Spring 2025

Historic and philosophical roots of inequality for minority groups in the United States and implications for public policy. Not available for major credit.

The historical and current context of America's juvenile justice system and its influence on children, youth and families.

The incidence of gangs (particularly in the Los Angeles area), gang interventions, and policies developed to address the growing gang situation.

Supervised, individual studies. No more than one registration permitted. Enrollment by petition only.

Students from multiple health professions learn about aging and collaborative team care through a combination of didactic and experiential learning working in a community-based setting.

Focuses on the value and application of critical thinking and decision-making into ethical and professional integrative social work practice.

Principles underlying social work practice with emphasis on intervention, termination and evaluation with individuals, families and groups though a framework of social justice

A study of the complex and interconnecting systems of policy, programs and communities that directly and indirectly impact Social Workers' clients lives. (Duplicates credit in SOWK 534)

Introduction to the role of scientific inquiry in advancing social work goals. Inspires students to include science in their social work identity and professional decision-making. (Duplicates credit in SOWK 562)

Supervised generalist master's level practicum seminar and placement to develop practice skills in working with individuals, families, groups, communities and/or organizations.

The power of social work and sports to promote well-being, inclusivity and personal growth. This dynamic partnership fosters positive change within individuals, communities and society.

Overview of social emotional learning and evidenced-based, trauma-informed interventions in education. Review types of trauma, neurobiology of trauma, signs and symptoms and response strategies.

Practice with children and families from birth through adolescence. The ecological perspective, typical development, assessment, engagement and intervention in schools are core components.

Assessment of mental disorders, and the rationale and organization of the system for diagnosis. Emphasis is on developing differential diagnostic skills.

Assessment and evidence-based intervention in integrative practice with children, youth and families.

Social work processes and skills required for the implementation of short-term interventions in medical, behavioral health and integrated care settings with individuals, families and groups.

Introduction to advanced practice concepts essential to understanding engagement, assessment and diagnosis with complex social work cases from a meta-framework perspective.

Understanding major psychoactive drugs used in treatment of psychological and behavioral disorders in behavioral and primary care medical settings. Theoretical/practical approaches to treatment are examined.

Mental health assessment and diagnosis of children and adolescents. Course includes relevant diagnoses and the systematic or societal challenges that impact mental health of youth.

Supervised practicum seminar and placement to develop practice skills in working with individuals, families, groups, communities and/or organizations.

Supervised practicum seminar and placement to develop practice skills in working with individuals, families, groups, communities and/or organizations.

Clinical practice lab designed to strengthen clinical social work practice skills grounded in professional values and ethics.

Examination of the evolution of American and other welfare states in selected nations. Analysis of global welfare institutions. Engaging in policy analysis in a comparative context.

Early practice theories and their historical roots are examined. Implications for evolving current practice theories with individuals, families, and groups are discussed.

Multivariate statistical methods including descriptive and inferential statistics, parametric and non-parametric tests of hypotheses; correlation, analysis of variance, multiple regression, and factor analysis; utilization of computer programs for statistical analysis.

Research methods to provide students with advanced methodological knowledge in two areas related to social work practice: psychotherapy outcome research, and program research.

Prepares doctoral students to write and submit applications to obtain extramural funding to support their dissertation research. Students will learn about opportunities and eligibility requirements for federal and foundation supported dissertation research grants, how grants are reviewed and scored once submitted, and how to write successful proposals. Recommended preparation: Completion of a qualitative or mixed methods course is preferred.

Overview of the use of qualitative and mixed methods in social, clinical and health services research.

Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation.