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  • SW 3710: Case Management for SWs

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course introduces students to the concept of case management and how it is used to provide human services. Students will explore the many factors affecting case management today including federal legislation, emerging client groups, technology, shifting demographics, paperwork, evidence-based service delivery models, and the resulting ethical and legal dilemmas. This course is designed to provide the student with knowledge regarding the importance of case management as a form of practice for social workers. Case managers provide services in micro, mezzo, and macro systems. There will be an emphasis on the role of professional values and ethics and the impact of diversity, oppression, and discrimination on case management.
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  • SW 3716: Intro to Prof Develop

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course introduces students to the values, knowledge, and skills essential to preparing to become and practicing as an ethical, competent, and professional substance use disorder counselor. The course is designed to expose and introduce students to four primary elements, including: (1) the professional code of ethics of addiction professionals, (2) the principles and standards guiding the practice of professional substance use disorder counselors, (3) the scope of practice for Substance Use Disorder Counselors (SUDC) and Advanced Substance Use Disorder Counselors (ASUDC) in the state of Utah, and (4) the licensing process for the SUDC and ASUDC in the state of Utah. Prerequisites: Admission to Substance Use Disorder Treatment Training Certificate Program OR Full Major status in Social Work
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  • SW 3725: Intro to Neurochemistry

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course is an overview neurochemistry and the physical and mental effects of psychoactive drugs as well as treatment and prevention of substance use disorders and compulsive behaviors. This course is designed to improve the understanding of psychoactive medication use in society. Students will gain a basic pharmacological understanding of psychoactive medications and their effects. Students will also be introduced to other patterns of behavior that may be addictive. Students will also gain an understanding of psychosocial and pharmacological treatment of substance use disorders. Prerequisites: Admission to Substance Use Disorder Treatment Training Certificate Program OR Full major status in Social Work
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  • SW 3731: Counseling Practice I

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course introduces students to the knowledge and skills substance use disorder counselors will need to practice professionally. Students will learn about William Miller's Phases of treatment and gain an understanding of and practice skills in screening, assessment and case conceptualization. Students will explore and be introduced to 6 main elements: 1) the American Society of Addictive Medicine's bio-psycho-social six-dimensional assessment criteria, 2) the DSM 5 diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders, 3)the Transtheoretical Model of Change (Prochaska & DiClemente), the stages of change and other motivational enhancement strategies for working with ambivalence, 4) the importance of the therapeutic alliance, 5) matching client 's needs to appropriate interventions, 6) Treatment planning, documentation and record keeping in the context of assessment and service delivery. Prerequisites: Admission to Substance Use Disorder Treatment Training Certificate Program OR Full major status in Social Work
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  • SW 3732: Counseling Practice II

    2.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Students investigate ongoing assessment, case management, crisis intervention, client education with an in-depth review of counseling skills-focusing on group work. Different group models, group dynamics, establishing group norms, and group approaches such as experiential, didactic, specific topic groups, gender specific and other special population groups will be examined. Emphasis will be on understanding and conducting didactic psychoeducation groups and co-facilitation of psychotherapy groups. Students will be exposed in depth to 1) Motivational Interviewing and motivational enhancement skills, 2) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and, 3) Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), 4) and other specific practices that are usually be provided in group settings i.e. Seeking Safety, Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), Mindfulness Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE), 12 Step Facilitation. Prerequisites: Admission to Substance Use Disorder Treatment Training Certificate Program
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  • SW 4301: Soc Wlfr Policy/Service

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Examines political and legislative processes that influence the development of social policy and services. Emphasis is on policy analysis skills at the agency and societal level. Prerequisites: Full Major status in Social Work
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  • SW 4401: Soc Wk Rsrch & Eval

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course strengthens students' capacity to use a scientific and analytic approach to knowledge building. It includes knowledge, skills, and values needed to be an effective consumer of research, as well as to evaluate one's social work practice. It covers qualitative and quantitative research methods and the use of appropriate technological systems to analyze, store, and retrieve information. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in (SW 3000 OR other QB/QI equivalent course) AND Full major status in Social Work
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  • SW 4430: SW Practice II

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    The focus of this class is on generalist social work practice with task and treatment groups. It includes use of the planned change process. Emphasis is placed upon assisting oppressed groups within the values and ethics of the profession. The class also includes content on evaluation. Corequisites: 'C-' or better in SW 3110 AND Full Major status in Social Work
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  • SW 4440: SW Practice III

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Social Work Practice III: Social Work with Communities and Organizations focuses on generalist social work practice with organizations and communities, inclusive of diverse and global perspectives. Special emphasis is placed on the role of social workers engaged in empowerment and emancipatory frameworks with communities and groups who experience social and economic injustice and structural oppression. Students will explore a wide range of community-based strategies, models and actions directed at system and social change efforts. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in SW 3110 AND Full major status in Social Work
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  • SW 4782: Soc Wk Practicum Sem

    10.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Provides structured supervised learning experiences enabling students to enhance and further integrate their practice knowledge, skills, and values in multiple settings. Prerequisites: Full Major status in Social Work
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