The following course offerings are arranged in three categories corresponding to the curriculum design; professional foundation courses, advanced required
courses and electives.
HWC 500 Field Instruction I
Placement in practice settings under supervision of an MSW. Students will be graded S/F. Must be taken concurrently with HWC 513.
4-6 credits, fall term
HWC 501 Field Instruction II
A continuation of HWC 500. Students will be graded S/F. Must be taken concurrently with HWC 514.
Prerequisites: HWC 500 and 513
4-6 credits, spring term
HWC 504 Human Behavior and the Social Environment I
Introduces a framework for understanding how individuals and families grow, develop and change within their social environment. Critiques interpersonal,
intrapersonal and sociostructural theories and their impact on special populations that have been exploited and alienated in society.
3 credits, fall term
HWC505 Human Behavior
in the Social Environment II: Psychopathology
Utilizes a multi-dimensional perspective in presenting conceptual frameworks of human behavior particularly how it is influenced by the bio-psych-social
parameters of person-in-situation. Will focus also on the concepts of mental health, mental disorders, and the influence of culture on both. Will
cover mental health assessment, including the bio-psycho-social framework and social work values. In addition, the mental disorders described
and classified with the Diagnostic Statistical Manual will be covered. Social work values, roles, responsibilities and ethical considerations
are detailed throughout the course.
Prerequisite: HWC 504
3 credits, spring term
HWC 506 Social Work in Health
Introduces health as an organizing theme for social work knowledge and practice. Surveys the history of social work in health care settings, public
health concepts and public problems, and social stratification of health and illness. Critically examines the structure of the health care system,
reimbursements, interdisciplinary relationships and models for social work practice in healthcare delivery in the 21st century.
3 credits, fall term
HWC 509 Parameters of Social and Health Policy I
Introduces students to U.S. social policy, with special emphasis on political, economic and social factors that have affected its historical development,
particularly in reference to oppressed groups. Explores the relationship of social policy to social work practice.
3 credits, fall term
HWC 510 Parameters of Social and Health Policy II
Utilizes frameworks for social policy analysis. Explores continuing dilemmas in policy development. Stresses effects of social movements and social
change on social policy.
Prerequisite: HWC 509
3 credits, spring term
HWC 511 Research I
Examines the basic concepts and methods of data collection (e.g., surveys, experimental designs, field research, unobtrusive designs) used in social
research. Primarily prepares the student to understand and develop a research proposal and to critique methods used in research articles that address
critical issues in social work practice.
3 credits, spring term
HWC 512 Research II
Provides instruction in the computation, interpretation and application of data analytic procedures used in social research. Covers procedures such
as descriptive statistics, correlations, chi-square and t-test examines their relevancy for analyzing issues in social work practice.
Prerequisite: HWC 511
3 credits, fall term
HWC 513 Social Work Practice I
Provides the foundation for generalist practice, including the knowledge base, values and skill development necessary for effective practice with
individuals, families, groups and communities. Challenges students to work politically, innovatively and with self-awareness in the service of alleviating
human pain and enhancing people's abilities and strengths within a framework of social justice. Must be taken concurrently with HWC 500. HWC 504
must have been completed or taken concurrently.
3 credits, fall term
HWC 514 Social Work Practice II
A continuation of HWC 513. Emphasizes work with small groups, community and provider systems. Deepens knowledge of generalist practice and skill
development. Must be taken concurrently with HWC 501. HWC 505 must have been completed or taken concurrently. Prerequisites: HWC 500, 504 and 513
3 credits, spring term
HWC 502 Field Instruction III
Placement in advanced social work practice settings. Supervision provided by a qualified MSW. Students will be graded S/F. Must be taken concurrently
with HWC 515 and 516.
Prerequisites: HWC 500, 501, 513 and 514
4-6 credits, fall term
HWC 503 Field Instruction IV
A continuation of HWC 502. Students will be graded S/F. Must be taken concurrently with HWC 517 and 518.
Prerequisites: HWC 502, 515 and 516
4-6 credits, spring term
HWC 515 Advanced Social Work Micro Practice I
Focuses on the helping process with integration of increased understanding of the significance of transactions between people and their environments.
Emphasizes development of advanced theory and practice skills. Must be taken concurrently with HWC 502 Field Instruction III and HWC 516 Advanced
Social Work Macro Practice I.
Prerequisites: HWC 500, 501, 513 and 514
3 credits, fall term
HWC 516 Advanced Social Work Macro Practice I
Emphasizes the development of advanced theory and practice in strategic planning, management, evaluation, policy analysis and development, and program
development as applied in the health and social welfare fields. Must be taken concurrently with HWC 502 Fiel Instruction II and HWC 515 Advanced
Social Work Micro Practice I.
Prerequisites: HWC 500, 501, 513 and 514
3 credits, fall term
HWC 517 Advanced Social Work Micro Practice II
Emphasizes professional responsibilities for ongoing self-assessment. Examines agency effectiveness in meeting client needs and providing services.
Focuses on further skill development in helping individuals, families and groups and on strategies for achieving necessary changes in agency policy
and service delivery systems to meet client needs. Must be taken concurrently with HWC 503 Field Instruction III and HWC 518 Advanced Social Work
Macro Practice II.
Prerequisites: HWC 502, 515 and 516
3 credits, spring term
HWC 518 Advanced Social Work Macro Practice II
Emphasizes advanced theory and practice skills in program planning and management decisions based on the use of consumer oriented methodologies.
Focuses on professional responsibility for continuing self-assessment and evaluation. Must be taken concurrently with HWC 503 Field Instruction IV
and HWC 517 Advanced Social Work Micro Practice II.
Prerequisites: HWC 502, 515 and 516
3 credits, spring term
HWC 507 Master's Project
Students complete a master's project under the sponsorship of a faculty
member.
3 credits,
HWC 508 Continuation of Master's Project
A continuation of HWC 507 for students who did not finish their master's project during the term in which they had registered for it. Students will
be graded S/F.
Prerequisite: HWC 507
0 credit
HWC 519 Aging and the Law
Provides an overview of the many laws and programs affecting the quality of life, concerns and needs of the aged, with particular emphasis on health
care policy. The major entitlement programs for the aged, including Social Security, SSI, Medicare and Medicaid are covered as well as institutions
and programs serving the aged, including nursing homes, protective services and home care. Health care decision making, including health care proxies,
the ¯right to die. and other ethical and legal issues are emphasized.
2 credits
HWC 520 Advanced Social Work Practice with the Aged
Examines concepts and strategies for working with the elderly at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels of intervention. Presents and critically
analyzes a variety of approaches in working with the elderly and their families. Examines interventions with the well elderly living in the community,
the elderly who suffer some disabilities but who are still living in the community and the elderly who are institutionalized.
2 credits
HWC 521 Ethnic Sensitive Social Work Practice
Provides a theoretical framework and focuses on the development of the skills necessary to provide effective culturally sensitive social work services
to diverse individuals, families, groups and communities. The special problems faced by groups traditionally devalued and oppressed are examined.
Emphasizes skills in working for institutional change and social justice.
2 credits
HWC 522 Human Sexuality
Identifies personal attitudes and judgments about sexually related behaviors. Critically examines factual information derived from research in human
sexuality and covers a wide range of sexual behavior from a knowledge base.
2 credits
HWC 523 Growing Old in America: The Social Conditions
- Policy and Practice Implications
Explores the social, political and economic conditions related to aging including long-term care in this society. Identifies social policies and
program formats that enhance wellness and support dependencies from a positive perspective.
2 credits
HWC 524 Children and Adolescents Who Grieve
Focuses on issues related to bereavement in children and young people. Children and adolescents who struggle with the crisis of loss are a special
population that is often overlooked. Explores the emotional response of young people who grieve. Mental health professionals that provide
treatment to this population must acquire specialized knowledge and skills to assist in healing wounded children. Upon completion, students will
have gained an increased understanding of the developmental implications of loss in childhood, assessment of bereavement, and treatment interventions
specific to bereaved children and adolescents.
2 credits
HWC 525 Anger Management
Presents concepts of anger management within a bio-psychosocial context. Students learn how to recognize external manifestations of anger in themselves,
clients, organizations and communities. Focus is on assessment of clients' ability to both recognize anger ("residual" as well as anger "making
underlying feelings") and methods used for coping. Anger management concepts and skills at the micro, mezzo and macro levels of practice are explored,
including anger management strategies that can be taught to clients as part of an intervention plan. Environmental and societal factors as "igniting
events" of anger in individuals, families, groups and communities are examined. Appropriate assessment and interventions at all levels of practice
are delineated.
2 credits
HWC 526 Health Care Delivery with Diverse Populations
An overview of the many facets of health care delivery. Various systems and diverse populations and how they are treated by the health care systems
are examined. Covered are community-based health care services, hospital care, long term care and the health care needs and impact of the health
care system on women, African Americans, Latinos, the developmentally disabled, children and the aged.
2-3 credits +.
HWC 527 Social and Behavioral Aspects of Public Health
Practice
The psychosocial determinants of behavioral risk factors that affect health across the life span are examined within the conceptual framework for
planning health promotion/disease prevention programs. Social, economic, environmental and cultural variations in health, disease and quality of
life are addressed, including the influence of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and biological and genetic factors. Barriers to access
and utilization, strategies for health behavior change and methods of developing health promotion/disease prevention programs are examined.
2-3 credits, +
HWC 528 Management and Technology in Health Care
Examines the new management styles and methodologies currently utilized in the health care delivery systems. Complements the knowledge gained in
HWC 582. Students will develop an understanding of the new technologies that are critical in today's health care delivery systems and their appropriate
applications.
2 credits, +
HWC 529 Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Human service workers are often required to discuss issues of health and healing. Many individuals, by virtue of their culture, experiences and/or
choice, often adhere to a combination of nontraditional and traditional beliefs regarding health care. Familiarizes students with those methods and
beliefs most often found in specific cultures. Students will develop an appreciation of each practice in order to interact with clients from a strengths
perspective and will gain an international perspective on health care modalities.
2-3 credits, +
HWC 530 Case Management in Human Services
Case management has grown dramatically in the human service field over the last twenty years in response to the growing service needs of individuals
and families facing complex life situations and issues. Examines both the macro level and micro level issues facing case managers and agencies as
they provide quality services to often-oppressed populations.
2 credits
HWC 531 Advanced Market Research
Includes advanced theory and applications of market research to health, mental health, and human service issues. Includes a research practicum focused
on testing the feasibility of new methods of service delivery.
2-3 credits
HWC 533 Family Intervention in Health and Mental Health
Focuses on family and marital problems. Examines the environmental, social, economic, psychological and institutional pressures that affect family
functioning. Emphasizes intervention skills. Prerequisites: HWC 501, 514 or permission of instructor.
2 credits +
HWC 538 Death and Dying; Loss and Separation
Explores student values, attitudes, fears and conceptions relating to death and dying. Examines issues of loss and separation in relation to various
age groups, cultural orientations and societal expectations. Focuses on the acquisition of bereavement counseling skills.
2 credits +
HWC 539 Ancestral Medicine
There is an increasing integration of complementary medicine and allopathic medicine. As health professionals, it is important to understand the
beliefs and practices of our clients in order to maximize their options and choices. Professionals must be knowledgeable about the healing traditions
anchored in different cultures and ethnicity. This course provides two days of classes on campus and three full days at a homeopathic clinic in Aruba
or the United States. Students will have the opportunity to learn from presentations given by doctors at the clinic as well as by observing their
work.
2 credits, term varies +
HWC 540 Social Issues in Popular Culture
Movies have been a useful medium that can illustrate current social issues and family dynamics, as well as policy and research dilemmas. Each week
a film with a central practice/research/policy issue provides the basis for a lecture and class discussion. Topics focus on a variety of social issues
such as family dynamics, bereavement, adoption, domestic violence, abuse, residential placement, policy and research.
2 credits,
HWC 541 Youth in Violence
Examines the etiology of youth at risk for violence, using ecological and interpersonal perspectives. Family, school and community risk factors are
outlined as well as assessment, intervention and treatment issues. Successful prevention programs are highlighted.
2 credits
HWC 542 Children of Chaos: The Social Worker's Role
Designed to provide an understanding of the special issues and concerns surrounding work with children. Professional dilemmas and guidelines to aid
practice are identified. Special issues involved in work with young children are highlighted. Although the focus is on direct work with children,
a family-centered approach is presented. Practitioner roles, the impact of service settings, policy and legislation affecting this area of practice
are reviewed as is the knowledge base that serves to guide practice, including formulations of practice theory and empirical research findings.
2 credits
HWC 543 Ethics in Health Care Practice
Students will learn basic ethical principles and concepts. Utilizing a problem based learning model, students will have the opportunity to examine
many of the critical ethical issues that are impacting professional practice today. Students will use a professional Code of Ethics and examine their
implications for practice.
2 credits +
HWC 544 An Overview of Substance Abuse
An examination of the history and development of alcohol and substance abuse problems in the United States. Focuses on the etiology, psychopharmacology
and legal ramifications of the use of licit and illicit substances in our culture. Provides information on a variety of services available to drug
abusers, addicted individuals and their families in the fields of prevention, education and treatment.
2 credits +
HWC 545 Individual, Group and Family Treatment of Alcoholics
and Substance Abusers
Covers alcoholism and substance abuse as family illnesses and their stages of development, as well as the impact these illnesses have on the families
of active and recovering alcoholics and substance abusers. Focuses on self-help groups and on traditional and relatively recent modalities used in
the treatment of addicted individuals and their families.
2 credits
HWC 546 Working with Adult Children of Alcoholics and
Substance Abusers
Focuses on adult children of alcoholic parents and how parents' illness
affects their children's social, emotional and educational development from infancy to adulthood and into old age. Discusses survival roles of children
in alcoholic families and how these affect adult functioning. Examines the continuing effect family alcoholism has on adult children and the intervention
strategies used in treatment.
2 credits +
HWC 547 Managing Conflict
A major concern for health and human service managers is conflict in
organization, community and group settings. The various types of conflicts and the concepts of negotiation and mediation as interventive strategies
will be considered. Didactic and experiential learning experiences are utilized. Focus is on analyzing conflict situations and selecting interventive
strategies to reduce, contain or heighten the conflict situation. Oppressive conditions, structures and processes are considered major determinants
of human suffering and individual and social problems; students examine how these oppressive conditions are present in conflict situations and consider
ways of dealing with them.
2-3 credits +
HWC 548 Adolescent Development and Health Promotion
Examines the effect on adolescent development of physiological changes, relationships with peers and family, and societal expectations. Emphasis
is on the development of assessment and engagement skills for working with adolescents and their families to help counteract adolescent self-destructive
behavior and promote well-being.
2 credits
HWC 549 Overview of Social Work With Special Populations
Examines the issues that social workers must consider when working with traditionally disenfranchised populations. Emphasis will include micro and
macro issues when intervening with gay and lesbian individuals, members of diverse racial and ethnic groups, and women, as well as others. The historic
as well as contemporary experiences of these individuals' interactions with the health and human service delivery system will be explored.
2 credits
HWC 550 Cultured Centered Approach to Social Work Practice
Provides students with an opportunity for self growth while preparing to work with individuals and their families from a cultured centered value
base. The culture centered foundation practice will provide students with a frame of reference for better understanding and appreciation of the difference
of their own culture from the cultures of others.
2 credits
HWC 551 Law and Social Change
Introduces students to the interrelationship of the legal process in the U.S. and the profession of social work. Focuses on the legal process in
general, social welfare law, in particular, and the implications for effective social work practice.
2 credits
HWC 552 Lesbians and Gay Men: Issues in Health Care
An examination of the critical impact that healthcare policies and services have on lesbians and gay men in American society. Issues related to access
to care, discrimination, services, health insurance, healthcare resources within geographical areas and the health status of lesbians and gay men
are examined. Focuses on the issues that lesbians and gay men encounter in their interactions with the healthcare system.
2-3 credits
HWC 553 Chemical Dependency in Special Populations
Covers alcoholism and substance abuse with populations that have been traditionally devalued and oppressed. Focuses on development of skills and
sensitivity to the needs of ethnic groups, women, the elderly, the mentally ill and gay and lesbian people who are chemically dependent. Explores
policy and practice issues related to these populations.
2-3 credits +
HWC 554 Working with African Americans and Hispanics
Teaches students to empower, counsel and work with African Americans and Hispanics in the context of their racial, cultural, social, economic and
political reality. Emphasizes students' need to make a conscious inventory of their own backgrounds, including their race, culture and geographic
area of rearing and residence, as factors that contribute to their attitudes, behaviors and biases. Covers knowledge and skill areas that enhance
students' abilities to work effectively with African American and Hispanic individuals, families, groups and communities.
2-3 credits
HWC 555 Supervision in Health and Human Service Organizations
Prepares social workers for the variety of tasks related to supervisory practice in healthcare agencies. Supervision is introduced as a teaching
process, as an administrative function and as a program development tool. Emphasis is on helping workers function effectively with culturally diverse
clients, populations at risk and the chronically ill. Content will include: historical perspective of supervisory practice; supervisor and agency
structure; the organizational context of practice; learning theories; concepts of power, authority and accountability; ethical and clinical issues;
supervisory techniques, skill and self awareness; staff and program development and evaluation.
2 credits
HWC 556 Proposal Writing in the Health and Human Service
Fields
Provides a comprehensive study of the principles and methods used to prepare program, training, research, demonstration and other types of proposals.
Includes extensive workshop practice in developing appropriate writing skills and in locating and accessing funding sources.
2-3 credits +
HWC 557 Cultural Competency: An Ingredient in Enhancing
Treatment Outcomes
Demonstrates that cultural competency, like computer literacy, is a necessity. Outlines how prevention messages and treatment modalities provided
within a cultural context are likely to change attitudes or redirect behaviors. There is a new waive of immigrants and a growing assertion of cultural
identity by groups who were born in the U.S. Therefore, a new communication edict of cultural dialogue is fast becoming part of one's professional
mandate. Hence, the ability to interact with people who are culturally different from the professional is a prerequisite to providing culturally
competent services to these groups.
2 credits +
HWC 558 Human Services Administration
An introduction to the practice of administration of public and nonprofit agencies, theories of management including alternative decision making
models, understanding of organizational structure and process, external and internal functions including interagency collaboration and personnel
and financial management, affirmative action and ethical issues. Combines theory with case examples, practical exercises and other experiential learning
modes.
2 credits
HWC 559 Mental Health
Evidenced-Based Practice
Develops the knowledge and skills necessary for working with individuals with a diagnosis of serious mental illness using recovery-oriented evidence-based
practices. Designed for MSW students and MSW mental health practitioners. Familiarizes students with evidence-based practices, within a
recovery-oriented paradigm, as a general approach to practice as well as specific evidence-based interventions to use for individuals with a diagnosis
of serious mental illness. Students should have a basic knowledge of serious mental illness as pre-or co-requisite, however a review will be provided. Examines
research literature to determine the various levels of support for specific interventions and essential principles for translating research into practice. Identifies
the appropriate treatment outcomes that reflect effective quality mental heath practice. Focus is on providing assessment and treatment to a diverse
group of individuals with a diagnosis of serious mental and will be discussed in detail.
3 credits, spring term +
HWC 561 Implications of Racism for Social Welfare
Examines personal and institutional racism in the U.S. and the effect racism has on the delivery of services to individuals who do not fit the traditional ¯American
model.. Examines the historical relationship between racism and social welfare policies, programs and practice, and contemporary strategies for change.
2 credits
HWC 563 Homelessness, Politics and Public Health
Analyzes homelessness as an issue of social policy, including its history, recent causes and current demographics. Emphasizes the political and economic
context that has made homelessness a major social problem.
2 credits
HWC 566 Advanced Practice in Higher Education
Encourages students in the Student-Community Development Specialization to further develop skills and knowledge necessary for effective practice
in higher education settings. Emphasizes research and organizational theory and practice as applied to campus communities.
1-3 credits
HWC 567 Psychopathology and Psychopharmacology
An overview of the DSM IVTM system of Classification of Mental Disorders. Emphasizes the social work component within the interdisciplinary team.
Special emphasis on assessment. Introduces psychopharmacology and the social work role related to drug management including side effects, risks and
changes over time. Critiques value systems involved in diagnosis and definition of disorders. Prerequisites: HWC 504-505 or permission of instructor.
2 credits+
HWC 568 The Workings of the Brain: Practice Issues for
Social Workers
Addresses the organization, development and functions of the brain and how this influences how we think, feel and behave. Causes of organic changes
in the brain such as substance abuse, disease and injury will be addressed. Advances in neuroscience that have aided in diagnosis and social work
practice will also be covered. Innovative treatment modalities such as EMDR, biofeedback and vagal nerve implants will be presented. Strongly emphasizes
the combination of science and practice issues.
2 credits +
HWC 569 Family Violence and Childhood Sexual Abuse
Introduces students to the incidence and prevalence of childhood sexual abuse as a national problem. Covered are definition issues, sequelae during
childhood, family constellation and adult sequelae. Assessment and current treatment modalities, particularly for families and offenders, will be
addressed as well as ethical and legal dilemmas and the subsequent health related difficulties of this childhood trauma. Special attention is paid
to the cultural dynamics in sexual abuse. Students are expected to develop an awareness of and critically analyze current research.
2 credits +
HWC 570 Computer Technology for Research and Administration
in Health and Human Service Organizations
Introduces students to the application of information technology for health and human service programs and research. Serves as an introduction to
the nature, function and use of the computer in the human services. Emphasis is placed upon computer applications relating to client case management
systems, report writing, fundraising and research. Students acquire elementary skills in report generation, information management and in the use
of the internet. Students are introduced to the world wide web and how it can be used in practice, administration< and research. Extensive hands-on
experience is provided.
2 credits +
HWC 575 Child Welfare: An Overview
Covers the impact of historical and contemporary developments within the field of child welfare. Examines the evaluation of child welfare services
and the role of child care workers. Examines out-of-home care, foster care, group home care and institutional care within the context of traditional
public/voluntary structure of services and the social/political context. Covers services in relation to the changing roles of the family, emergence
of child care.
2 credits
HWC 577 Program Evaluation
Provides an in-depth analysis of the technical requirements of program evaluation and the organizational and political constraints that influence
the evaluation process. Covers techniques in the design and implementation of evaluation research in the health and human services field.
Prerequisites: HWC 511 and 512
2 credits
HWC 578 Advanced Social Work with Groups
Explores the principles and practice of group work in assisting clients to maximize psychosocial functioning. Class members will participate in
an experience that encourages them to realize the power of the group work process and usefulness of this modality and providing clients with the tools
to heal. Group work techniques, context, dynamics, skills and the role of the group facilitator will be discussed. In presenting group work
with special populations students will learn about the impact of issues including development, discrimination, illness, addiction and separation on
the commonality of the human experience as it presents in group practice.
2 credits
HWC 579 Special Topics in Social Welfare
Examines significant timely issues confronting the profession. Topics include violence as a public health problem, issues of aging, racism, gender,
AIDS, the media and others. Topics vary each term as faculty develops specific modules that address one or more of these issues.
2 credits
HWC 580 Seminar on Family Violence
An overview of the phenomenon of family violence in the United States including child abuse, partner abuse and elder abuse. Explores theories of
etiology, including patriarchy, intergenerational family dynamics and substance abuse. Examines programmatic approaches including the legal system
and programs for batterers by utilizing guest speakers from Suffolk County agencies.
2 credits +
HWC 581 Public Health and Community Health Interventions
Examines many of the critical public health issues of today. Students gain an understanding of the concepts underlying social epidemiology and develop
an appreciation of the ways in which the health status of different populations in this country is differentially impacted. Examines community health
planning strategies (e.g. health promotion and health education).
2 credits
HWC 582 Organizational Dynamics and Legal and Ethical
Issues in Health Care
Examines some of the traditional, as well as newer, models through which health care services are delivered. Particular emphasis will be given to
the issue of access to health services as well as the location of the professional social worker within these systems. Students will gain the ability
to conceptualize many of the critical ethical and legal issues impacting the field today.
2 credits
HWC 583 Theories of Social Work
An examination of some basic epistemological issues followed by a consideration of conceptual frameworks potentially useful in studying social work
practice. Focus is on recent intellectual contributions to the social work literature, which enlighten professional practice, purpose and sanction,
and some historical developments. Students utilize a critical analytic perspective to assess the state of the art in social work practice theory.
Special emphasis is directed to the program areas of health, mental health and substance abuse and formulations related to social change. Issues
and priorities for research are considered.
2 credits
HWC 584 Community Analysis and Health Promotion
Explores diverse concepts of community, analyzes a range of community structures, processes and power relationships. Investigates contemporary models,
strategies and tactics of community organizing and health promotion in the U.S. and in selected other countries; and emphasizes efforts made by poor
people, ethnic minorities of color and women to organize and mobilize community groups and movements. Highlights group and community analysis and
organization skills.
2 credits +
HWC 585 Health and Social Planning
Provides a generic understanding of the planning process and exposure to the planning processes used in the organization and delivery of health services.
Explores the various backgrounds, lifestyles and coping mechanisms of patients, with particular attention given to class, race, age and sex, and
how the planning process includes or excludes these factors.
2 credits +
HWC 586 Managed Care and Health Care Delivery
Managed care is currently the main method being used for controlling costs and delivering medical care to clients. Much of what social workers do
in the future will take place within the context of managed care (e.g., case management, social skill development, counseling, etc.). Covers the
history of managed care in the United States, the promises and pitfalls of managed care relative to other payment strategies and how managed care
affects the delivery of services to people. Particular attention is paid to barriers to care and how managed care affects people from disadvantaged
backgrounds (e.g., the homeless, mentally ill).
2 credits +
HWC 587 Empowering the Disenfranchised
Designed as a practicum that aims to enhance the student's ability to promote and work with grass-roots community leaders as they mobilize themselves
toward being a positive force in the arena of state politics on behalf of those in need.
2 credits
HWC 588 Qualitative Health Research Methods
The class works as a team on a joint project. Topics include problem formulation, instrument construction, sampling strategy, interviewing, data
transcription and data analysis.
Prerequisites: HWC 511 and 512
2 credits
HWC 589 Biostatistics
An introduction to the analysis and interpretation of quantitative data using biostatistical methods. Examines three interrelated issues: the nature
of quantitative data and their relationship to social, psychological and biological concepts; the different ways data can be presented to help others
understand research questions and the answers to those questions and the basic and intermediate biostatistical techniques available for analyzing
data. Focuses on how data relate to research questions that are of interest to workers in the health care field Prerequisites: HWC 512 or equivalent
2 credits +
HWC 590 HIV/AIDS
Focuses on central aspects of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, including: the current state of medical knowledge, HIV/AIDS and the law; prejudice and discrimination;
AIDS activism and organizing; grief/death dying; psychosocial issues; redefining the medical model; homophobia, racism, sexism and ableism in
research; treatment and policy; IV drug use, drug treatment and other related issues. Upon completion of this course, students will have met
the educational requirements established by the HIV Primary Care Medicaid Provider Agreement. This requirement is needed to conduct HIV Pre-
and Post-Test Counseling in hospitals and clinic settings.
2 credits +
HWC 591 Student-Community Development Independent
Reading/Colloquia I
Introduces the Student-Community Development Model as an integrated application of social work, community organizations and student development
theories and practice modalities. Examines the history of higher education as related to the evolution of the American college campus and changes
in student culture and needs.
2 credits
HWC 592 Student-Community Development Independent
Reading/Colloquia II
A continuation of HWC 591.
Prerequisite: HWC 591.
2 credits
HWC 593 Student-Community Development Seminar
I
Examines how political, socio-economic, cultural and health issues impact higher education. Emphasizes how these systems influence and shape
student community wellness on the college campus. Critically examines contemporary higher education organizational structures, planning modalities
and intervention strategies.
3 credits
HWC 594 Student-Community Development Seminar
II
A continuation of HWC 593. Explores and develops intervention strategies, organizational structures and planning parameters utilizing campus-based
case studies. Examines the role and placement of change agents within the campus-life arena.
Prerequisite: HWC 593.
3 credits
HWC 595 Independent Study
Independent study with an individual faculty member.
1-3 credits
HWC 596 Marketing for
Health and Human Service Organizations
Presents theory, principles and methods of marketing as applied to non-profit and governmental health and human service organizations. Focuses
on the planning and implementation of marketing projects aimed at developing programs and attracting clientele, funds and public support. Requires
students to analyze and develop a marketing plan for a specific organization.
2 credits
HWC 597 Case Management
Open only to students who have completed the Case Management Certificate Program and have completed 15 additional hours of assignments. Students
will be graded S/F.
2 credits
HWC 598 Issues in Higher
Education
Examines current issues which arise in institutions of higher education, utilizing alternative conflict resolution and mediation to provide the
framework to examine a variety of social issues on college campuses. Explores such issues as diversity, violence, substance abuse and mental
health.
2 credits
HWC 599 Maintenance of Matriculation
For students who are maintaining matriculation while engaging in consultation with faculty regarding completion of courses and/or the master's
project. Students will be graded S/F.
1 credit
HWL 500 Study at Touro
For students in the MSW/JD program and who are maintaining matriculation while enrolled at Touro Law Center.
0 credits
HWL 501 Study at Our Lady of the Lakes
For students who are maintaining matriculation while enrolled at Our Lady of the Lakes University.
0 credits
+ This course meets the requirement for an elective in the Health Specialization.
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