General University Requirements 34 Compulsory Courses 81 External Elective Courses 5 Total 120

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1 June 27, 2010 Degree Requirements 120 credit hours consisting of: Courses Credit Hours General University Requirements 34 Compulsory Courses 81 External Elective Courses 5 Total 120 The courses chosen from the different disciplines are as follows: Courses Credit Hours General University Requirements 34 External Electives 5 Economics 3 Human Biology 3 Psychology 6 Social Work 51 Social Work Required Electives 9 Sociology 6 Statistics 3 Total 120 Course Titles and Numbers a) Compulsory courses Course Course Title Credit Pre-requisite Number hours Introduction to Social Work and Welfare 3 None Human Behavior and Social Environment I 3 ( 101), (BIOL 111), (PSYC Human Behavior and Social Environment II 3 ( 320) Social Welfare Policy and Services I 3 ( 101), (BIOL 111), (PSYC 1 June 27, 2010

2 BIOL 110 PSYC 201 PSYC 410 SOCI 120 STAT 153 ECON 112 SOCI 200 Social Welfare Policy and Services II 3 ( 330) Social Work Research Methods I 3 (STAT 153), ( 101), (BIOL 111), (PSYC 201), (PSYC 410), (SOCI 120), (SOCI 200), (ECON 112) Social Work Research Methods II 3 ( 360) Children and Family Practice and Services 3 ( 101), (BIOL 111), (PSYC Social and Cultural Diversity 3 ( 101), (BIOL 111), (PSYC Social Work Generalist Practice I 3 ( 101), (BIOL 111), (PSYC Social Work Generalist Practice II 3 ( 350) Social Work Generalist Practice III 3 ( 350) Integrative Seminar 3 Completion of all required social work courses Social Work Practicum 12 Completion of all required social work courses Human Biology 3 Introduction to Psychology 3 Social Psychology 3 Introduction to Sociology 3 Introduction to Statistics 3 Macroeconomics 3 Sustainable Development 3 2 June 27, 2010

3 b) Elective courses b1. Elective social work courses (Students choose 9 credit hours from the following table): Course Course title Credit hours Pre-requisite number 200 Social Work and the Law 3 None 301 Medical Social Work 3 None 302 Mental Health Social Work 3 None 303 School Social Work 3 None 311 Society and Human Rights 3 None b2. Free electives (outside the SWP) Students choose 5 credit hours from any program other than the SWP. b. Course descriptions: Social Work Courses: 1. ( 101) Introduction to Social Work and Welfare (3 CH) This course examines the history and philosophy of social welfare, with an emphasis on the social work profession: its mission, philosophy, ethics, values, and diverse fields of intervention with various client populations served in a range of social welfare settings. 2. ( 330) Social Welfare Policy and Services I (3 CH) The first of two social welfare policy and services courses, this course examines the historical roots, mission, and philosophy of social welfare as an institution that responds to human needs and social problems, as well as the social, economic, and political forces that shape social welfare. The political processes for influencing policy formulation processes and improving social welfare services are reviewed. Policy analysis frameworks are introduced. 3. ( 400) Social Welfare Policy and Services II (3 CH) As the second of the two social welfare policy and services courses, this course reviews the theory, knowledge, research values, and skills of social welfare policy and services analyses. Emphasis is upon the processes and methods for understanding and analyzing social welfare policies/services. Various welfare policy/services assumptions, socioeconomic political values, and analysis frameworks are examined. 3 June 27, 2010

4 4. ( 320) Human Behavior and Social Environment I (3 CH) As the first of the two human behavior and the social environment courses, this course introduces the ecological systems theory as an umbrella for the generalist practice model. Focus is on the individual life-span approach to human development and reciprocal interactions among individuals, families, and small groups. Issues of values, ethics, diversity, social and economic justice and populations at risk are infused throughout the course. 5. ( 321) Human Behavior and Social Environment II (3 CH) As the second of two human behavior and the social environment courses, this course focuses on the reciprocal relationship between individuals and large groups, organizations, and community systems. The course examines also the ways in which social systems promote or deter people in maintaining or achieving health and well-being. Issues of values, ethics, diversity, social and economic justice and populations at risk are infused throughout the course. 6. ( 360) Social Research Methods I (3 CH) The first of two social work research courses, this course introduces various social work research methods and techniques. The basic problem-solving process is presented and related to other research methods. Students will develop beginning skills in research and evaluation methods through the use of practical applications to learn how to critically evaluate research studies and to find answers to research questions. 7. ( 410) Social Research Methods II (3 CH) The second of the two social work research courses, this course gives students the opportunity to integrate traditional research methods and technology into practice that is relevant to their interest. Students will be involved in quantitative and qualitative social work research. 8. ( 370) Children and Family Practice & Services (3 CH) Overview of practice and policy issues, problems, and opportunities in providing children and family welfare services. Emphasis is on inter-agency collaborative services, culturally sensitive interventive approaches, managing cases to optimally meet children and family needs. 9. ( 311) Social and Cultural Diversity (3 CH) This course emphasizes social-economic and environmental conditions, such as sociocultural and political assumptions of race, gender, and ethnicity. Also emphasized is the oppressed and vulnerable populations' adaptive capabilities and strengths to function under difficult circumstances. Issues of values, ethics, diversity, social and economic justice and populations at risk are infused throughout the course. 4 June 27, 2010

5 10. ( 350) Social Work Generalist Practice I Organizations & Communities (3 CH) As the first of three generalist practice courses, this course introduces the generalist practice problem solving model that focuses on the strengths, capacities, and resources of large groups, organizations, and communities in relation to the broader environments. Students broaden their skills in implementing the generalist practice model. Content and skills include the following: assessing large systems using empirically based theory; applying empirical knowledge and technological advances; developing, analyzing, advocating, and providing leadership for policies and services. Content on values, ethics, diversity, social and economic justice and populations at risk are infused throughout the course. 11. ( 420) Social Work Generalist Practice II Individuals and Families (3 CH) As the second of three generalist practice courses, this course expands the generalist practice model by introducing theory, knowledge, research, values and skills for social work practice with individuals and families. This course emphasizes the basics of communication, interviewing, relationship building and professional use of self. This course examines problem solving, interviewing, professional relationships, intervention planning and skills, and ethics. Content on values, ethics, diversity, social and economic justice and populations at risk are infused throughout the course 12. ( 430) Social Work Generalist Practice III Individuals and Groups (3 CH) As the third generalist practice course, this course expands further the generalist practice model by introducing theory, knowledge, research, values and skills for social work practice with individuals and groups. Content and skills include developing, managing, and terminating groups; understanding group dynamics and processes; facilitating group communication; and, utilizing group leadership. Content on values, ethics, diversity, social and economic justice and populations at risk are infused throughout the course. 13. (SWO 440) Integrative Seminar (3 CH) A capstone seminar the enables students to integrate the theory, knowledge, values, skills, ethics, and cultural competence of generalist social work practice. Taken concurrently with the Social Work Practicum, this course provides students the opportunity to examine and review practice content and issues encountered in the practicum, as well as serve as a process group for the complex experience of becoming a generalist professional social worker. 14. ( 441) Social Work Practicum (12 CH) This is a 400 plus clock hours practicum placement that builds on the competencies gained in the social work courses. The practicum is educationally directed, coordinated, and monitored for all students. Structured learning opportunities allow students to compare their practice experiences, integrate knowledge acquired in the classroom, and expand 5 June 27, 2010

6 knowledge beyond the scope of the practicum setting. The practicum is taken concurrently with the Integrative Seminar. 15. ( 200) Social Work and the Law (3 CH) This introductory course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the law, legal processes, and legal systems as they relate to social work practice as well as introduce students to the field of forensic social work: the application of social work questions and issues relating to law and legal systems, both criminal and civil. 16. ( 301) Medical Social Work (3 CH) This course examines the practice of medical social work in assisting individuals and families in need of medical care, including emotional support that enable them to overcome the psychosocial problems pertaining to illness and hospitalization. And, to master strategies that enable patients to access other resources and assistance that mitigates illnesses and enhances health. 17. ( 302) Mental Health Social Work (3 CH) This course examines the nature and presenting characteristics of the major forms of mental and emotional maladjustments that may contribute to problems in social functioning, adaptation, and life satisfaction. It identifies specific categories of dysfunctional behavior, use of standard criteria, and treatments for dysfunctional behavior from a biopsychosocial perspective. 18. ( 303) School Social Work (3 CH) This course addresses a specialized area of practice that examines the unique knowledge and skills needed to practice within a school system that engages students, families, teachers, the school, and the community. Course explores the policies, practices, historical educational developments and legislative trends affecting students' well-being. Schoolcommunity relationships are examined as well as the impact of societal attitudes upon schools. 19. ( 361) Society and Human Rights (3 CH ) The course discusses social work between the concept universality of human rights and the concept of cultural relativism. The course tries to answer to what extent the universality of human rights conflicts with the concept of cultural relativism regarding the social issues dealt with in the Universal Declaration of Human Right. In general the course tries to answer the following question: how Social Work can utilize human rights documents as they are in the United Nations in dealing with the social issues? 6 June 27, 2010

7 b. 2 Supportive Courses Biology course (3 CH) Human Biology (BIOL 110) An introduction to human biology. Principles of structure and function of human body; nutrition & digestion, the circulatory system, the blood, the immune system, respiration, the urinary system, the nervous system, the sense, the skeleton & muscles, the endocrine system. Principles of human genetics, human development and aging. These systems are approached through an understanding of their functioning in the healthful condition followed by exaples of the common disease conditions resulting from their dysfunction. Psychology (6 CH) Introduction to Psychology (PSYC 201; 3 CH)) The course provides students with introductory knowledge and skills about the basic principles, methods and areas of psychology, such as learning, memory, emotion, perception, physiological, developmental, intellectual, social, and abnormal. The aim of this course is to provide students with a basic overview of psychology as a behavioral science and to help them develop a more comprehensive and accurate understanding of human behavior. Social Psychology (PSYC 410; 3 CH) Social Psychology is the scientific study of the way in which people?s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the real or imagined presence of other people. This course covers various topics, such as research methods in social psychology, group dynamics, social interaction, attitudes, values, prejudice, socialization process, anti-social/prosocial behavior, and social power. 3 credits. Sociology (6 CH): Introduction to Sociology (SOCI 120; 3CH) The course introduces central concepts, methods and theoretical orientation of the discipline. The relation between sociology and other social sciences. Special attention will be paid on studies on Arab and Gulf Societies. Sustainable Development (SOCI 200; 3CH) This course will examine the historical development of the concept of Sustainable Development, differing interpretations of the concept, empirical indicators of sustainability in environmental sociology, and policy proposals for achieving sustainable development in Qatar within Arab Gulf region. There will be field-based projects. 7 June 27, 2010

8 Economics (3 CH) Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON 112; 3CH) This course focuses on basic macroeconomic concepts such as the production possibility set, the circular flow of income, the national accounts, the components of aggregate spending, a simple model of income determination and international linkages. [prerequisites: ENGL F073 or ENGL 202; and, MATH 002 or MATH 119] Statistics (3 CH) Introduction to Statistics (STAT 153; 3CH) Introduction to Statistics Credit Hours: 3(2+2) Pre-requisite: None Semester Offered: Fall and Spring Course Content: Basic Concepts and Definitions of Statistics Terminology, Organization and Graphical Presentation of Statistical Data; Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion; Percentiles and Quartiles; Basic Probability Concepts; Discrete and Continuous Random Variables and Distributions; Sampling Distribution of the Mean, t, Chi Square and F Distributions; Interval Estimation; Hypothesis Testing for Means, Proportions and Variances. 8 June 27, 2010