Courses Offered During Fall 2009

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UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

Course Number Course Title Instructor Meeting Time Office Hours
SW 310 Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare Fong, Rowena Mondays,Wednesdays 12:30 - 2:00 pm Mondays and Wednesdays 2:00-3:00 and by appointment
SW 310 Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare Padilla, Yolanda Mondays,Wednesdays 12:30 - 2:00 pm Thursdays 2:00-3:00 and by appointment
SW 311 World Religions Masumian, Farnaz Web-based Thursdays 1:30-2:30
SW 312 Generalist Social Work Practice: Knowledge, Values, and Skills Kimbell, Kristie Mondays,Wednesdays 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Tuesdays 11:00-1:00 and by appointment
SW 312 Generalist Social Work Practice: Knowledge, Values, and Skills Shorkey, Clay Mondays,Wednesdays 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Mondays and Wednesdays 12:15-1:15 and by appointment
SW 313 Social Work Research Methods Cubbin, Catherine Mondays,Wednesdays 9:30 - 11:00 am Mondays and Wednesdays 11:00-12:00 and by appointment
SW 313 Social Work Research Methods Gerlach, Beth Mondays,Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:30 pm Mondays and Wednesdays 3:00-4:00 and by appointment
SW 318 (Mon-Wed) Social Work Statistics Kassler, Max Mondays,Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:30 pm Mondays 3:00-4:00 and by appointment
SW 318 (Tues-Thurs) Social Work Statistics Kassler, Max Tuesdays,Thursdays 3:30 - 5:00 pm Mondays 3:00-4:00 and by appointment
SW 323K Social Welfare Programs, Policies, and Issues Ferguson, Miguel Mondays,Wednesdays 11:00 am - 12:30 pm By appointment
SW 325 (Mon/Wed) Foundations of Social Justice: Values, Diversity, Power and Oppression Murillo, Rosamaria Mondays, Wednesdays 9:30 - 11:00 am By appointment
SW 325 (Tues/Thurs) Foundations of Social Justice: Values, Diversity, Power and Oppression Murillo, Rosamaria Tuesdays,Thursdays 11:00 am - 12:30 pm By appointment
SW 327 Human Behavior and the Social Environment Faulkner, Monica Tuesdays,Thursdays 9:30 - 11:00 am Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:00-12:00
SW 327 Human Behavior and the Social Environment Malone, Pamela Mondays,Wednesdays 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Mondays and Wednesdays 12:30-1:00 and by appointment
SW 332 Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families Kassler, Dina Mondays,Wednesdays 12:30 - 2:00 pm Mondays 4:00-5:00
SW 332 Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families Smith, Robin Mondays,Wednesdays 12:30 - 2:00 pm By appointment
SW 333 Social Work Practice with Groups Gilbert, Dorie Mondays,Wednesdays 2:30 - 4:00 pm Tuesdays 12:00-2:00 and by appointment
SW 333 Social Work Practice with Groups Kassler, Dina Mondays,Wednesdays 2:30 - 4:00 pm Mondays 4:00-5:00
SW 334 Social Work Practice in Organizations and Communities Lauderdale, Michael Tuesdays,Thursdays 12:30 - 2:00 pm Fridays 9:00-12:00
SW 334 Social Work Practice in Organizations and Communities McKee, Steve Mondays,Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:30 pm Wednesdays 3:00-4:00 and by appointment
SW 360K Loss and Grief: Individual, Family and Cultural Perspectives Armour, Norton Tuesdays 2:30 - 5:30 pm Tuesdays 1:30-2:15 and by appointment
SW 360K Organizational Leadership Cleveland, Lynda Mondays 5:30 - 8:30 pm By appointment
SW 360K Contemporary Issues in Adoption and Foster Care Fong, Rowena Mondays 5:30 - 8:30 pm Mondays and Wednesdays 2:00-3:00 and by appointment
SW 360K Theatre for Dialogue: Exploring Interpersonal Violence Hoare, Lynn Wednesdays 2:00 - 5:00 pm Wednesdays 1:00-2:00
SW 360K Services to Abused and Neglected Children Johnson, Christine Tuesdays 8:30 - 11:30 am Tuesdays 11:30-12:30 and by appointment
SW 360K Principles of Recovery and Relapse Prevention Jones-Swann, Laura Mondays,Wednesdays 9:30 - 11:00 am Mondays 1:00-2:00, Wednesdays 11:00-12:30, and by appointment
SW 360K Leadership in the Community Lauderdale, Michael Mondays 1:00 - 4:00 pm Fridays 9:00-12:00
SW 360K Treatment of Chemical Dependence Shorkey, Clay Wednesdays 5:30 - 8:30 pm Mondays and Wednesdays 12:15-1:15 and by appointment
SW 360K Social Work Practice with Kinship Care Waters, Marilyn Thursdays 2:30 - 5:30 pm Thursdays 1:30-2:30 and by appointment
SW 360K Confronting LGBTQ Oppression Whalley, Shane Fridays 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Fridays 10:30-11:30
SW 444 Field Seminar Rubio, Ruth Tuesdays 3:00 - 7:00 pm Tuesdays 2:00-2:45 and by appointment
SW 444 Field Seminar Walsh, Susan Tuesdays 5:30 - 9:30 pm Tuesdays 4:00-5:00, Thursdays 12:30-1:30, and by appointment
SW 640/641 Social Work Practicum Field   

GRADUATE COURSES

MSSW Foundation

Course Number Course Title Instructor Meeting Time Office Hours
SW 381R Human Behavior and the Social Environment Fowler, Dawn Mondays 2:30 - 5:30 pm Mondays 12:00-2:00 and by appointment
SW 381R Human Behavior and the Social Environment Jensen, Greg Tuesdays 5:30 - 8:30 pm By appointment
SW 381R Human Behavior and the Social Environment Thompson, Sanna Thursdays 2:30 - 5:30 pm Mondays 12:00-1:00 and by appointment
SW 381R (Thurs) Human Behavior and the Social Environment Aguilar, Jemel Thursdays 5:30 - 8:30 pm Wednesdays 1:00-2:00 and by appointment
SW 381R (Wed) Human Behavior and the Social Environment Aguilar, Jemel Wednesdays 5:30 - 8:30 pm Wednesdays 1:00-2:00 and by appointment
SW 381S Foundations of Social Justice: Values, Diversity, Power and Oppression McRae, Amanda Fridays 8:30 - 11:30 am By appointment
SW 381S Foundations of Social Justice: Values, Diversity, Power and Oppression Rountree, Michele Fridays 8:30 - 11:30 am Fridays 11:30-2:00 and by appointment
SW 381S Foundations of Social Justice: Values, Diversity, Power and Oppression Smith, Matt Fridays 8:30 - 11:30 am Fridays 11:30-12:30 and by appointment
SW 381S Foundations of Social Justice: Values, Diversity, Power and Oppression Sudolsky, Mitch Fridays 8:30 - 11:30 am Thursdays 4:00-5:00, Fridays 11:30-12:30, and by appointment
SW 381S Foundations of Social Justice: Values, Diversity, Power and Oppression Sudolsky, Mitch Thursdays 5:30 - 8:30 pm Thursdays 4:00-5:00, Fridays 11:30-12:30, and by appointment
SW 381T Dynamics of Organizations and Communities Barton, John Mondays 5:30 - 8:30 pm By appointment
SW 381T Dynamics of Organizations and Communities Frogge, Stephanie Tuesdays 2:30 - 5:30 pm Mondays and Wednesdays 2:00-3:00 and by appointment
SW 381T Dynamics of Organizations and Communities McCaskill, Chris Thursdays 5:30 - 8:30 pm By appointment
SW 381T (Thurs) Dynamics of Organizations and Communities Streeter, Cal Thursdays 2:30 - 5:30 pm Wednesdays 1:00-2:15, Thursdays 1:00-2:15, and by appointment
SW 381T (Wed) Dynamics of Organizations and Communities Streeter, Cal Wednesdays 2:30 - 5:30 pm Wednesdays 1:00-2:15, Thursdays 1:00-2:15, and by appointment
SW 383R Social Work Practice I Albracht, Robbie Thursdays 5:30 - 8:30 pm Thursdays 2:00-4:00 and by appointment
SW 383R Social Work Practice I Anderson, Barbara Wednesdays 8:30 - 11:30 am By appointment
SW 383R Social Work Practice I Armenta, Kathy Wednesdays 8:30 - 11:30 am Wednesdays 2:30-3:30 and by appointment
SW 383R Social Work Practice I Cavazos, Elaine Thursdays 8:30 - 11:30 am Thursdays 100-2:30 and by appointment
SW 383R Social Work Practice I Hough, Cossy Thursdays 8:30 - 11:30 am Thursdays 1:00-3:00 and by appointment
SW 383R Social Work Practice I Linseisen, Tammy Thursdays 8:30 - 11:30 am Thursdays 1:00-2:00 and by appointment
SW 383R Social Work Practice I Packheiser, Vicki Wednesdays 8:30 - 11:30 am Wednesdays 12:30-1:30 and by appointment
SW 383R Social Work Practice I Walsh, Susan Thursdays 8:30 - 11:30 am Tuesdays 4:00-5:00, Thursdays 12:30-1:30, and by appointment
SW 384R Field Instruction I Field   
SW 385R Social Work Research Methods Thompson, Sanna Mondays 2:30 - 5:30 pm Mondays 12:00-1:00 and by appointment
SW 385R (Thur Morning) Social Work Research Methods Rubin, Allen Thursdays 8:30 - 11:30 am Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00-5:30
SW 385R (Thurs Evening) Social Work Research Methods Rubin, Allen Thursdays 5:30 - 8:30 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00-5:30
SW 385R (Tues) Social Work Research Methods Choi, Namkee Tuesdays 8:30 - 11:30 am Tuesdays 11:30-1:30, Wednesdays 4:00-5:15 and 8:30-9:30 PM and by appointment
SW 385R (Wed) Social Work Research Methods Choi, Namkee Wednesdays 5:30 - 8:30 pm Tuesdays 11:30-1:30, Wednesdays 4:00-5:15 and 8:30-9:30 PM and by appointment
SW 393R26 Theories and Methods of Group Intervention Gaspar, Lauren Wednesdays 5:30 - 8:30 pm Mondays 11:30-12:30 and by appointment
SW 393R26 Theories and Methods of Group Intervention Kyle, Sarah Mondays 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Mondays 10:30-11:30 and by appointment
SW 393R26 Theories and Methods of Group Intervention Montgomery, Arlene Tuesdays 5:30 - 8:30 pm By appointment
SW 393R3 Theories and Methods of Family Intervention Armour, Marilyn Mondays 5:30 - 8:30 pm Mondays 3:30-5:30 and by appointment
SW 393R3 Theories and Methods of Family Intervention Fagan-Wilen, Ruth Tuesdays 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Tuesdays 10:00-11:00
SW 393R3 Theories and Methods of Family Intervention Franklin, Cynthia Mondays 2:30 - 5:30 pm Mondays 1:00-2:00 and by appointment
SW 393R3 (Thurs) Theories and Methods of Family Intervention Haynes, Pamela Thursdays 5:30 - 8:30 pm By appointment
SW 393R3 (Wed) Theories and Methods of Family Intervention Haynes, Pamela Wednesdays 2:30 - 5:30 pm By appointment
SW 393T16 Social Work Leadership in Human Services Darwin, Tommy Tuesdays 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Tuesdays 3:00-4:30 and by appointment

Clinical Concentration

Course Number Course Title Instructor Meeting Time Office Hours
SW 387C Direct Practice Field Immersion Elective Kretzschmar, Jane Wednesdays 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Wednesdays 10:00-11:00 and by appointment
SW 393R15 (Mon) Couples Counseling Harnden, Susan Mondays 8:30 - 11:30 am Tuesdays 1:30-2:30 and by appointment
SW 393R15 (Tues) Couples Counseling Harnden, Susan Tuesdays 2:30 - 5:30 pm Tuesdays 1:30-2:30 and by appointment
SW 393R16 Dual Diagnoses Webb, Deborah Mondays 5:30 - 8:30 pm Mondays 8:15-8:30 PM and by appointment
SW 393R18 Grief Counseling Ford, Khris Wednesdays 2:30 - 5:30 pm Tuesdays 1:15-2:15 and by appoinment
SW 393R18 Grief Counseling Jervey, Allyson Mondays 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Mondays 10:15-11:15 and by appointment
SW 393R21 Motivational Interviewing Velasquez, Mary Tuesdays 2:30 - 5:30 pm By appointment
SW 393R22 Neurobiology and Social Work Practice Montgomery, Arlene Thursdays 2:30 - 5:30 pm By appointment
SW 393R24 (Tues Afternoon) Treatment of Children and Adolescents Cody, Tricia Tuesdays 5:30 - 8:30 pm Tuesdays 11:00-12:00 and 4:40-5:30
SW 393R24 (Tues Morning) Treatment of Children and Adolescents Cody, Tricia Tuesdays 8:30 - 11:30 am Tuesdays 11:00-12:00 and 4:40-5:30
SW 393R29 Crisis Intervention Barr, Jennie Wednesdays 5:30 - 8:30 pm Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 and by appointment
SW 393R30 Solution Focused Brief Therapy Nowicki, Jack Thursdays 1:00 - 4:00 pm Thursdays 12:00-1:00 and by appointment

Community and Administrative Leadership Concentration

Course Number Course Title Instructor Meeting Time Office Hours
SW 392R1 Health, Mental Health, and Chemical Health Policy Davis, King Thursdays 2:30 - 5:30 pm Thursdays 11:00-2:00 and by appointment
SW 393T18 Nonprofit Management in Human Services Miller, Suze Mondays 5:30 - 8:30 pm Mondays 4:30-5:30
SW 393T20 Social Work Informatics: Information Technology in Social Work Management and Practice Aguilar, Jemel Thursdays 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Wednesdays 1:00-2:00 and by appointment
SW 393T22 Leadership in Community Building Son, Brook Wednesdays 2:30 - 5:30 pm Wednesdays 1:30-2:30
SW 393T23 Leadership Strategies and Policy Practices DiNitto, Diana Tuesdays 2:30 - 5:30 pm Tuesdays 1:30-2:30 and by appointment

Electives and Selectives

Course Number Course Title Instructor Meeting Time Office Hours
SW 387C Direct Practice Field Immersion Elective(Elective) Kretzschmar, Jane Wednesdays 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Wednesdays 10:00-11:00 and by appointment
SW 387R12 Contemporary Issues in Adoption and Foster Care(Elective) Fong, Rowena Mondays 5:30 - 8:30 pm Mondays and Wednesdays 2:00-3:00 and by appointment
SW 387R31 Social Work Practice with Kinship Care(Elective) Waters, Marilyn Thursdays 2:30 - 5:30 pm Thursdays 1:30-2:30 and by appointment
SW 387R32 Psychosocial Oncology Practice and Research(Elective) Jones, Barbara Thursdays 2:30 - 5:30 pm By appointment
SW 392R1 Health, Mental Health, and Chemical Health Policy(Selective) Davis, King Thursdays 2:30 - 5:30 pm Thursdays 11:00-2:00 and by appointment
SW 393R15 (Mon) Couples Counseling(Selective) Harnden, Susan Mondays 8:30 - 11:30 am Tuesdays 1:30-2:30 and by appointment
SW 393R15 (Tues) Couples Counseling(Selective) Harnden, Susan Tuesdays 2:30 - 5:30 pm Tuesdays 1:30-2:30 and by appointment
SW 393R16 Dual Diagnoses(Selective) Webb, Deborah Mondays 5:30 - 8:30 pm Mondays 8:15-8:30 PM and by appointment
SW 393R18 Grief Counseling(Selective) Ford, Khris Wednesdays 2:30 - 5:30 pm Tuesdays 1:15-2:15 and by appoinment
SW 393R18 Grief Counseling(Selective) Jervey, Allyson Mondays 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Mondays 10:15-11:15 and by appointment
SW 393R20 Methods of Play Intervention(Elective) Gaspar, Lauren Mondays 8:30 - 11:30 am Mondays 11:30-12:30 and by appointment
SW 393R21 Motivational Interviewing(Selective) Velasquez, Mary Tuesdays 2:30 - 5:30 pm By appointment
SW 393R22 Neurobiology and Social Work Practice(Selective) Montgomery, Arlene Thursdays 2:30 - 5:30 pm By appointment
SW 393R23 Treatment of Chemical Dependence(Elective) Shorkey, Clay Wednesdays 5:30 - 8:30 pm Mondays and Wednesdays 12:15-1:15 and by appointment
SW 393R24 (Tues Afternoon) Treatment of Children and Adolescents(Selective) Cody, Tricia Tuesdays 5:30 - 8:30 pm Tuesdays 11:00-12:00 and 4:40-5:30
SW 393R24 (Tues Morning) Treatment of Children and Adolescents(Selective) Cody, Tricia Tuesdays 8:30 - 11:30 am Tuesdays 11:00-12:00 and 4:40-5:30
SW 393R29 Crisis Intervention(Selective) Barr, Jennie Wednesdays 5:30 - 8:30 pm Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 and by appointment
SW 393R30 Solution Focused Brief Therapy(Selective) Nowicki, Jack Thursdays 1:00 - 4:00 pm Thursdays 12:00-1:00 and by appointment
SW 393U1 Social Work Practice with Abused and Neglected Children and Families(Elective) Johnson, Christine Tuesdays 8:30 - 11:30 am Tuesdays 11:30-12:30 and by appointment
SW 393U22 Contemporary Issues in Domestic Violence(Elective) Busch-Armendariz, Noel Fridays 5:30 - 8:30 pm Fridays 4:30-5:30 and by appointment
SW 395K Principles of Recovery and Relapse Prevention(Elective) Jones-Swann, Laura Mondays,Wednesdays 9:30 - 11:00 am Mondays 1:00-2:00, Wednesdays 11:00-12:30, and by appointment
SW 395K Social Work and Health Care(Elective) Jones, Barbara Wednesdays 5:30 - 8:30 pm By appointment
SW 395K Social Work and the Latino Population(Elective) Malave, Guillermo Fridays 8:30 - 11:30 am By appointment
SW 395K Social Change and Community Practice(Elective) McCafferty, Sarah Tuesdays 5:30 - 8:30 pm Tuesdays 8:30-9:30 PM and by appointment

PHD COURSES

Course Number Course Title Instructor Meeting Time Office Hours
SW 388R1 Research Methods I von Sternberg, Kirk Tuesdays 8:30 - 11:30 am Tuesdays 11:30-1:30 and by appointment
SW 388R3 Research Methods III Bell, Holly Wednesdays 1:30 - 4:30 pm Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 and by appointment
SW 388R6 Data Analysis and Computers I Schwab, Jim Wednesdays 8:30 - 11:30 am Wednesdays 11:30-12:30 and by appointment
SW 390N2 Theories of Social Work Practice Fowler, Dawn Tuesdays 1:30 - 4:30 pm Mondays 12:00-2:00 and by appointment

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