This advanced level practicum builds on the foundation practicum and foundation level courses, and prepares students to practice as social workers at the advanced level in public and private settings. The advanced generalist practicum focuses on the application of theory, knowledge, and skills, and integrates the social work competencies developed in the advanced curriculum year with practice experience in community-based agencies to address complex needs and problems.

This advanced level practicum builds on the SW 740 advanced practicum and the foundation practicum, and prepares students to practice as social workers at the advanced level in public and private settings. The advanced practicum focuses on the application of theory, knowledge, and skills, and integrates the social work competencies developed in the advanced curriculum year with practice experience in community-based agencies to address complex needs and problems.

This course requires students to apply quantitative research methods by conducting a survey, needs assessment, program evaluation, or research project related to their area of specialization in social work. Students will collect or access study data, analyze it, and present the results.

Residency credit for dissertation research after the qualifying examination. Students may register for this course in the semester of the qualifying examination. A minimum of two semesters are required as well as continuous enrollment (Fall and Spring) until the dissertation is completed and defended.

This course provides an overview of the doctoral program, introduces students to expectations related to doctoral education, and addresses writing for academic and professional social work practitioners. Topics that will be covered include but are not limited to: orientation to the program, curriculum, and capstone project; academic writing for publication; and professional documentation across practice settings (e.g., case notes, contract writing, MOUs, etc.).

This course examines relevant and timely topics that impact social work practice across the micro-macro continuum and all practice settings. Current, ongoing, pressing issues facing social workers will be identified with the inherent flexibility to explore topics related to students' interests. In the course, students will explore a contemporary issue of their choosing that may connect to their focus in the DSW program and ultimately their capstone project.

This course is the first of two exit colloquiums to help prepare students for their final capstone projects. This course goes beyond preparing students to critically consume and implement research evidence in practice and transitions students to develop skills for producing knowledge that informs practice. Students will learn the requisite techniques related to strategic dissemination of replicable and consumable information to stakeholders at all levels.

Justice is integral to social work practice because of the larger structural issues that directly impact clients, thus addressing challenges at the micro, or individual, level has limited implications for change. To truly effect change, social workers must have a systemic perspective, incorporating micro and macro elements grounded in a justice context.

This course will provide students with an introduction to the history, theory and principles of dance as a cultural and aesthetic form of expression. The class will provide students with fundamentals of movement while providing an opportunity to express themselves creatively through the use of improvisation, composition, and choreography. Creative results of these explorations will be shown as part of a public performance at the end of the semester.

An independent experimental research project for 3-6 credits in a contemporary area of Toxicology or Cancer Biology, under the mentorship of a department faculty member. May be repeated up to a maximum of 12 credits. A course research contract agreed to by the student and faculty mentor must be approved by the Course Coordinator (who is the Instructor of Record).