Information for Criminal Justice Majors

Information for Criminal Justice Majors

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ)

The Criminal Justice (CJ) program is designed to prepare students for the professional careers in (1) law enforcement, (2) corrections, and (3) pre-law. It provides as broad understanding of the criminal justice system as practiced throughout the United States. The program is most suited for people who have at least two years of previous college study (51-60 semester hours) and are employed.

The program can be completed in 18 months. To accommodate the need of working adults, the courses are offered on Saturdays.

Admission Requirements and Procedures

Candidates must meet the following requirements for admission:

- Two years of college education (51-60 semester hours)

- A minimum grade point average of 2.0

- At least two years of related work experience

Procedure

- Complete Miles College application for admission

- Pay $25.00 application fee

- Submit official copies of transcripts from schools and colleges attended to the Director of Criminal Justice Program

Information for History Majors

A major in history opens doors to further education. Since the foundation of historical inquiry is research, critical thinking, and writing. A major in history would allow a student to pursue graduate education. Many history majors continue and get their Masters and Ph.D.s in history or the other social sciences. A large number are skilled enough in researching and writing to go straight to law school.

A history major is also an asset to any student who wishes to not continue to graduate school. Today employers are hiring history majors to conduct research and history majors have found a special niche in the business world because of their exceptional critical, analytical and writing abilities.

A history program can offer experience in growing field of public history, which is the understanding of how to record, display and represent history to a popular audience. A history major with experience in public history can then market their abilities to libraries, institutes, and museums to gain full time employment.

Information for Political Science Majors

A degree in Political Science prepares you for a career in law, business, journalism, public and international affairs, federal government, state and local government, teaching, interest groups, and campaign management.

The requirements for a major and a minor in Political Science are as follows:

Student will have completed at least 40 hours of General Studies courses including ED 111, ED 112 that have been taken at Miles and/or have been transferred and accepted from another college or university, and must have passed the English Proficiency Exam (EPE) administered by Miles College. Under special circumstances, the EPE requirement may be relaxed for one more semester.

By the mid-term of the semester in which these requirements will be completed, the student must apply for admission to the major program using the prescribed application form available in the Division Office. Notification of selection shall be communicated by the Division within two weeks.

Student must have a 1.80 GPA in accordance with the College catalog.

The student must be able to demonstrate competency in reading and writing as deemed appropriate by the Division Chair (with input from the Political Science faculty). The Division Chair and the faculty committee will make the final decision.

After acceptance into the program, students must maintain a 2.5 overall average in the major area including Divisional requirements and major electives. Students who drop below a 2.5 grade average, either overall or in Political Science courses, will be given one semester to bring grades up (under special circumstances this may be extended to a second semester as determined by the Division Chair and Political Science faculty members). At that time, students will be required to drop his/her major in Political Science.

If student has in course of his/her General Education Studies taken Political Science courses (e.g. at another college), these courses may be applied to the major (will be decided on individual basis).
These criteria are supplemental requirements to the College catalog. Under certain special circumstances there may be the need to alter these guidelines. This can occur only with the Division Chair's permission and vote of the Political Science faculty.

All Political Science majors are encouraged to join the Political Science Club.

Information for Social Work Majors

Social Work majors are required to complete a total of 128 semester hours for a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree. This program is accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE), the national accrediting agency for undergraduate and graduate degrees in Social Work.

Students wishing to major in Social Work should understand that the program includes 500 hours of supervised field instruction in the senior year.

Social Work majors have an organization of their own through which they try to reach out and help people in the communities. Graduates from our nationally accredited BSW program are qualified for employment in public and private human services agencies that provide a variety of services to all income levels. Possible areas of employment are family and children's services, public social services programs, medical and psychiatric social work, industrial counseling, rehabilitation services, legal services, corrections, juvenile court, programs for the elderly, group work, social planning and administration, community development and organization, and emerging opportunities in social work. Completion of the major program prepares the student for local, state and federal merit jobs, advanced standing in graduate programs in social work, and qualifies the student for application to become a licensed social worker in the State of Alabama.

Information for Social Science Education Majors

Social Science Education majors need a total of 161 hours. They must complete the requirements for the professional certificate in high school (See the Chairperson of the Division of Education for specific information concerning the State of Alabama requirements for professional certification.

Course Descriptions

Criminal Justice (CJ)

CJ 300 (Module 1) Introduction to the Criminal Justice System - (3) Criminal justice as system consisting of interaction between three main components: police, courts, and corrections. Focus on investigation, arrest, prosecution, trial, conviction, sentence, incarceration and community supervision.
CJ 310 (Module 2) Crime and Criminality - (3) Analysis of causes and impact of crime/delinquency and criminal/delinquent behavior.

CJ 320 (Module 3) Criminology - (3) Theories dealing with both functional and conflict perspectives on crime and criminal behavior.

CJ 330 (Module 4) Criminal Justice and Public Policy - (3) The formation and implementation of public policy; the roles of major governmental institutions in policy-making and their impact on the criminal justice systems.

CJ 340 (Module 5) Criminal Justice Administration - (3) Administrative aspects of three main components of the justice system: police, courts, and corrections. Organization and management of police, judicial and correctional agencies examined.

CJ 350 (Module 6) Criminal Justice Statistics - (3) An introduction to statistical methods that emphasize the application of descriptive and inferential techniques to criminal justice data and research.

CJ 360 (Module 7) Criminal Law - (3) Development of criminal law, elements of criminal offense, types of offenses and defenses, case analysis and legal terminology.

CJ 361 (Module 8) Criminal Evidence - (3) System of rules and standards (state and federal) by which admission of proof as trial is regulated.

CJ 370 (Module 9) Criminal Procedure - (3) Process utilized to convict and punish. Analysis of legal steps of criminal proceeding from investigation through punishment.

CJ 400 (Module 12) Probation, Pardon and Parole - (3) Probation, pardon and parole systems in the United States. Emphasis on pre-sentence investigation, classification, offender selection, supervision and administration.

CJ 410 (Module 13) Criminalistics - An Overview - (3) Relationship between physical sciences and administration of criminal justice. Identification and application of types of physical evidence involving analysis and comparison (laboratory component included).

CJ 420 (Module 14) Constitutional Law - (3) Constitutional Law is studied as it relates to law enforcement. It also includes a study of Supreme Court decisions affecting law enforcement officers, right to counsel, search and seizure, due process and civil rights.

CJ 430 (Module 15) Juvenile Justice - (3) Specializes in agencies and procedures developed to deal with juveniles. Emphasis on juvenile court system and emerging philosophy.

CJ 440 (Module 16) Ethics and the Criminal Justice System - (3) Philosophical questions regarding societal control of crime and deviance. Topics include criminalization theories of punishment, exercise of discretion, prediction of behavior, corruption, concepts of justice and research ethics.

CJ 450 (Module 17) Police Administrative Organization and Behavior - (3) Functional and structural approaches to organization. Behavioral study of administration, organizations, and individuals. Effect of group and peer dynamics on decision making.

CJ 460 (Module 18) Criminal Justice Research Methods - (3) Research methods with particular application to field of criminal justice. Elementary research design and descriptive statistics. Designed to enable students to interpret data (e.g., Uniform Crime Reports and demographic studies) commonly used in field.

Geography (GE)

GE 301 Principles of Geography - (3) Deals with the cause-effect relationship between humans and their physical environment. The many ways in which the geological elements of climate, location, soil, vegetation, land formation, and water bodies condition and determine human development.

GE 302 The Geography of North America - (3) This course deals with the nature and character of places in the United States and Canada especially as caused by relationships between humans and their environment.

GE 401 Regional Geography - (3) The physiographic features and the economic aspects of selected regions and the development of modern nationalistic movements and the functional position of these geographic regions in the world's commercial life.

History (HI)

HI 101 World Civilizations I: (3) An interdisciplinary approach to the study of world history from prehistoric times to the modern era. This course examines basic old world cultures of Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas. Emphasis is placed on how such phenomena as economics, political institutions, ideas, cultural diffusion, and international tensions have shaped world cultures.

HI 102 World Civilizations II: (3) An interdisciplinary approach to the study of world history from the early modern era to the present. An emphasis is placed on showing how pre-twentieth century sources have shaped the twentieth century. A critical examination will be made of such themes as nationalism, colonialism, revolutions, industrialism, globalization and the impact of the scientific revolution on world cultures. Prerequisite: HI 101

HI 301 American History I: (3) A survey of American history from Pre-Columbian Civilizations to the close of the Civil War and Reconstruction. Emphasis will be placed on economic, political, social and cultural themes. The scope of this class will not only examine domestic issues, but also the interaction of the United States within an international and transnational context.

HI 302 American History II: (3) A survey of American history from 1877 to the present. Emphasis will be placed on economic, political, social and cultural themes. The scope of this class will not only examine domestic issues, but also the interaction of the United States within an international and transnational context.

HI 303 Alabama History: (3) This course deals with the regionalist character of the State’s role in American history from Pre-Columbian Civilization to the 20th Century. This course examines economic, political, social and cultural themes related to the history of Alabama, in addition to the role Alabama has played within a global context from European colonization to post-industrial globalization.

HI 308 African American History: (3) A survey of the role of African Americans in United States history. Emphasis is placed on slavery, and on economic, political, social, and cultural developments since emancipation. In addition, this course will also examine the intersections and parallels of the experience of African Americans within the context of the African Diaspora.

HI 320 Early American History: (3) The age of exploration, colonization, and developments leading to the American Revolution, 1492-1783. Emphasis on the contribution of the era to American political, social and intellectual tradition. The scope of this class will not only examine domestic issues, but also the interaction of the United States within an international and transnational context. Prerequisites HI 101, HI 102.

HI 321 Nineteenth Century America: (3) Examines developments in 19th-century America and their impact on American society and culture. Attention is given to the rise of mass democracy and mass entertainments: westward expansion and the Indian Wars; romanticism; religion and world power. The scope of this class will not only examine domestic issues, but also the interaction of the United States within an international and transnational context. Prerequisites HI 101, HI 102.

HI 322 Twentieth Century America: (3) Causes and course of Progressive era, World War I, post-war isolationism, the New Deal, World War II, Cold War America, the Protest and Civil Rights era and contemporary history. The scope of this class will not only examine domestic issues, but also the interaction of the United States within an international and transnational context. Prerequisites HI 101, HI 102.

HI 330 Ancient Europe: (3) This course provides a survey of Western traditions from the beginnings through the end of the Middle Ages. Emphasis is on patterns of thinking and on those institutions most distinctive for the Western tradition. This course will also place the West within the context of a global perspective. Prerequisites HI 101, HI 102.

HI 331 Medieval-Early Modern Europe: (3) European history from the fall of the Roman Empire to the Renaissance. This course will emphasize the literary, artistic, intellectual, religious, and cultural achievements of Renaissance Italy, the rise and growth of Protestantism, and the Catholic reaction, against the background of the economic, political, and social developments in Western Europe. This course will also place the West within the context of a global perspective. Prerequisites HI 101, HI 102.

HI 332 Modern Europe: (3) European history from the close of the Napoleonic Wars through the two world worlds. Particular attention will be paid to Europe’s pivotal role in world affairs during this period and the factors leading to the nations’ decline as major global powers. This course will also place the West within the context of a global perspective. Prerequisites HI 101, HI 102.

HI 341 Latin American History: (3) A cross-cultural history of Latin America focusing on women, Native Americans, African-Americans, mestizos, and mulattoes in historical context. This course will also place Latin America within the context of a global perspective. Prerequisites HI 101, HI 102.

HI 342 Asian History: (3) This course is an introduction to political, cultural, and economic history from antiquity to the present. It places special emphasis not only on the study of important Asian kings and leaders but also on the various religions that originated in Asia. This course will also place Asia within the context of a global perspective. Prerequisites HI 101, HI 102.

HI 350 Thinking and Writing About History: (3) Advanced training in historical methods and historiography. Emphasis on review of literature of historical inquiry ranging from antiquity to the present and analysis of methodologies, interpretations, values, evidence, and conclusions found in the diversity of historical writings. Prerequisites HI 101, HI 102.

HI 408 Southern History: (3) Study of Southern history from the Early Republic to the present. Emphasis is placed on slavery and race, social structure, Southern identity and values, the road to secession, Southern distinctiveness, industrialization, global issues and politics.

HI 412 African History: (3) A survey course dealing with the essential themes of African history from ancient civilization to the present. It includes such themes as economics, political institutions, ancient civilizations, the Atlantic Slave Trade, imperialism, and nationhood. This course will place the history of the people of Africa within a continental as well as global context.

HI 450 Special Topics – (3) U.S. History: Special topics in history focusing on shifting regional and thematic studies within a global context that may emphasize an interdisciplinary approach. Subject matter will vary. Subjects covered may include women’s history, ethnic history, political history etc. Prerequisites HI 101, HI 102.

HI 451 Special Topics – (3) European History: Special topics in history focusing on shifting regional and thematic studies within a global context that may emphasize an interdisciplinary approach. Subject matter will vary. Subjects covered may include women’s history, ethnic history, political history, specific regions or countries etc. Prerequisites HI 101, HI 102.

HI 452 Special Topics – (3) Non-Western History: Special topics in history focusing on shifting regional and thematic studies within a global context that may emphasize an interdisciplinary approach. Subject matter will vary. Subject matter will vary. Subjects covered may include women’s history, ethnic history, political history, specific regions or countries etc. Prerequisites HI 101, HI 102.

HI 453 Special Topics – (3) Comparative History: Special topics in history focusing on shifting regional and thematic studies within an global context that may emphasize an interdisciplinary approach. Subject matter will vary. Subject matter will vary. Subjects covered may include women’s history, ethnic history, political history, specific regions or countries etc. Prerequisites HI 101, HI 102.

HI 460 Directed Independent Study- (3) Topics may vary. Students will select a full time faculty member as a mentor for this class. Students will choose to either write an original research paper or work as a public history intern under the direction of their mentor. Prerequisites HI 101, HI 102.

Philosophy (PI)

PI 216 Introduction to Philosophy - (3) An examination for major problems such as the nature of knowledge, reality, truth, morality, and the relations of philosophy to science and religion; analysis and synthesis; valid and invalid arguments. No prerequisites.

Political Science (PS)

PS 201 Introduction to American Government - (3) An introductory course designed to acquaint the student with the origin, development, structure, and function of the American system of government. Emphasis is placed on the political processes produced by individuals and institutions.

PS 300 Introduction to Political Science - (3) An introduction to the study of conflict and competition for political power. This course focused on the nature, principles, and limits of political authority.

PS 301 Indian- Government and Politics - (3) An introductory course designed to acquaint the student with the political process in India. Emphasis is placed on the federal political institutions.

PS 302 Public Policy - (3) This course deals with the essential ingredients of American policy making. The major domestic policy areas, e.g. energy, environment, economy and civil rights are explored. The objectives of those who have been active in shaping policies including government officials and interested groups are explained. Prerequisite: PS 201.

PS 303 State and Local Governments - (3) A study of the nature and background of state and local government units in the United States, and the organization and function of these governmental units. Prerequisite: PS 201.

PS 305 Civil Rights and Civil Liberties - (3) This course attempts to cope primarily with the major problems of maintaining a balance in American society between liberty and order, between diversity and uniformity, and most importantly, between individual rights, and collective needs. Recognizing that the judiciary has become critical in the protection of individual rights, the emphasis will be on court decisions dealing with racial discrimination, free speech, separation of church and state, and the rights of the criminally accused. Prerequisites: PS 201 and PS 300.

PS 306 Municipal Government - (3) A study of local municipalities in the United States; legal aspects of city government; local election problems; types of municipal government; problems of metropolitan areas, relationship of cities to other units of local governments; problems of city government today, zoning, planning, housing, revenues, and urban renewals. Prerequisites: PS 201 and PS 303.

PS 400 Public Law and Judicial Process - (3) The nature of public and private law; the development of the Anglo-American legal system; the theories of law and jurisprudence; American court system; exercise of judicial power; restraints upon courts; written constitution, and the impact of selected judicial decisions. Prerequisite: PS 300.

PS 401 Comparative Government - (3) A comparative study of political institutions, processes and practices of various nation-states, and selected concepts and ideals which underlie their political systems. Prerequisite: PS 300.

PS 403 Non-Western Political Systems - (3) A study of selected political systems, many of which are still in the developing stages. Included are countries within the Asian, African, and Latin American regions. Prerequisite: PS 300.

PS 404 International Relations and Politics - (3) The study of interactions among sovereign nation-states. Included are such concepts as balance of power, interdependency, imperialism, neo-colonialism, and "super" powers in a changing political and economic environment. Prerequisite: PS 300.

PS 405 Political Ideologies - (3) An examination of major political ideologies and major historically interrelated issues to political analysis, development and change in the major ideologies of the era, including communism, corporatism, fascism, liberalism, and socialism. Prerequisite: PS 300.

PS 406 Political Theory - (3) a study of the philosophical foundations of Western Civilization from Plato to the present. Prerequisite: PS 300.

PS 410 Public Administration - (3) A study of institutions and processes of government administration and management. Prerequisite: PS 201.

PS 412 Administration of Criminal Justice - (3) Selected topics in the area of criminal justice will be analyzed and critiqued. Judicial inquiry into crime, including the jurisdiction of various courts, is also analyzed. Prerequisite: PS 201.

PS 416 Public Administration Internship - (3) Students will work a minimum of ten hours a week in a federal, local, or state agency or office approved by the instructor. The work will be under the supervision of a member of the agency or office in which the student is placed for a period of 100 hours or ten weeks. During this internship period, the student will attend a three-hour seminar every two weeks to discuss, receive, and disseminate information pertinent to problems and contemporary issues in public administration. Prerequisites: PS 303 and PS 410.

Social Science (SS)

SS 101 African-American Experience - (3) A survey course of the history of African-Americans in the United States. The African background, the origin and development of slavery, the abolitionist and protest movements, legislative and judicial efforts to achieve racial equality, and contributions of African-Americans to American society. Special emphasis is placed on the economic and political rights of African-Americans since the 1960s.

SS 301 Social Statistics - (3) Elementary techniques and analyses applied to social and behavioral data; preparation and use of graphs and tables; measures of central tendency and dispersion; probability and sampling; tests of significance and measures of association. Prerequisite: MA 101.

SS 302 Social Psychology - (3) Critical examination of contemporary social theory in the light of modern psychology and sociology. Specifically, the relationship between culture and personality, the information and attitudes involved in cooperation-competition, emotional climate and structure of group interaction, dynamics of group leadership, and relationship between sexes, classes, and races. Prerequisite: SO 300.

SS 303 Introduction to Anthropology - (3) A study of preliterate societies, their social and cultural institutions and their contributions to civilizations. Special emphasis is given to the study of the origin of the human race, language, family, religion, ideas, law and government. Applied anthropology and present day cultural trends are also analyzed.

SS 380 (Module 10) Juvenile Delinquency - (3) Juvenile delinquency in modern society. Nature, scope, causes, treatments, and reaction to juvenile delinquency. Evaluation of various delinquency prevention and diversion programs.

SS 390 (Module 11) Police Community Relations - (3) Relationships between police and public. Focus on problem areas, crime prevention programs, communications, community participation and police discretion.

SS 403 Methods of Social Research I - (3) A study of fundamentals of social scientific inquiry; concept formation, hypothesis testing; empirical laws and empirical generalizations, explanation and prediction; measurement, sampling; data gathering techniques and research design. Prerequisites: SO 300 and SS 301.

SS 404 Methods of Social Research II - (3) An intensive analysis of social data and statistics; application of research principles; data collection; coding and data preparation; computer software systems; report writing. Prerequisites: Advanced junior classification; SO 301 and SS 403.

Sociology (SO)

SO 300 Introduction to Sociology - (3) An introductory course designed to acquaint the student with the origin, growth, development, structure, and function of social institutions. Emphasis is placed upon the social processes of human associations which stem from the interaction between persons and groups.

SO 301 South Asian Society and Culture - (3) Exploration of the major social and cultural institutions in seven developing countries constituting the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and Maldives. Emphasis will be placed on the cultural context and social realities of poverty in South Asia.

SO 304 Race and Ethnic Relations - (3) Deals with the history of immigration and ethnic composition of the population in the United States, problems of minority groups; adjustment and assimilation, immigration, legislation, and administration. Prerequisite: SO 300.

SO 307 Marriage and Family - (3) The study of contemporary trends in marriage and domestic relations and their ethnological and historical backgrounds; marriage laws, mate selection, husband and wife relationship; size of family and the role of the child. Prerequisite: SO 300.

SO 309 Criminology - (3) The development of the criminal within a cultural and social milieu. The theory and practice of punishment; the analysis, description, and administration of criminal law, including courts and police, jails and prisons, probation, pardon and parole.

SO 310 Social Problems - (3) An analysis of such current social issues as population growth, crime, poverty, war, and aging population with specific emphasis on the theory and basis of personal and social disorganization. Prerequisite: SO 300.

SO 314 Human Sexuality - (3) A study of information, trends, and problems relating to human sexual matters and a reexamination of the place and meaning of sexuality in our lives and in our society. The subject matter will include a broad range of disciplines, including theology, biology, sociology, education, counseling, medicine, psychology, and law.

SO 316 Death and Dying - (3) An examination of issues relating to death and dying from sociological and social-psychological perspectives. The relationship between age and the meaning of death, characterization of the dying process and recent trends in the handling of death and dying.

SO 317 Introduction to Gerontology - (3) An examination of biological, sociological and psychological aspects of the aging process; behavioral and structural implications of the aging population in America; emphasis on aging and interpersonal behavior; aging and social intervention.

SO 318 The Aging Black Family in American Society - (3) Exploration of some cultural and ethnic components in the aging Black family in America; intra- and inter-generational relations; family-related role negotiations and transitions.

SO 319 Biology and Psychology of Aging - (3) Survey of current understanding about the physical, mental and emotional aspects of aging. The course addresses fitness, quality of life, degenerative processes and other health issues, cognition, memory, and emotional responses to the changing human body in the aging process.

SO 320 Sociology of Aging - (3) Sociological issues of aging, including the changing roles and needs of the aging individual in the family and in society. The course addresses the impact of an aging population on social institutions as well as the impact of those institutions on the individual.

SO 321 Minority Aging - (3) Cross-cultural examination of issues of aging in racial and ethnic groups, with emphasis on the special problems of minority groups, including immigrants, health care services, family resources, religious and spiritual life.

SO 401 Health Care and the Aging - (3) This course addresses health care issues of the aging, including access to health care services and the ability of health care systems to deliver the kind of care needed by the elderly. It also addresses quality of care, resources, practical issues such as transportation, housing, maintaining level of independent living vs. custodial care; maintaining quality of life.

SO 402 Seminar: Delivering Services to the Aging - (3) The course addresses practical problems involved in delivering services to the aging. It is designed to be taken concurrently with SO 403.

SO 403 Field Internship (Practicum Gerontology) - (3) Placement in community organizations dealing with elderly persons. Students are placed in the agency 10 hours per week.

SO 449 Senior Seminar - (1) Familiarity with scholarly writings is stressed. Career plans and graduate studies are discussed.

Social Work (SWK)

SWK 300 Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare - (3) The historical development of professional social work, social work values, ethics, practice principles, fields of practice, and social work modalities. No prerequisites.

SWK 301 Social Work Practice I - (2) A laboratory course with content and learning experiences designed to facilitate the development of professional social work interviewing and case recording skills. It includes the development of skills in writing, speaking, listening, video recording, and computerized recording of a generalis case record. Prerequisite: SWK 300.

SWK 302 Social Work Practice II - (3) The integration of knowledge, skills, values, and techniques acquired from SWK 301 into the six-stage General Method (i.e. Engagement, Data Collection, Assessment, Intervention, Evaluation and Termination). Prerequisites: SWK 300 and SWK 301.

SWK 303 Social Work Practice III - (3) The application of the six-stage General Method with written and oral case presentations. Prerequisites: SWK 301 and 302.

SWK 304 Human Behavior and Social Environment I - (3) Major concepts and theories of the biological, social, and behavioral sciences from an ecological systems perspective for generalist social work practice. Prerequisite: SWK 300.

SWK 305 Human Behavior and Social Environment II - (3) The social systems perspective of the General Method with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations. Prerequisite: SWK 300.

SWK 306 Social Welfare Policy and Services I - (3) The analysis of the historical and philosophical development of social welfare; its relationship to social, political, economic, and cultural institutions. Prerequisite: SWK 300.

SWK 307 Social Welfare Policy and Services II - (3) Social Welfare Policy development, program analysis, and policy advocacy generalist social work practice. Prerequisites: SWK 300 and SWK 306.

SWK 308 Child Welfare - (3) The historical development of child welfare as a field of social work practice. Federal, state, and local policies designed to meet the needs of children and their families.

SWK 309 Social Services for Exceptional Children - (3) An overview of physical, psychological, social, emotional, educational needs of children with developmental disabilities and their families, and federal, state, and local social service programs for developmentally disabled children. Case presentations and role play required.

SWK 310 Social Work Practice with Aged - (3) Specific intervention techniques for generalist social work practice with the aged. Oral and written case presentations required.

SWK 311 Social Work Practice with Families - (3) Theoretical approaches to the analysis and treatment of families seeking social work intervention. Oral and written case presentations required.

SWK 312 Social Work Practice in Health Care Settings - (3) Treatment modalities for generalist social work practice in various health care settings. Case presentations required. No prerequisites.

SWK 313 Substance Abuse - (3) This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of the historical role of chemical addiction as a behavioral syndrome and also the associated theories of causation and physiological implications of addiction for General Practitioners. Nor prerequisites.

SWK 314 Introduction to Mental Health - (3) Students will obtain knowledge of the theories and research regarding etiology of various mental disorders and the impact of these disorders on the client system. No prerequisites.

SWK 315 Introduction to Family Therapy - (3) A foundational methods course, this component will provide a conceptual framework that teaches Generalist Practitioners techniques needed for providing family therapy for the clients they will serve. No prerequisites.

SWK 410 Applied Social Research - (3) Application of the research process and proposal formation for generalist social work practice with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations. A written research proposal is required. Prerequisites: SS 301 and SS 403.

SWK 415 Eclectic Writing for Generalist Practitioners - (3) Through didactic and computer instruction, the student will acquire the skills needed to critically analyze and synthesize data given for the purpose of service delivery. No prerequisites.

SWK 416 Field Practicum and Seminar I - (3) Application of social work knowledge, values, ethics and practice principles in a social service agency with assigned field practicum supervision. Seminar attendance and a signed agency student contractual agreement required. Prerequisites: All core and Liberal Arts requirements.

SWK 417 Field Practicum and Seminar II - (3) Proficient application of the General Method in problem solving with an individual, a group, and a community in a social service agency with assigned agency field practicum supervision. Application to the State of Alabama Board of Social Work Examiner and seminar attendance required. Prerequisite: SWK 416.

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