Courses Offered During Fall 2008

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UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

Course Number Course Title Instructor Office Hours
SW 310 Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare Fong, Rowena Mondays and Wednesdays 2:00-3:00 and by appointment
SW 310 Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare Padilla, Yolanda Thursdays 2:00-3:00 and by appointment
SW 311 World Religions Masumian, Farnaz Wednesdays 2:00-3:00 p.m.
SW 312 Generalist Social Work Practice: Knowledge, Values, and Skills Aguiniga, Donna By appointment
SW 312 Generalist Social Work Practice: Knowledge, Values, and Skills Shorkey, Clay Mondays and Wednesdays 12:15-1:00, Thursdays 11:30-12:30, and by appointment
SW 313 Social Work Research Methods Johnson, David Mondays 8:30-9:30, Wednesdays 11:00-12:30, and by appointment
SW 313 Social Work Research Methods Sohn, Sunju
SW 318 Social Work Statistics Bergman, Michael Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00-5:30 and by appointment
SW 318 Social Work Statistics Kassler, Max Mondays 3:00-4:00 and by appointment
SW 323K Social Welfare Programs, Policies, and Issues Ferguson, Miguel By appointment
SW 325 Foundations of Social Justice: Values, Diversity, Power and Oppression Murillo, Rosamaria By appointment
SW 327 Human Behavior and the Social Environment Aguilar, Jemel Thursdays 2:30-4:30
SW 327 Human Behavior and the Social Environment Mahapatra, Neely   
SW 332 Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families Jennings, Lisa Wednesdays 2:30-4:30 and by appointment
SW 332 Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families Kassler, Dina Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 pm
SW 333 Social Work Practice with Groups Gilbert, Dorie Mondays and Wednesdays 1:30-2:30 and by appointment
SW 333 Social Work Practice with Groups Kassler, Dina Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 pm
SW 334 Social Work Practice in Organizations and Communities Lauderdale, Michael Fridays 9:00-12:00
SW 334 Social Work Practice in Organizations and Communities McKee, Steve Wednesdays 2:00-3:30 and by appointment
SW 360K Loss and Grief: Individual, Family and Cultural Perspectives Armour, Norton Tuesdays 1:00-2:00 and by appointment
SW 360K Organizational Leadership Cleveland, Lynda By appointment
SW 360K Organizational Leadership Cleveland, Lynda By appointment
SW 360K Theatre for Dialogue: Exploring Interpersonal Violence Hoare, Lynn By appointment
SW 360K Social Work Practice with Abused and Neglected Children and Families Johnson, Christine Tuesdays 11:30-12:30 and by appointment
SW 360K Principles of Recovery and Relapse Prevention Jones-Swann, Laura Mondays 1:00-2:00, Wednesdays 11:00-12:30, and by appointment
SW 360K Leadership in Communities for Middle Schools Lauderdale, Michael Fridays 9:00-12:00
SW 360K Gays and Lesbians in American Society Padilla, Yolanda Thursdays 2:00-3:00 and by appointment
SW 360K Treatment of Chemical Dependence Shorkey, Clay Mondays and Wednesdays 12:15-1:00, Thursdays 11:30-12:30, and by appointment
SW 360K LGBTO Oppression: Exploring the Issues and Learning the Skills to Communicate Them Whalley, Shane Fridays 10:30-11:30
SW 444 Field Seminar Rubio, Ruth Tuesdays 2:00-3:00 and by appointment
UGS 302 Young People and Drugs: Who, What, Why, When, and How? Holleran Steiker, Lori Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00-3:00 and by appointment
UGS 302 Separating Fact from Fiction in Mental Illness Through Film and Literature Pomeroy, Beth Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 2-3 p.m and by appointment
UGS 303 Problem of Persistent Poverty Lein, Laura Mondays and Wednesdays 11:00-12:00
UGS 320 Discrimination, Catastrophe and Civic Responsibililty Greene, Roberta Thursday 10:00-11:00 and by appointment

GRADUATE COURSES

MSSW Foundation

Course Number Course Title Instructor Office Hours
SW 381R Development Across The Lifespan: Individuals and Families Bruce, Sandra Thursdays 1:30-2:30 and by appointment
SW 381R Development Across The Lifespan: Individuals and Families Miller, Suze Mondays and Tuesdays 5:00-5:30
SW 381R (Mon) Development Across The Lifespan: Individuals and Families Fowler, Dawn Mondays 1:00-2:00, Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 and by appointment
SW 381R (Wed) Development Across The Lifespan: Individuals and Families Fowler, Dawn Mondays 1:00-2:00, Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 and by appointment
SW 381S Foundations of Social Justice: Values, Diversity, Power and Oppression Grant, Darlene By appointment
SW 381S Foundations of Social Justice: Values, Diversity, Power and Oppression Rountree, Michele Fridays 11:30-2:30 and by appointment
SW 381S Foundations of Social Justice: Values, Diversity, Power and Oppression Sudolsky, Mitch Thursdays 4:00-5:00 and by appointment
SW 381S Foundations of Social Justice: Values, Diversity, Power and Oppression Webb, Deborah Mondays 8:15-8:30 PM, Fridays 11:00-11:30 and by appointment
SW 381T Dynamics of Organizations and Communities Barton, John By appointment
SW 381T Dynamics of Organizations and Communities Travis, Dnika Maondays 5:00-5:30, Tuesdays 2:30-4:00 and by appointment
SW 381T (Tues) Dynamics of Organizations and Communities Streeter, Cal Tuesdays and Wednesdays 1:00-2:30 and by appointment
SW 381T (Wed) Dynamics of Organizations and Communities Streeter, Cal Tuesdays and Wednesdays 1:00-2:30 and by appointment
SW 383R Social Work Practice I Anderson, Barbara Wednesdays 12:30 and by appointment
SW 383R Social Work Methods I Armenta, Kathy Thursdays 2:00-3:00 and by appointment
SW 383R Social Work Practice I Cavazos, Elaine Thursdays 2:00-4:00 and by appointment
SW 383R Social Work Practice I Gomez-Horton, Laura Wednesdays 1:00-2:00 and by appointment
SW 383R Social Work Practice I Hanesworth, Carolyn Wednesdays 12:30-2:00 and by appointment
SW 383R Social Work Methods I Linseisen, Tammy Thursdays 12:30-1:30 and by appointment
SW 383R Social Work Methods I Packheiser, Vicki Thursdays 12:30-1:30 and by appointment
SW 383R Social Work Practice I Walsh, Susan Thursdays 12:30-1:30
SW 384R Field Instruction I Field   
SW 385R Social Work Research Methods Rubin, Allen Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:30-12:30
SW 385R Social Work Research Methods Thompson, Sanna Mondays 12:30pm to 2:30pm and by appointment
SW 385R Social Work Research Methods von Sternberg, Kirk Thursdays 1:00-3:00
SW 385R (Tues) Social Work Research Methods Choi, Namkee Tuesdays 11:30-1:00, Wednesdays 4:00-5:15 and 8:30-9:30 PM and by appointment
SW 385R (Wed) Social Work Research Methods Choi, Namkee Tuesdays 11:30-1:00, Wednesdays 4:00-5:15 and 8:30-9:30 PM and by appointment
SW 393R26 Theories and Methods of Group Intervention Fagan-Wilen, Ruth Tuesday 4:00-5:00 and by appointment
SW 393R26 Theories and Methods of Group Intervention Montgomery, Arlene By appointment
SW 393R27 Infant and Early Chiiildhood Mental Health Frizzell, Brenda Wednesdays 4:00-5:00
SW 393R3 Theories and Methods of Family Intervention Armour, Marilyn Tuesdays 9:30-11:00 and by appointment
SW 393R3 (65580) AM Theories and Methods of Family Intervention Haynes, Pamela By appointment
SW 393R3 (65595) PM Theories and Methods of Family Intervention Haynes, Pamela By appointment
SW 393R3 (Mon) Theories and Methods of Family Intervention Franklin, Cynthia Mondays 1:00-2:00, Wednesdays 1:00-2:00 or by appointment
SW 393R3 (Wed) Theories and Methods of Family Intervention Franklin, Cynthia Mondays 1:00-2:00, Wednesdays 1:00-2:00 or by appointment
SW 395K Principles of Recovery and Relapse Prevention Jones-Swann, Laura Mondays 1:00-2:00, Wednesdays 11:00-12:30, and by appointment

Clinical Concentration

Course Number Course Title Instructor Office Hours
SW 387C Direct Practice Field Immersion Elective Kretzschmar, Jane Wednesdays 10:00-11:00 and by appointment
SW 393R15 Couples Counseling Harnden, Susan Tuesdays 1:30-2:30 and by appointment
SW 393R16 Dual Diagnoses Webb, Deborah Mondays 8:15-8:30 PM, Fridays 11:00-11:30 and by appointment
SW 393R18 Grief Counseling Harnden, Susan Tuesdays 1:30-2:30 and by appointment
SW 393R18 Grief Counseling Jervey, Allyson Mondays 10:15-11:15 and by appointment
SW 393R21 Motivational Interviewing Velasquez, Mary Tuesdays 1:00-2:30 and 5:30-6:00 and by appointment
SW 393R22 Neurobiology and Social Work Practice Montgomery, Arlene By appointment
SW 393R24 Treatment of Children and Adolescents Battle-Krampitz, Eileen Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 and by appointment
SW 393R24 Treatment of Children and Adolescents Holleran Steiker, Lori Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00-3:00 and by appointment
SW 393R26 Theories and Methods of Group Intervention Kyle, Sarah Mondays 10:20-11:30 and by appointment
SW 393R29 Crisis Intervention Barr, Jennie Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 and by appointment
SW 395K Solution Focused Brief Therapy Nowicki, Jack Thursdays 12:00-1:00

Community and Administrative Leadership Concentration

Course Number Course Title Instructor Office Hours
SW 392R2 Policy Analysis: Children and Families Bassett, Margaret Tuesdays 4:00-5:00 and by appointment
SW 393R1 Health, Mental Health, and Chemical Health Policy Davis, King Thursdays 12:00-2:00
SW 393T16 Social Work Leadership in Human Services Travis, Dnika Maondays 5:00-5:30, Tuesdays 2:30-4:00 and by appointment
SW 393T18 Nonprofit Management in Human Services Miller, Suze Mondays and Tuesdays 5:00-5:30
SW 393T20 Information Technology in Social Work Management and Practice Aguilar, Jemel Thursdays 2:30-4:30
SW 393T22 Leadership in Community Building Wills, Susan Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 PM
SW 393T23 Leadership Strategies and Policy Practices DiNitto, Diana Tuesdays 1:30-2:30 and by appointment

Electives and Selectives

Course Number Course Title Instructor Office Hours
SW 387C Direct Practice Field Immersion Elective(Elective) Kretzschmar, Jane Wednesdays 10:00-11:00 and by appointment
SW 387R1 Loss and Grief: Individual, Family and Cultural Perspectives(Elective) Huffman, Caroline Mondays 5:00-5:30 and 8:30-9:00 PM
SW 392R2 Policy Analysis: Children and Families(Selective) Bassett, Margaret Tuesdays 4:00-5:00 and by appointment
SW 393R1 Health, Mental Health, and Chemical Health Policy(Selective) Davis, King Thursdays 12:00-2:00
SW 393R15 Couples Counseling(Selective) Harnden, Susan Tuesdays 1:30-2:30 and by appointment
SW 393R16 Dual Diagnoses(Selective) Webb, Deborah Mondays 8:15-8:30 PM, Fridays 11:00-11:30 and by appointment
SW 393R18 Grief Counseling(Selective) Harnden, Susan Tuesdays 1:30-2:30 and by appointment
SW 393R18 Grief Counseling(Selective) Jervey, Allyson Mondays 10:15-11:15 and by appointment
SW 393R20 Methods of Play Intervention(Elective) Gaspar, Lauren Mondays 1:30-2:30
SW 393R21 Motivational Interviewing(Selective) Velasquez, Mary Tuesdays 1:00-2:30 and 5:30-6:00 and by appointment
SW 393R22 Neurobiology and Social Work Practice(Selective) Montgomery, Arlene By appointment
SW 393R23 Treatment of Chemical Dependence(Elective) Shorkey, Clay Mondays and Wednesdays 12:15-1:00, Thursdays 11:30-12:30, and by appointment
SW 393R24 Treatment of Children and Adolescents(Selective) Battle-Krampitz, Eileen Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 and by appointment
SW 393R24 Treatment of Children and Adolescents(Selective) Holleran Steiker, Lori Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00-3:00 and by appointment
SW 393R29 Crisis Intervention(Selective) Barr, Jennie Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 and by appointment
SW 393T22 Leadership in Community Building(Selective) Wills, Susan Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 PM
SW 393U1 Social Work Practice with Abused and Neglected Children and Families(Elective) Johnson, Christine Tuesdays 11:30-12:30 and by appointment
SW 393U17 Gays and Lesbians in American Society(Elective) Padilla, Yolanda Thursdays 2:00-3:00 and by appointment
SW 395K Historic Cultural Trauma: Intervening with Populations Experiencing Ethnocultural Oppression(Elective) Gilbert, Dorie Mondays and Wednesdays 1:30-2:30 and by appointment
SW 395K Social Work in Health Care(Elective) Inman, Jennifer Wednesdays 5:00-5:30 and 8:30-9:30 PM
SW 395K Psychosocial Oncology Practice and Research(Elective) Jones, Barbara Mondays 3:00-4:00
SW 395K Solution Focused Brief Therapy(Selective) Nowicki, Jack Thursdays 12:00-1:00

PHD COURSES

Course Number Course Title Instructor Office Hours
SW 388R1 Research Methods I Rubin, Allen Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:30-12:30
SW 388R3 Qualitative Research Methods Bell, Holly Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 and by appointment
SW 388R6 Data Analysis and Computers I Schwab, Jim Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 am and by appointment
SW 390N7 Theories of Social Work Pomeroy, Beth Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 2-3 p.m and by appointment

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