The Master of Social Work program is 60 units offered over four semesters. Classes meet in the fall and spring semesters, no summer classes. Students must complete 900 field practicum hours.

The Advanced Standing program is 30 units and begins with the year two course sequence. Advanced Standing students must complete 500 field practicum hours.

Fall 

This foundation course is the first of two required courses during the foundation year. The two Social Work Practice Courses (I and II) provide the basic knowledge and skills of generalist Social Work practice needed to serve as the foundation for the advanced practice curriculum. This course explores social work history, theory, ethics, problem solving, and diversity and difference as they relate to social work practice with diverse individual client systems. Students will also gain skills in constructing professional relationships and using interpersonal skills to engage diverse client systems. Additional residency fee. (3 units; Fall)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
SWK500-B
Williams, Evangela Latrice
09/03/2024 Sa 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Yeager Center ONLN
SWK500-A
Middleton, Jerri
09/03/2024 T 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Park Building ONLN
SWK500-C
Gordon, Kristina Danielle
09/03/2024 M 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Park Building ONLN
SWK500-E
Williams, Evangela Latrice
09/03/2024 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN
SWK500-D
Middleton, Jerri
09/03/2024 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN
SWK500-F
Hays, Krystal Shelia
09/03/2024 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN

This foundation course is the first of two required human behavior courses that provide a foundation for advanced generalist practice. While both courses focus on how human behavior is shaped by the social environment, this course focuses on human development across the lifespan. Multidisciplinary frameworks for understanding human development and human behavior are presented and applied to Social Work practice situations on micro levels. This course highlights the person-in-environment perspective and addresses how diversity and difference shape the human experience. (3 units; Fall)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
SWK510-B
Lindsey, Viola W
09/03/2024 Sa 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Yeager Center ONLN
SWK510-A
Flores-Carter, Kendra Maria
09/03/2024 Th 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Park Building ONLN
SWK510-C
Reed, Jasmine J.
09/03/2024 W 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Park Building ONLN
SWK510-E
Bermejo, Russ L.
09/03/2024 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN
SWK510-D
Flores-Carter, Kendra Maria
09/03/2024 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN
SWK510-F
Nuccio, Jenny R.
09/03/2024 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN

This foundation course provides an overview of the history of case management and provides an in-depth analysis of case management from a strengths perspective. Client engagement, assessment, intervention, advocacy, evaluation, and termination are addressed in depth on micro through macro levels. Key concepts of practice, including but not limited to evidence-based practice, supervision and consultation, crisis intervention, motivational interviewing, and professional ethics are discussed and applied throughout the course. (3 units; Fall)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
SWK535-B
Mitchell, Yakiciwey E.
09/03/2024 Sa 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Yeager Center ONLN
SWK535-A
King, Autumn
09/03/2024 T 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Park Building ONLN
SWK535-C
Arellano, Liza Ana
09/03/2024 M 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Park Building ONLN
SWK535-E
Arellano, Liza Ana
09/03/2024 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN
SWK535-D
King, Autumn
09/03/2024 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN
SWK535-F
Nevels, Rashael
09/03/2024 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN

Students take Field Practicum concurrently each semester with their social work courses. Students must complete 900 hours in a social service or community agency under the supervision of a specified Field Instructor and meet once a week with their Faculty Liaison. The Field Practicum will tie all of the coursework to real life applications in the field. Students will apply their coursework and demonstrate all of the CSWE competencies under the supervision of a Field Instructor through application of coursework in the field. (3 units; Fall)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
SWK521-C
Teran, Shane' Petite
09/03/2024 F 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM James Complex ONLN
SWK521-E
Buitron, Guadalupe
09/03/2024 F 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Building 36 ONLN
SWK521-I
Ormonde, Maria Del_Carmen
09/03/2024 F 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM Instructor ONLN
SWK521-D
Villa, Selena Briana
09/03/2024 F 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Park Building ONLN
SWK521-A
Lindsey, Viola W
09/03/2024 F 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Health Science Campus ONLN
SWK521-G
Andrade, Laura
09/03/2024 F 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Instructor ONLN
SWK521-B
Ormonde, Maria Del_Carmen
09/03/2024 F 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM James Complex ONLN
SWK521-F
Bermejo, Russ L.
09/03/2024 F 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Instructor ONLN
SWK521-J
Gordon, Kristina Danielle
09/03/2024 F 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Instructor ONLN
SWK521-H
Gaona, Lizbeth
09/03/2024 F 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Instructor ONLN
SWK521-A
STAFF, STAFF
05/05/2025 F 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Instructor OFFC
SWK521-B
Lytle-Rodriguez, Brittany C.
05/05/2025 F 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Instructor OFFC

This course addresses what it means to be marginalized and presents information on the history and current status of various vulnerable populations domestically and globally. The course highlights the economic, political, and environmental factors that impact marginalization on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels. Dimensions of diversity, as well as theories of marginalization are examined. In addition, cultural competence in engaging, assessing, and intervening with client systems are applied through case studies. (3 units; Fall)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
SWK530-B
Bojorquez, Maritza
09/03/2024 Sa 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Yeager Center ONLN
SWK530-A
McIntosh, Erica A.
09/03/2024 Th 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Park Building ONLN
SWK530-C
Nevels, Rashael
09/03/2024 W 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Park Building ONLN
SWK530-E
Bojorquez, Maritza
09/03/2024 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN
SWK530-D
Nevels, Rashael
09/03/2024 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN
SWK530-F
Nehrbass, Kenneth
09/03/2024 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN


Spring

This course is the second foundation practice course that provides the basic knowledge and skills in generalist Social Work practice needed to serve the foundation for the advanced practice curriculum. In this course, professional ethics, problem solving, and engaging diversity and difference in practice are further explored and applied to client systems on all levels, but specifically with families and groups. Building on the knowledge and skills of engaging client systems learned in Social Work Practice I, interventions, assessment, and evaluation with diverse client systems are addressed and applied in cases. Additional residency fee. Prerequisite: SWK500. (3 units; Spring)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
SWK505-B
Ormonde, Maria Del_Carmen
01/13/2025 Sa 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Yeager Center ONLN
SWK505-A
Villa, Selena Briana
01/13/2025 T 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM James Complex ONLN
SWK505-C
Bermejo, Russ L.
01/13/2025 M 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Park Building ONLN
SWK505-E
Lytle-Rodriguez, Brittany C.
01/13/2025 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN
SWK505-D
Williams, Evangela Latrice
01/13/2025 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN
SWK505-F
Ormonde, Maria Del_Carmen
01/13/2025 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN

This is the second foundation human behavior course which presents and critiques theories of human behavior as they relate to mezzo and macro systems, such as family, groups, organizations, and communities. Students will apply knowledge of person-in-environment and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks to macro client systems. The effects of marginalization, social injustice, and oppression are examined in relation to human development, culture, and diversity. Students may only earn credit for SWK 515 or SWK 515G. Prerequisite: SWK 510. (3 units; Spring)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
SWK515-B
Reed, Jasmine J.
01/13/2025 Sa 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Yeager Center ONLN
SWK515-A
McIntosh, Erica A.
01/13/2025 Th 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM James Complex ONLN
SWK515-C
Leach, Catherine M.
01/13/2025 W 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM James Complex ONLN
SWK515-E
Mejico, Antonio,, Jr.
01/13/2025 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN
SWK515-D
McIntosh, Erica A.
01/13/2025 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN
SWK515-F
Buitron, Guadalupe
01/13/2025 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN

This foundation course addresses the principles and methods of social research and prepares students to become competent consumers and producers of research. The course examines qualitative and quantitative research methods, research ethics, evidence based practice, and focuses on translating research into practice to improve service delivery. Seminal studies, as well as current research in the field, and gaps in research for at-risk populations, are examined. (3 units; Spring)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
SWK525-B
Nehrbass, Kenneth
01/13/2025 Sa 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Yeager Center ONLN
SWK525-A
Mitchell, Yakiciwey E.
01/13/2025 T 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Park Building ONLN
SWK525-C
Flores-Carter, Kendra Maria
01/13/2025 M 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Health Science Campus ONLN
SWK525-E
Nuccio, Jenny R.
01/13/2025 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN
SWK525-D
Flores-Carter, Kendra Maria
01/13/2025 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN
SWK525-F
Leach, Catherine M.
01/13/2025 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN

This foundation course examines the history and philosophy of social work and social welfare policy in the United States as it relates to poverty, oppression, and marginalized groups. The course focuses on policy analysis and addresses the role of policy in effective service delivery for vulnerable, marginalized populations. In addition, the course examines the social, cultural, economic, and global influences that affect social policy. Policy practice, as well as the historical role of social work in policy development and advocacy, are highlighted. (3 units; Spring)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
SWK520-B
Teran, Shane' Petite
01/13/2025 Sa 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Yeager Center ONLN
SWK520-A
Lindsey, Viola W
01/13/2025 Th 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM James Complex ONLN
SWK520-C
King, Autumn
01/13/2025 W 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Health Science Campus ONLN
SWK520-E
Arellano, Liza Ana
01/13/2025 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN
SWK520-D
Breitenbucher, Philip
01/13/2025 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN
SWK520-F
King, Autumn
01/13/2025 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN

Students take Field Practicum concurrently each semester with their social work courses. Students must complete 900 hours in a social service or community agency under the supervision of a specified Field Instructor and meet once a week with their Faculty Liaison. The Field Practicum will tie all of the coursework to real life applications in the field. Students will apply their coursework and demonstrate all of the CSWE competencies under the supervision of a Field Instructor through application of coursework in the field. (3 units; Spring)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
SWK541-C
Teran, Shane' Petite
01/13/2025 F 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM James Complex ONLN
SWK541-E
Buitron, Guadalupe
01/13/2025 F 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Health Science Campus ONLN
SWK541-I
Ormonde, Maria Del_Carmen
01/13/2025 F 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM Instructor OFFC
SWK541-D
Villa, Selena Briana
01/13/2025 F 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Health Science Campus ONLN
SWK541-A
Lindsey, Viola W
01/13/2025 F 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM James Complex ONLN
SWK541-G
Andrade, Laura
01/13/2025 F 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Instructor ONLN
SWK541-B
Ormonde, Maria Del_Carmen
01/13/2025 F 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM James Complex ONLN
SWK541-F
Bermejo, Russ L.
01/13/2025 F 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Instructor ONLN
SWK541-J
Gordon, Kristina Danielle
01/13/2025 F 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Instructor ONLN
SWK541-H
Gaona, Lizbeth
01/13/2025 F 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Instructor ONLN
SWK541-A
STAFF, STAFF
06/30/2025 F 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Instructor OFFC
SWK541-B
Lytle-Rodriguez, Brittany C.
06/30/2025 F 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Instructor OFFC

 

Fall 

Students will become familiar with theories and clinical interventions to work with individuals, families, and groups in direct practice settings. The course focuses on legal and ethical considerations in direct practice and theory-based assessment, planning, and the therapeutic alliance with individuals, families, and treatment groups. Various assessment strategies including spiritual assessments and theoretical case conceptualizations will be covered. Students will learn and demonstrate competency in identifying and implementing appropriate evidence-based interventions. Students will engage in self-reflection as related to the termination and evaluation phases of clinical work with diverse populations. Particular attention will be given to cultural responsiveness, human rights, and social justice issues that impact the clinical process. Additional residency fee. Prerequisite: SWK 505. Pre- or Co- Requisite: SWK 572. (3 units; Fall)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
SWK557-C
Heredia-Miller, Froylana
09/03/2024 M 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Park Building ONLN
SWK557-A
Villa, Selena Briana
09/03/2024 T 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Park Building ONLN
SWK557-B
Gaona, Lizbeth
09/03/2024 Sa 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Yeager Center ONLN
SWK557-F
Teran, Shane' Petite
09/03/2024 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN
SWK557-E
Gaona, Lizbeth
09/03/2024 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN
SWK557-D
Villa, Selena Briana
09/03/2024 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN

This course provides an in depth examination of mental health and psychopathology from a social work perspective. Students will examine the history of mental illness, common mental disorders and current research. The course will also address differential diagnosis and differences between the biopsychosocial model and the medical model. Students will examine how environmental factors interact with genetic predispositions in some populations and examine effective treatment options, as well as current issues in the field of mental health. Prerequisites; SWK505, 515, and 525. (3 units; Fall)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
SWK572-C
Buitron, Guadalupe
09/03/2024 W 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Park Building ONLN
SWK572-A
Ormonde, Maria Del_Carmen
09/03/2024 Th 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Park Building ONLN
SWK572-B
Teran, Shane' Petite
09/03/2024 Sa 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Yeager Center ONLN
SWK572-F
Lytle-Rodriguez, Brittany C.
09/03/2024 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN
SWK572-E
Heredia-Miller, Froylana
09/03/2024 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN
SWK572-D
Gaona, Lizbeth
09/03/2024 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN

This course is designed to give students the opportunity to demonstrate competence in advanced social work practice by applying all of the CSWE competencies to a client system (micro, mezzo, or macro). This course has two primary purposes: 1) help students understand and apply program evaluation concepts and methods and 2) equip students with program evaluation leadership skills based on biblical principles. Additional testing fee. Prerequisites: SWK 505, 515, and 525; or advanced standing status. (3 units; Fall)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
SWK577-C
Lindsey, Viola W
09/03/2024 M 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Park Building ONLN
SWK577-A
Breitenbucher, Philip
09/03/2024 T 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Park Building ONLN
SWK577-B
Buitron, Guadalupe
09/03/2024 Sa 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Yeager Center ONLN
SWK577-F
Breitenbucher, Philip
09/03/2024 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN
SWK577-E
Nuccio, Jenny R.
09/03/2024 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN
SWK577-D
King, Autumn
09/03/2024 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN

Students take Field Practicum concurrently each semester with their social work courses. Students must complete 900 hours in a social service or community agency under the supervision of a specified Field Instructor and meet once a week with their Faculty Liaison. The Field Practicum will tie all of the coursework to real life applications in the field. Students will apply their coursework and demonstrate all of the CSWE competencies under the supervision of a Field Instructor through application of coursework in the field. (3 units; Fall)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
SWK561-I
Williams, Evangela Latrice
09/03/2024 F 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Health Science Campus ONLN
SWK561-D
Flores-Carter, Kendra Maria
09/03/2024 F 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Park Building ONLN
SWK561-B
Mitchell, Yakiciwey E.
09/03/2024 F 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Building 36 ONLN
SWK561-E
Alsobrook, Natasha Diane
09/03/2024 F 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Building 36 ONLN
SWK561-L
Mitchell, Yakiciwey E.
09/03/2024 F 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Instructor ONLN
SWK561-A
Villa, Selena Briana
09/03/2024 F 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Health Science Campus ONLN
SWK561-K
Buitron, Guadalupe
09/03/2024 F 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM Instructor ONLN
SWK561-F
McIntosh, Erica A.
09/03/2024 F 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Instructor ONLN
SWK561-G
Maddox, Dretona Tenese
09/03/2024 F 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Instructor ONLN
SWK561-C
Lindsey, Viola W
09/03/2024 F 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM The Village at CBU ONLN
SWK561-H
Penner, Jennifer Jeanne
09/03/2024 F 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Instructor ONLN
SWK561-J
Bojorquez, Maritza
09/03/2024 F 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Instructor ONLN

SWK5XX Elective

 

Spring

This course equips students with advanced community practice skills, grounded in macro social work theory, which prepares them to engage, assess, and intervene in organizational and community practice. This class explores multidisciplinary practice models of community change with vulnerable populations, with special attention given to the role and significance of faith based organizations. Students will emerge from this course with advanced skills to facilitate community change through strengths-based and empowerment paradigms, with a special focus on marginalized populations. The course emphasizes the importance of utilizing anti-oppressive social work practice by understanding social diversity in community assessment, engagement, and intervention. Additional residency fee. Prerequisite: SWK 515. Pre- or Co- Requisite: SWK 573. (3 units; Spring)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
SWK567-C
Heredia-Miller, Froylana
01/13/2025 M 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM James Complex ONLN
SWK567-A
Bojorquez, Maritza
01/13/2025 T 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM James Complex ONLN
SWK567-B
Heredia-Miller, Froylana
01/13/2025 Sa 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Yeager Center ONLN
SWK567-F
McIntosh, Erica A.
01/13/2025 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN
SWK567-E
Bojorquez, Maritza
01/13/2025 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN
SWK567-D
Middleton, Jerri
01/13/2025 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN

This course increases students' knowledge and skills for social work macro practice in organizations, particularly in the areas of administration and leadership. Students are prepared for leadership positions as an administrator, manager and supervisor. Students are challenged to consider how an organization should organize and deliver services and manage its diverse human and financial resources in a manner consistent with strengths, empowerment, and global perspectives. (3 units; Spring)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
SWK573-C
Nevels, Rashael
01/13/2025 W 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Health Science Campus ONLN
SWK573-A
King, Autumn
01/13/2025 Th 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Mission Hall ONLN
SWK573-B
Arellano, Liza Ana
01/13/2025 Sa 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Yeager Center ONLN
SWK573-F
Nuccio, Jenny R.
01/13/2025 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN
SWK573-E
Teran, Shane' Petite
01/13/2025 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN
SWK573-D
Nevels, Rashael
01/13/2025 ThFSa 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM TBA ONLN

Students take Field Practicum concurrently each semester with their social work courses. Students must complete 900 hours in a social service or community agency under the supervision of a specified Field Instructor and meet once a week with their Faculty Liaison. The Field Practicum will tie all of the coursework to real life applications in the field. Students will apply their coursework and demonstrate all of the CSWE competencies under the supervision of a Field Instructor through application of coursework in the field. (3 units; Spring)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
SWK581-B
Mitchell, Yakiciwey E.
01/13/2025 F 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM James Complex ONLN
SWK581-I
Williams, Evangela Latrice
01/13/2025 F 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Health Science Campus ONLN
SWK581-E
Alsobrook, Natasha Diane
01/13/2025 F 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Health Science Campus ONLN
SWK581-D
Flores-Carter, Kendra Maria
01/13/2025 F 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Health Science Campus ONLN
SWK581-A
Villa, Selena Briana
01/13/2025 F 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Health Science Campus ONLN
SWK581-L
Mitchell, Yakiciwey E.
01/13/2025 F 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Instructor ONLN
SWK581-F
McIntosh, Erica A.
01/13/2025 F 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Instructor ONLN
SWK581-G
Maddox, Dretona Tenese
01/13/2025 F 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Instructor ONLN
SWK581-J
Bojorquez, Maritza
01/13/2025 F 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Instructor ONLN
SWK581-K
Buitron, Guadalupe
01/13/2025 F 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM Instructor ONLN
SWK581-C
Lindsey, Viola W
01/13/2025 F 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM Building 36 ONLN
SWK581-H
Penner, Jennifer Jeanne
01/13/2025 F 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Instructor ONLN

SWK5XX Elective

SWK5XX Elective

 

Complete at least 9 units from the following:

Human sexuality focuses on the etiology, diagnosis and treatment of sexual dysfunction with an overview of physiology. It further examines the clinical, social and ethical issues in counseling persons with AIDS-related problems. (3 units; Summer & Online)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
PSY515-C
STAFF, STAFF
05/05/2025 M 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM TBA
PSY515-B
STAFF, STAFF
05/05/2025 M 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM TBA
PSY515-A
STAFF, STAFF
05/05/2025 M 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM TBA

An examination and explanation of current laws and ethical issues affecting psychotherapists. (3 units; Fall & Online)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
PSY560-B
McCarthy, Noah Daniel
09/03/2024 Th 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM Yeager Center B112
PSY560-E
Neve, Chelsey Leigh
09/03/2024 T 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM Mission Hall 125
PSY560-C
Joyce, Naomi Aleen
09/03/2024 M 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM Yeager Center B111
PSY560-A
Arellano, Hailey Helen
09/03/2024 M 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM Yeager Center B112
PSY560-D
Neve, Chelsey Leigh
09/03/2024 Th 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM Mission Hall 125
PSY560-A
STAFF, STAFF
09/02/2025 M 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM TBA
PSY560-B
STAFF, STAFF
09/02/2025 Th 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM TBA
PSY560-C
STAFF, STAFF
09/02/2025 M 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM TBA
PSY560-D
STAFF, STAFF
09/02/2025 T 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM TBA

This course provides the student with an overview of the addictive process including substance dependency and behavioral compulsions. The course emphasizes the etiology of addiction, the systemic impact of co-occurring disorders, the standard of care treatment modalities, and concepts of resiliency and recovery. Pass/Fail. (3 units; Fall, Spring, Summer, & Online)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
PSY598A-B
STAFF, STAFF
05/05/2025 Sa 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Health Science Campus ONLN
PSY598A-A
STAFF, STAFF
05/05/2025 Sa 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Health Science Campus ONLN

This course provides an in depth examination of the unique and growing social service needs of the aging population. The physical, psychological, cultural, and spiritual aspects of aging are examined and various theories of Social Work practice with older adults are addressed. The course focuses on the development of assessment and intervention skills for advanced practitioners in obtaining and improving services for older adults. A key feature of the course includes understanding dementia and best practices in communicating with clients with dementia. (3 units; Fall)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
SWK554-A
Nevels, Rashael
09/03/2024 - Online

This course focuses on understanding, identifying, assessing, intervening, and preventing elder abuse and neglect. Forms of abuse and neglect, theories of elder abuse and neglect, as well as the epidemiology of abuse are examined on local, state, national and global levels. Clinical interventions with victims and survivors of elder abuse are presented. California state law on elder abuse and neglect is examined in depth, elder advocacy and prevention programs and policies are evaluated from a social work perspective. (3 units; As offered)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation

This course examines grief and loss from a cross cultural perspective. Theories of grief and loss, types of loss, and how grief impacts individual and family functioning are addressed, as well as current strategies to intervene with clients dealing with various types of loss. Specific attention is given to assessing and intervening with geriatric clients and their families suffering from loss in any form (loss of loved ones, abilities, youth, autonomy, etc.). Evidence based practices are reviewed and applied and current research examined. (3 units; Spring)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
SWK558-A
Villa, Selena Briana
01/13/2025 - Online
SWK558-B
Nevels, Rashael
01/13/2025 - Online

This course is designed to foster critical thinking about the welfare of children and their families. Students will be exposed to historical and current policies and perspectives on child maltreatment and empirical literature on the causes and consequences of different forms of child maltreatment. Different child maltreatment system responses and issues unique to particular subgroups in the Child Welfare system (e.g. families who live in poverty and families of color) will be explored. Additionally, the course will focus on assessing child maltreatment and family needs and developing culturally appropriate and theoretically grounded treatment plans. The course will also focus on understanding and applying individual, family, and system-level prevention and intervention models. Special focus will be given to trauma-informed practices and examining child and family welfare through a social justice lens. (3 units; Fall)

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SWK564-A
Williams, Evangela Latrice
09/03/2024 - Online
SWK564-A
Williams, Evangela Latrice
01/13/2025 - Online

This course is designed to be an in-depth seminar on a selected topic within social work practice. May be repeated for credit with a change in topic. Prerequisite: Advanced standing status. (3 units; Spring)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
SWK565-B
McIntosh, Erica A.
09/03/2024 - Online
SWK565-A
Lytle-Rodriguez, Brittany C.
09/03/2024 - Online
SWK565-B
Reed, Jasmine J.
01/13/2025 - Online
SWK565-A
Gaona, Lizbeth
01/13/2025 - Online
SWK565-C
Gaona, Lizbeth
01/13/2025 - Online

This course focuses on the changing structure of family systems, the diversity of family systems, and how to help serve families in transition as an advanced social work practitioner. Family systems theory, as well as other theories are examined and applied to diverse, relevant cases scenarios. Evidence based practices are examined. (3 units; As offered)

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This course focuses on the identification, assessment, intervention, and prevention of intimate partner violence (IPV). Theories of IPV, prevalence, risk factors and the physical, psychological, social, economic, and spiritual consequences on children and families are examined. Laws, intervention strategies and evaluation of preventions on state, national and global levels are addressed. (3 units; Spring)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
SWK568-A
King, Autumn
01/13/2025 - Online

This course provides an in depth look at human trafficking and other forms of modern day slavery in the United States and around the world. The course specifically examines the scope of the problem domestically and globally, as well as the physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual trauma that victims experience. The role of social workers in working with this vulnerable population is examined in depth. The role of various government, nonprofit, and faith based organizations in addressing this issue is also examined. (3 units; Fall)

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SWK574-A
Nuccio, Jenny R.
09/03/2024 - Online

This course examines the unique needs of displaced populations, specifically refugees and immigrants. Social work interventions specific to refugee trauma, adaption and integration are addressed, with a focus on strengths-based, empowerment theory. The course also addresses the diversity of the immigration experiences, acculturation, ethnic identity, and many issues facing immigrant and refugee families and youth, as well as best practices for culturally competent Social Work practice. Students may only earn credit for SWK 576 or SWK 576G. (3 units; Spring)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
SWK576-A
Leach, Catherine M.
01/13/2025 - Online

This course examines the unique needs of displaced populations, specifically refugees and immigrants. Social work interventions specific to refugee trauma, adaption and integration are addressed, with a focus on strengths-based, empowerment theory. The course also addresses the diversity of the immigration experiences, acculturation, ethnic identity, and many issues facing immigrant and refugee families and youth, as well as best practices for culturally competent Social Work practice. Students registered in this section will participate in a global practicum experience during which the skills learned throughout the semester will be applied in an international setting. Students may only earn credit for SWK 576 or SWK 576G. Additional trip fee(s). (3 units; Spring)

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This course examines human rights on domestic and global levels, with an emphasis on international human rights and the role of the international social worker. The course outlines the history of various human rights issues in the global community and the current human rights crisis in various regions. The role of faith-based organizations, as well as the role of the micro and macro social worker are explored and cases examined. A key feature of the course is understanding human rights from a Christian worldview. Students may only earn credit for SWK 578 or SWK 578G. (3 units; Spring)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
SWK578-A
Nuccio, Jenny R.
01/13/2025 - Online

This course examines human rights on domestic and global levels, with an emphasis on international human rights and the role of the international social worker. The course outlines the history of various human rights issues in the global community and the current human rights crisis in various regions. The role of faith-based organizations, as well as the role of the micro and macro social worker are explored and cases examined. A key feature of the course is understanding human rights from a Christian worldview. Students registered in this section will participate in a global practicum experience during which the skills learned throughout the semester will be applied in an international setting. Students may only earn credit for SWK 578 or SWK 578G. Additional trip fee(s). (3 units; Spring)

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This is an advanced clinical practice course to introduce social work students to the direct practice of integrated behavioral health in primary care. Students will become knowledgeable of the roles of behavioral health providers working in primary care settings, theories and models of care, and cross-cultural issues. They will develop skills in engagement, assessment, intervention planning and implementation, and practice evaluation. Because the populations served in primary care settings span the spectrum of severity in both the physical and behavioral health dimensions, students will develop competencies in engaging and supporting patients across a range of health conditions. Prerequisite: Advanced standing status. (3 units; Fall)

InstructorStart DateDaysTimeLocation
SWK584-B
Ormonde, Maria Del_Carmen
09/03/2024 - Online
SWK584-A
Flores-Carter, Kendra Maria
09/03/2024 - Online

This is an advanced social work course that prepares students to understand and address health care policy as it relates to community social work practice in healthcare settings. Students will understand, review, and analyze how policies, such as the Patient Protection and Affordable Car Act (PPACA), impact the delivery of patient care. Students will also evaluate the impact of Medicare and Medicaid systems, as well as employer-sponsored and individually-purchased health insurance on the quality and delivery of patient care. This course will prepare students to examine how legislation can be used as the vehicle to change healthcare and behavioral healthcare systems through integration of services. Students will be prepared to conduct policy analysis, policy implementation, evaluation, and compliance in a variety healthcare settings. Prerequisite: Advanced standing status. (3 units; Spring)

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SWK586-A
Maddox, Dretona Tenese
01/13/2025 - Online

 

*The availability of MSW elective options vary by semester. Some elective options must be taken as a series.

*Curriculum and program design subject to change.