sites. 4

7 Four Corners Program Options Two-Year MSW Program The two-year MSW program option is available to applicants with baccalaureate degrees in academic disciplines other than social work. Degrees must be from institutions accredited by a regional accrediting body. Students who attend full-time typically complete the 90-quarter-hour program in seven to eight academic quarters (two calendar years). Students begin their first or foundation year course work in the fall quarter (September, 2012). The foundation year (September to June) consists of course work and field internship. During the foundation year, students are introduced to the professional foundation of social work. Students acquire a basic knowledge of intervention skills and techniques used to improve the social functioning of individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations. At the same time, a sense of social responsibility for the achievement of social work goals will be enhanced. In the second or concentration year of the program, students advance in professional knowledge and skill through specialization in clinical practice (focus on individuals, couples and families), including courses in child welfare, mental health, substance abuse, multicultural practice and community leadership. A specialization in Native People s social work practice is available. Advanced Standing MSW Program The advanced standing program option is available only to applicants with a baccalaureate degree in social work from a college or university whose social work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) at the time the BSW or BA degree is conferred. Distance education advanced standing students begin their program in summer 2013 and complete their MSW degree in one calendar year (four quarters). The first quarter of the advanced standing program consists of course work only. Specific courses are required during this quarter, including multicultural practice and a seminar whose purpose is to help students integrate their BSW education with their social work experience and plan their continuing professional development. Advanced standing students then begin their concentration year in the same manner as two-year MSW students, specializing in clinical practice. Cooperative Undergraduate/ Graduate Degree Program Through a partnership between GSSW and Fort Lewis College in Durango, qualified Fort Lewis students may earn both a Bachelor s degree in psychology or sociology and an MSW degree in just five years. Fort Lewis sociology and psychology majors may apply to spend their senior year enrolled in GSSW s Four Corners MSW program. Fort Lewis will accept courseby-course equivalency of the approved GSSW courses, enabling Cooperative Undergraduate/ Graduate Degree Program students to complete their Bachelor s degrees during their first year of the two-year MSW program. Additional information may be obtained from the psychology or sociology departments at Fort Lewis College. 5

8 Admission Admission Criteria In selecting its student body, GSSW seeks individuals who support the school s mission and will advocate, in their subsequent careers, for the values and principles embodied within that mission. Applicants to the MSW program must have the following minimum qualifications to be considered for admission: Two-Year Program: A baccalaureate degree earned at a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting body. Note: Fort Lewis College students interested in the Four Corners Cooperative Undergraduate/Graduate Degree Program should contact the psychology or sociology departments at Fort Lewis College for information on admission criteria and procedures. Advanced Standing Program: social work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) at the time the BSW or BA degree is conferred. A minimum of 20 semester hours or 30 quarter hours in undergraduate course work in the arts and humanities, social/ behavioral sciences and biological sciences. All liberal arts courses counted toward this requirement must have a grade of C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better. In addition, applicants must have completed at least one course in English Composition or present evidence of testing out of the English Composition requirement. Once you have met these minimum qualifications for admsision to the MSW program, you also will be evaluated, to the extent possible, on your communication skills, acceptance of diversity, self-awareness, empathy, professional behavior, integrity and ability to complete graduate-level education. Applicants to the Four Corners MSW Program should also keep in mind that: they will need to take required classes during two to three weeks in the summer, they will need to arrange flexible schedules in their jobs and family commitments to accommodate the field internship requirements and weekend classes, and they will need to commit to class work over a two-year period (one year if the student holds a BSW and is accepted as an advanced standing student). 6

9 Test Scores Entrance examinations such as the Graduate Records Examination (GRE) and Miller Analogies Test (MAT) are not required for admission to GSSW. International students must submit their score from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum score of 587 PBT (or 95 IBT) is required. Students with a degree from a college or university where English is the language of instruction are not required to submit the TOEFL score. If the institution is outside the United States, a statement must be submitted by the registrar verifying that the above conditions are met. Degrees from non-u.s. institutions will be evaluated by the Office of International Student Admission for equivalency to a U.S. baccalaureate degree. among the University, staff, faculty and students. Therefore, students will need to access the Internet and use on a regular basis. GSSW s computer and software specifications may be found online at: Prospective students who have questions or concerns about these specifications should contact the admission office. Other Skills Entering students should have a basic knowledge of research methods and statistics. They should be competent in the use of personal computers for the purposes of word processing, data analysis, web-based research and electronic correspondence. Technology Requirements Since this Four Corners program will require some online learning, there are additional technology requirements. Students will be expected to have Internet access at home, or at their jobs if employers will allow school work to be completed there. Electronic mail will be used frequently and is considered to be official correspondence 7

10 Application Procedures Applications for the Four Corners MSW program are now being accepted. The two-year program begins in the fall of and applications are due no later than April 1, The advanced standing MSW program will begin in the summer of Request an application from the GSSW admission office or ) or from the Four Corners Office in Durango or ). Since the GSSW application for admission is self-managed, all required documents are obtained and submitted by the applicant. These documents include the following: the Four Corners MSW Program application form or universities previously attended an official transcript from all colleges two letters of reference from sources able to address the applicant s ability, potential and readiness for graduate education and professional social work practice; references should include one academic professional (a professor, adviser or field instructor) and one employment supervisor supplied with admission packet) a written Career Goals Statement (form a written Experience Summary (form supplied with admission packet) a résumé International students must also submit the International Application Form and their TOEFL score, as described previously. In addition, the application must be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee of $60, in the form of a check or money order payable to the University of Denver. Transfer of Credit and Waiver of Courses Applicants may transfer graduate credits earned from another accredited institution to meet GSSW s degree requirements, if those credits have not been applied to any other degree. Details are available from the admission office ( ). All requests for transfer of credit must be approved by the MSW Director after the applicant has been admitted. In keeping with CSWE standards, GSSW cannot grant academic credit for life experience or previous work experience, in whole or in part, in lieu of the field practicum or any courses in the curriculum. 8

11 Admission Procedures and Decisions When applications are received, admission staff verify that the applicants have submitted all the required documents listed on the preceding page. Faculty members read the admission files and make admission recommendations. The admission committee then reviews the application files, along with the faculty members recommendations, and makes admission decisions. Applicants will receive notice by mail of one of two possible actions: Admission Denial Admitted applicants must make a $200 deposit to guarantee enrollment. This non-refundable deposit is applied to the first quarter s tuition. 9

12 Four Corners Program Expenses The following is a summary of minimum expenses for University of Denver Four Corners MSW students. The distance education program is being offered at a reduced tuition rate in an effort to better serve rural areas in the Four Corners region. Tuition charges are the same for residents and non-residents of Colorado. Effective in summer quarter 2012, tuition is estimated at $585 per credit hour, pending approval by the University. Therefore, the second year s tuition for two-year MSW students already enrolled in the Four Corners program is estimated to be $26,325 ($585 per credit hour x 45 credit hours). The activity fee is estimated at $50 per quarter or $200 for the year. The technology fee is estimated at $180 for the year ($4 per credit hour x 45 credit hours). Therefore, the total cost of the first year s tuition and fees for two-year MSW students is estimated to be $26,705. Advanced standing students entering the Four Corners program in summer quarter 2013 will be required to complete 60 credit hours over 4 academic quarters to earn the MSW degree. Fees for will be set at a future date Note: All rates quoted here are subject to change. 10

13 Financial Aid Stafford Loans Four Corners MSW students may be eligible for Stafford Loans. Students must take at least 4 credit hours per quarter to be eligible. The maximum annual loan limit is $20,500 of which $8,500 may be subsidized (interest-free while the student is enrolled). Students who wish to apply for Stafford Loans must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at ed.gov. The institutional code for the University of Denver is The FAFSA becomes available on January 1 each year and should be filed online as soon as possible thereafter. Title IV-E Child Welfare Stipends Administered through the Erna and Brad Butler Institute for Families, these stipends are awarded to students intending to work in public child welfare in Colorado after graduation. The stipends are generally awarded to concentration year students. The selected applicants agree to work in public child welfare in Colorado one year for each year they receive the stipend. For more information, please visit the Butler Institute Web site at cfm. Tribal Scholarships Several Native tribes offer educational scholarships. Check with your particular tribe for more information. Students entering the MSW program in fall quarter 2012 should complete the FAFSA FAFSA after January 1, Online Sources for Additional Financial Aid Information FAFSA online University of Denver Office of Financial Aid College Board online AAUW fellowships for women Financial aid information FastWeb 11

14 Four Corners MSW Curriculum The two-year MSW program consists of the foundation year and the concentration year. The foundation year prepares students for generalist practice. The concentration year prepares students for advanced clinical practice and community leadership in rural communities. The program is comprised of 90 hours of classroom (60 to 63 credit hours) and field instruction (27 to 30 credit hours). Thirty hours (18 classroom and 12 field) are waived for students admitted with advanced standing. Foundation Year (45 credit hours) The first, or foundation, year provides a generalist social work perspective to practice with systems of all sizes, learned through both classroom and field instruction. The following courses are all required. No foundation year electives are offered. SOWK Social Work Skills Across Client Systems: Lab SOWK Clinical Theories and Practice I SOWK Clinical Theories and Practice II SOWK Community Theories and Practice I SOWK Community Theories and Practice II SOWK Social Work Practice These courses emphasize knowledge of biopsycho-social variables that affect individual development and behavior, as well as theoretical frameworks that can be used to understand human interaction and interaction between individuals and social systems. The classes also prepare students to practice ethically within systems of all sizes in assessment, interviewing and planning intervention. SOWK History of Social Welfare and Social Work SOWK Social Welfare Policy These courses emphasize not only understanding of our past and analyzing the impact of policy on client systems, but also development of commitment to advocate for social and economic justice and the skills needed to be an effective advocate. SOWK Multicultural Social Work Practice: Examining Oppression and Valuing Diversity Diversity and oppression content that is infused throughout the curriculum is introduced in this class and is designed to raise students awareness of the impact of oppression. Students develop skill in working with persons who differ from themselves in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and ability. 12

15 SOWK Research Methods and Design This course helps students become effective consumers and users of research, learning skills needed to evaluate practice and programs. SOWK Foundation Seminar Taken concurrently with foundation field instruction, the foundation seminar assists students in integrating their field and classroom experiences, providing a forum to discuss ethical and clinical issues that arise in the field setting. SOWK Foundation Field Practicum Supervised field instruction gives students the opportunity to integrate the theories and practice of social work for effective professional intervention at both the clinical and community levels. To accomplish this, foundation field practicum agencies are required to provide students opportunities to work with an array of different client populations and to apply skills in working with individuals, small groups and larger systems. Concentration Year (45 credit hours) The concentration year prepares students for advanced clinical practice, including child welfare, in rural communities. During the concentration year, students complete the following: courses, research, one practice track elective and three general electives, and a field internship. two 3-credit required clinical/community track a two-quarter sequence in practice evaluation one 3-hour advanced social policy course, Specific course offerings will be chosen to meet GSSW degree requirements and the needs of Four Corners practitioners and local communities. For additional information, see Concentration Year Course Descriptions. 13

16 Field Internship Requirements Supervised field instruction is a required component of the GSSW curriculum. This experience allows students to apply the knowledge and theories learned in the classroom to professional clinical and community interventions. Field education is offered under the concurrent field plan, which engages students simultaneously in both classroom and practice learning during fall, winter and spring quarters. Field internships last a full academic year. Some Four Corners students complete their internship hours during the summer quarter. Students field internships are selected in relation to career interests, administrative feasibility, geographic considerations and educational standards. Field liaisons work with students to find internship sites in or near students local communities. A minimum of 1,080 field clock hours is required for the 2-year MSW program; 600 clock hours are required for advanced standing students. Foundation year students must complete 12 quarter hours of field internship, 4 credit hours each quarter, for a total of 480 clock hours. Concentration year students must complete a minimum of 15 quarter hours of field internships, 5 credit hours each quarter, for a total of 600 clock hours. Students in approved internships requiring more than 600 clock hours register for additional credits. Although the break between fall and winter quarters is four to five weeks long, students are expected to continue at their field internships two weeks beyond the Thanksgiving break, usually completing fall quarter field work by mid-december. Students who are employed by a human service agency that meets GSSW s requirements may apply to do their field internship in their place of work. They must have been employed there for at least six months and have completed the agency s probationary period. Additional criteria are listed in the GSSW Field Manual. 14

17 Graduation Requirements The following requirements must be met for the Master of Social Work degree: Residency: Students must be enrolled in the GSSW program for at least three quarters and earn a minimum of 45 credit hours from GSSW. Grades: Students must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, excluding field practicum grades. Credit hours: Students in the two-year program must earn 90 quarter hours, and those in the advanced standing program must earn 60 quarter hours. Required courses: Students must complete all course requirements in consultation with a faculty advisor. Field Internships: Students must satisfactorily complete field internship requirements. Advancement to candidacy: Students must advance to candidacy no later than one quarter before the expected date of program completion. Advancement is based on enrollment as a regular- status student, as well as satisfactory progress in course work and field internship. In addition, students must exhibit satisfactory progress in the areas of professional attitude and behavior and ethical conduct. Students for whom there is a faculty concern pending will not be advanced until the satisfactory resolution of that concern. 15

18 Course Descriptions Foundation Year SOWK 4001 Social Work Skills Across Client Systems: Lab Focuses on learning and practicing a wide range of social work skills using a framework of readings, in-class and workbook practice exercises, videotaped assignments and follow-up self-assessment. Student role-plays are videoand audio-taped, helping students develop the highest level of clinical skills. 3 qtr. hrs. and intervention frameworks and theories covered in SOWK 4002 to working with families, couples and groups. Prerequisite: SOWK qtr. hrs. SOWK 4007 Community Theories and Practice I Begins a two-quarter sequence introducing students to macro social work practice and roles. Theories of leadership, community and organizations are covered. These theories are applied to community and organizational practice in community development, social planning, social policy advocacy, community organizing and social work management. Prerequisite: SOWK qtr. hrs. SOWK 4002 Clinical Theories and Practice I Helps students develop a multi-dimensional assessment and intervention framework for clinical practice by critically examining, integrating and correctly applying various theoretical lenses to understand interactions among people and their environment. This is the first of a twocourse sequence covering meta-frameworks (post-modern constructivism, critical theory and feminist theory), as well as specific assessment and intervention theories including systems theory/ecological perspective, empowerment/ strengths perspective, multicultural theory, cognitive-behavioral theory, cognitive theory, psychodynamic developmental theories, solutionfocused therapy and narrative therapy. Working with individuals is given greater emphasis in this course. Prerequisite: SOWK qtr. hrs. SOWK 4003 Clinical Theories and Practice II Applies the same multi-dimensional assessment SOWK 4008 Community Theories and Practice II The second half of a two-quarter sequence, this course continues an introduction to macro social work practice and roles. Prerequisite: SOWK qtr. hrs. SOWK 4020 Social Work Practice Offers a problem-solving framework for social work practice, including exploration, assessment, goal setting, planning implementation, evaluation and termination. Uses an in-depth assessment framework, incorporating processes of professional relationship development, communication, role-taking, ethical decisionmaking and the principle of empowerment in practice with multi-size client systems. 3 qtr. hrs. SOWK 4118 History of Social Welfare and Social Work Reviews development of social welfare policy 16

19 and social work practice in the U.S. from the colonial era to the present; analysis of poor law antecedents of U.S. social welfare development; political, social, and economic context of values and political decisions affecting government and private-sector social welfare strategies, including professionalization of social work practice; issues regarding the structure, sanction and knowledge base of social work practice; differential effect of the formal response to the needs of the poor, ethnic minorities, disabled, women, and elderly; development of various forms of institutional racism in society. 3 qtr. hrs. SOWK 4120 Social Welfare Policy Analyzes contemporary societal needs and problems, as well as U.S. social welfare programs and policies. Presents frameworks used to define social problems and analyze social policies, and introduces students to the policy-making process, with special emphasis on programs designed to aid the poor and the policies that shape them. Designed to help social workers work effectively within the social welfare system and fulfill their ethical obligations to improve social conditions and promote social justice. Prerequisite: SOWK qtr. hrs. SOWK 4132 Multicultural Social Work Practice: Examining Oppression and Valuing Diversity Examines the phenomenon of oppression of diverse populations and its effect on multicultural social work practice. Intended to increase awareness of multidi-mensional aspects of race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status and disabilities, as well as other multicultural issues in interventions with individuals, families, organizations and communities. 3 qtr. hrs. SOWK 4150 Foundation Seminar Required seminar format used to facilitate the integration of the foundation field practicum and the professional foundation course content; emphasis on linking classroom learning with practice in the field, integrating theory with professional practice; field practicum situations and issues used for discussion and deliberation. Co-requisite: SOWK qtr. hr. for three quarters SOWK 4201 Research Methods and Design This introduction to social work research is the first of three required courses in the research sequence, and is based on the assumption that social work practitioners must develop an early appreciation for the need and place of scientific inquiry in the resolution of social problems and the specific problems encountered by their clients. Focuses on quantitative and qualitative research methods and designs, and the logic of data analysis in social work research and practice. Examines ethical principles and values used to guide the conduct of social work research. 3 qtr. hrs. Concentration Year It is anticipated that the following courses will be offered during the concentration year: SOWK 4305 Child Maltreatment: Causes and Developmental Consequences Examines theory and research concerning the causes and developmental consequences of child maltreatment, as well as theory and research concerning attachment and the developmental consequences of separation and loss that often follow intervention in child maltreatment. Prerequisite: completion of 17

20 foundation year curriculum, admission to MSW program with advanced standing or permission of the instructor. 3 qtr. hrs. family systems knowledge to case situations. Teaching strategies include role-play and discussion of actual cases. 3 qtr. hrs. SOWK 4320 Theories and Practice of Family Systems Therapy Introduces family systems, feminist and cultural/contextual models of family therapy, integrating theory, practice and skill development. Content includes current family structures, and assessment and intervention from a family systems perspective with diverse family systems. Family system models covered: intergenerational, structural, strategic, solution-focused brief, narrative and feminist. Analyzes intersecting issues of oppression: sexism, racism, classism, heterosexism and ageism. 3 qtr. hrs. SOWK 4330 Assessment of Mental Health and Drug Use in Adults Focuses on the assessment of psychological, social and biological contributors to mental health/substance abuse disorders in adults and the use of this assessment as a guide for treatment/clinical interventions. Examines the strengths and weaknesses of the DSM-IV classification system in terms of social work values and ethics. Examines symptoms, theories of etiology, treatment interventions and prognosis within each diagnostic category and reviews a variety of assessment tools in the context of gender, ethnicity, cultural diversity, sexual orientation and historically oppressed and/or disadvantaged populations. 3 qtr. hrs. SOWK 4420 Strategies and Techniques of Family Therapy A skill-based class where students learn to apply SOWK 4430 Drug Dependency Interventions There is widespread recognition that substance abuse is one of America s most pressing social problems. Social workers increasingly find themselves attempting to help individuals and families resolve substance abuse problems, as well as directly or indirectly related issues. This course introduces students to current and emerging substance abuse treatment approaches, so they can conduct their practices from an informed perspective. 3 qtr. hrs. SOWK 4700 Brief Practice Modalities Explores theory and application of brief practice modalities used in various settings, focusing on strategies for contact, data collection, assessment, intervention, evaluation and termination within the context of short-term models. Applies theory to specific client systems, drawing on knowledge of appropriate techniques, socio-cultural factors and types of problems presented. 3 qtr. hrs. SOWK 4900 Methods for Evaluating Practice and Programs Provides students with strategies for evaluating social work practice at multiple system levels. Prerequisite: SOWK 4201 or admission to MSW program with advanced standing. 3 qtr. hrs. SOWK 4901 Applied Practice Evaluation Research Provides students with the opportunity to conduct a practice evaluation project in their field setting. Prerequisite: SOWK qtr. hrs. 18

21 SOWK 4960 Concentration Field Practicum: Clinical Practice Concentration students participate in planned clinical practice experience that integrates classroom theory, the learning of practice skills and the continued development of social work attitudes, ethics and values in the clinical practice setting. Prerequisite: completion of foundation year course work and field practicum. 5 qtr. hrs. for three quarters SOWK 4971 Native Peoples Practice: History and Policy * Designed to provide the background and context to practice with Native People, the course explores the relationships among theory and practice, policies and historical antecedents that have impacted the experience of Native people in contemporary society. There is an emphasis on the role of historical trauma and the unique cultural parameters of urban and tribal communities. 3 qtr. hrs. SOWK 5991 Independent Study This is an opportunity for students to undertake special study in a defined area of interest with faculty consultation. Arr. Existential Social Work Experimental Courses (titles vary) Forensic Orientation in Social Work Practice: Assessment and Interventions with High-Risk Offenders Administrative Practice Law of Family and Child Practice Substance Abuse Delinquency and Youth Violence Intervention Strategies Social Work Supervision Human Service Program Development and Mind-Body Connections and Social Work Prevention and Treatment of Adolescent Prevention and Treatment of Juvenile Psychotherapeutic Interventions with Adults School-Based Prevention and Early Social Work with the Chronically/Terminally Ill Theories of Leadership for Social Work Practice * Course number subject to change Additional concentration year courses may be chosen for the Four Corners program from the following list: Peoples Childhood and Adolescence Assessment and Interventions with Native Building Resilience: Healthy Development in Cognitive Approaches to Social Work Practice Conflict Resolution Strategies for Social Work Practice 19

22 Contact Information For further information, please contact: Associate Professor Jean East Associate Dean for Academic Affairs or Office of Admission Graduate School of Social Work University of Denver 2148 S. High St. Denver, CO fax (click on Admission and Financial Aid ) or Clinical Associate Professor Wanda Ellingson Site Director Four Corners MSW Degree Program 701 Camino del Rio, Suite #311 Durango, CO wellings@du.edu fax

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