Social Work
Course Offerings Bulletin 2008-2009 for Autumn (As of  12/1/2008)

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100 Social Work Survey U 1
 Introduction to university undergraduate community and strategies for a successful transition; exploration of the social work profession.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 1-hr cl. Prereq: Enrollment in College of Social Work. Not open to students with credit for USAS 100.35. 
230 Individual Needs and Societal Responses U 5
 Introductory understanding of human needs, social values, ideologies, and institutional structures which have shaped the evaluation of social welfare programs in America.
 Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl, 1 2-hr lab. Not open to students with credit for 220. BER/GEC/LAR course. 
300 Minority Perspectives: Race, Ethnicity, and Gender U 5
 Examination of the structure of human societies, cultures, and institutions, and the allocation of resources from the vantage point of oppressed minority populations.
 Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 1.5-hr cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 10 cr hrs of course work in polit sc, psych, or sociol. Not open to students with credit for 600. GEC course. 
301 Needs and Social Conditions of Latino/as, Social Policies, and Human Services U 5
 Role of current social policies and human services in the lives of Latino/as, including public assistance health, education, immigration, border issues, and official language policy.
 Sp Qtr. 2 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: 10 cr hrs of course work in polit sc, psych, or sociol. GEC social diversity course. 
494 Group Studies U 2-5
 Designed to give groups of students an opportunity to pursue special studies not otherwise offered in social work.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.  
503 Juvenile Delinquency: Origins and Social Control U 5
 Examination of juvenile delinquency as a social problem with emphasis on its history, policy initiatives, and treatment.
 Wi Qtr. 2 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: Jr standing; 15 cr in social sciences. GEC Capstone 1. 
520 Problems, Policies, and Programs in Social Welfare I U 3
 An introduction to historical backgrounds and the utilization of an analytical framework in the study of the American social welfare system.
 Au Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. H520 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor.  Prereq: Soc work major; nonmajors with permission only. 
521 Problems, Policies, and Programs in Social Welfare II U 3
 Application of an analytical framework to the study of current issues and problems of policies, programs and social welfare services in the perspective of the American welfare system.
 Wi Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: 520. 
533 Determinants of Social Functioning I U 3
 Study of life cycle, growth, and development from birth through adolescence from bio-psycho-social perspective; selected theories of personality discussed in relationship to growth and development.
 Au Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. H533 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor.  Prereq: Jr. standing in soc work. 
534 Determinants of Social Functioning II U 3
 Study of life cycle from young adulthood through old age including dying and death; discussion of influences on social functioning of group relationships, organizations, and institutions.
 Wi Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: 533. 
570 Quantitative Analyses of Social Data U 5
 Examination of social welfare data with a focus on data analysis; review of descriptive and inferential methods with a primary emphasis on interpretation and computer applications.
 Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl, 1-hr lab arr. Prereq: 230 and Math 104 or equiv. GEC course. 
571 Introduction to Research Methods In Social Work U 4
 Science and society; research design; measuring variables; data collection, processing, and analysis.
 Au Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. H571 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor.  
576 Critical Assessment of Social Research U 5
 Development of practical skills in critical and analytic writing in weighing competing ideas both in writing and oral forms.
 Sp Qtr. 2 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: 571 or equiv, English 110 or 111, second writing course, and jr or sr standing. GEC/LAR course. 
593 Individual Studies U 1-5
 Individual study projects on problems and services in selected areas of social welfare; report required.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: 10 cr hrs in soc work or related courses, approval of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
597 Adolescent Parenthood and Sexuality: International Perspectives U G 5
 Examination of origins of adolescent sexual problems in milieus that develop different value systems; public policies and social programs designed to control adolescent sexuality and parenthood.
 Su Qtr. 2 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: Sr standing; and 15 cr hrs of course work in social science in individual development, adolescence, the family, culture, and social change. Not open to MSW students. GEC/LAR course. 
644 Social Work Practice Lab U 3
 Introduction to practice-relevant communication, interactional group skills; extensive use of discussion-participation, role-play, and demonstration with help of audio-visual media.
 Sp Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Concur: 645. Open only to social work majors. 
645 Social Work Practice I U 4
 Foundation professional values, practice knowledge and change-oriented action within a generalist ecological perspective for working with people at various levels of human systems.
 Sp Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Jr standing and concur 644. 
646 Social Work Practice II U 3
 Values, knowledge, and skills of generalist social work practice with individuals and families by using an ecological problem-solving model.
 Au Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: 644 and 645; soc work majors only. 
647 Social Work Practice III U 3
 Generalist-ecological framework with professional values, knowledge, and skills essential to effective intervention with small groups and community groups.
 Wi Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: 646. Open only to soc work majors. 
689 Field Practice U 1-18
 Placement in a social welfare organization used by the college as a teaching center; student expected to assume a service provision role in a progressively responsible manner.
 Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Social agency assignments. Prereq: 644, 645, and proof of liability insurance. Repeatable to a maximum of 18 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
690 Ethical Issues in the Human Services U G 3
 Historical, philosophical and legal foundations giving rise to ethical principles which underlie social work practice.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: Sr standing. Satisfies 3 credits for the LSW license renewal. 
691 Case Management and Social Work Practice U G 4
 Social work competencies in the provision of services to address client problems and populations. Emphasis on client/family strengths and social networks.
 Su, Sp Qtrs. 1 3-hr cl, 1 hr lab arr. Prereq: Sr standing. Satisfies 4 credits of LSW license renewal. 
694 Group Studies U G 1-5
 Selected topics.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. 
695 Integrative Seminars
 Examines the various fields of social work practice; focuses on developing the ability to set practice goals, decide methods of intervention, implement, and evaluate consequences.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 
 695.09 Alcoholism U G 3
  1 3-hr cl. 
 695.11 Intensive, In-Home, Family-Based Treatment U G 3
  Holistic approach to home-based family services; includes advocacy, didactic instruction and resource networking.
  Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 3-hr cl. May fill social work elective credits. 
 695.12 Child and Family Services U G 3
  1 3-hr cl. May be taken to fulfill social work elective cr hrs. 
 695.13 Corrections U G 3
  1 3-hr cl. May be taken to fulfill social work elective cr hrs. 
 695.14 Aging U G 3
  1 3-hr cl. May be taken to fulfill social work elective cr hrs. 
 695.15 Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities U G 3
  1 3-hr cl. May be taken to fulfill social work elective cr hrs. 
 695.16 Physical Health Care U G 3
  1 3-hr cl. May be taken to fulfill social work elective cr hrs. 
 695.17 AIDS: Facts and Issues U G 3
  Au Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Certificate upon completion of 695.17, 695.18, 695.19. 
 695.18 AIDS: Psychosocial Aspects U G 3
  Wi Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: 695.17. Certificate upon completion of 695.17, 695.18, 695.19. 
 695.19 AIDS: Community Response U G 3
  Sp Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: 695.18. Certificate upon completion of 695.17, 695.18, 695.19. 
 695.20 Sexualities, Diversity, and Social Work U G 3
  Ecological and social systems perspectives on sexual diversity for social workers and human services professionals. Content consistent with social work ethics and values, especially advocacy for the marginalized and oppressed.
  Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: Sr standing or permission of instructor. 
 695.21 Child Welfare I: Protecting Children by Strengthening, Supporting and Empowering Families U G 3
  Provides knowledge, concepts and tools needed for beginning practice in public and private child welfare including family issues and social policies.
  Au Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. 
 695.22 Child Welfare II: Addressing Children's Developmental and Permanency Needs U G 3
  Addresses developmental needs of children in child welfare system including effects of maltreatment, separation, placement issues, and adoption.
  Wi Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: 695.21. 
 695.23 Social Work and the Law U G 3
  How legal concepts and principles shape policy and practice; how social research is used by the legal system and how social activism influences the legal system.
  Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: Sr standing. May be taken to fulfill social work elective credits. 
 695.24 Caregiving Across the Life Span: Contemporary Issues, Programs and Policies U G 3
  Needs of individuals providing care for a chronically ill or disabled family member or friend are addressed including issues faced by diverse and oppressed populations.
  1 3-hr cl. Prereq: Sr ranking. May be taken to fulfill Undergraduate and Graduate Interdisciplinary Specializations in Aging elective. 
 695.25 Women and Aging: International Perspectives U G 3
  Introduction to the diversity of aging experiences for women throughout the world; explore current and historical, social, economic, and health realities of older women.
  Wi Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Fulfills elective credit in Undergraduate and Graduate Interdisciplinary Specializations in Aging. 
H696 Thesis Seminar U G 3
 Direction will be provided to facilitate honors students and MSW students at designing a thesis proposal.
 Au Qtr. 1 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: 576 or MSW major. Not open to students with credit for H694. Open only to soc work majors. 
697 Study at a Foreign Institution
 An opportunity for students to study at a foreign institution and receive Ohio State credit for that work.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Written permission of dept chairperson. Students will pay Ohio State fees and any fees in excess of Ohio State tuition, as well as all travel and subsistence costs. 
 697.01 Social Work in the Context of Social Development: Comparative Policy and Practice in India U G 5
  Emphasizes comparative social work practice and policy within a social development framework; addresses a variety of fields of practice: health, child welfare, and others.
  Su Qtr. Arr. Prereq: Permission of instructor; concurrent enrollment required in International Studies 697 (Indian History, Society, and Culture). This course is Progress ("P") graded.  Course taught on location in South India (mostly Madras) as part of an International Education offering. 
 697.02 Social Welfare in Eastern Europe: The Polish Experience U G 9
  Focus on social welfare policy and practice in Poland through lectures and visits to social service agencies in Cracow, Poland.
  Su, Au Qtrs. Arr. Repeatable to a maximum of 18 cr hrs.  This course is Progress ("P") graded.  Preference given to social work majors. Cross-listed with International Studies 697. 
698 Study Tour
 Specific content, location, quarter(s) of offering, and prerequisites vary; contact department office for details.
 Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable for different titled study tours only. 
 698.01 Domestic U G 1-15
  Repeatable.  
 698.02 Foreign U G 1-15
  Repeatable.  
H699 Honors Research U 3-12
 Research for Honors Thesis purpose only.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: 4th yr standing with a grade of A in at least half of the soc work courses and an average of B in the remainder; permission of instructor under whose supervision the work is to be completed and the Social Work Honors committee. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
700 Interprofessional Education
 Focus on ethical issues, changing professional/consumer rights, and interprofessional cooperation.
 3-hr cl. Limited to students in allied medical professions, education, law, medicine, nursing, social work, and theology. 
 700.01 Seminar on Interprofessional Care U G 3
  Treatment of the whole person through the analysis of the interrelated problems of actual patients/clients.
  Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 cr hrs.  
 700.03 Ethical Issues U G 3
  Ethical issues of concern to the professions and arising out of the advanced technology: euthanasia, mind control, malpractice, and social responsibility of the professions.
  Au Qtr. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 cr hrs.  
710 Women's Issues in Social Work P G 3
 Examination of relevant issues in the professional practice of social work.
 Su, Au, Wi Qtrs. 1 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing. 
711 Race and Ethnicity in Social Work Practice P G 3
 An analytical approach to problems, needs, and intervention for effective social work practice with the oppressed target populations of Appalachians and Blacks.
 Su, Au, Wi Qtrs. 1 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing. 
712 Social Welfare and the Jewish Community P G 3
 A study of the historical, cultural, and religious antecedents for the development of the current organization of Jewish Communal Services in the United States.
 Sp Qtr. 1 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing. 
713 Social Work Practice in the Schools G 3
 Examination of major issues in American schools, theoretical framework for social work services, delivery of services, models of school social work intervention, and intervention strategies.
 Sp Qtr. 1 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: 746 or 747. 
717 Nisonger Center Courses in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
 Focus on interdisciplinary topics in mental retardation and developmental disabilities.
 Prereq: Permission of instructor. Cross-listed in Allied Medicine, Education: Physical Activity and Educational Services, Human Development and Family Science, Human Nutrition, Nursing, Psychology, and Speech and Hearing Science. 
 717.01 Family Systems: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Families of Handicapped Children U G 3
  Qualitative and quantitative approaches for resource and problem identification with families of handicapped children, effective parenting skills, strategies to follow at-risk families, and family intervention models.
  Wi Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Not open to students with credit in 717.01 in any cross-listed areas. 
 717.02 Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Autism Spectrum Disorders U G 3
  Critical examination of the latest information on biomedical, psycho-social, educational, communication and language, family and sensory issues of autism spectrum disorders.
  Su Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Not open to students with credit in 717.02 in any cross-listed areas. 
 717.03 Developmental Disabilities U G 3
  Focus on the most pertinent scientific and societal issues of developmental disabilities.
  Au Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Not open to students with credit for 717.03 in any of the cross-listed areas. 
720 Social Welfare Policies and Programs I P G 3
 Historical and comparative analysis of social welfare systems; their relationship to change in the basic social institutions: family, church, government, and economic institutions.
 Au Qtr. 1 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: Soc work grad standing or permission of instructor. 
721 Social Welfare Policies and Programs II P G 3
 The development and application of a conceptual model for social welfare policy and program analysis.
 Wi Qtr. 1 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: 720. 
730 Seminars in Social Functioning
 Critical examination of personality, interactional, small group, organizational and community concepts and approaches used in social work analysis of social dysfunction.
 Su, Sp Qtrs. 1 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: Soc work grad standing. 
 730.01 Institutional and Organizational Behavior P G 3
 730.02 Psychopathology and Deviance P G 3
733 Human Behavior and the Social Environment I P G 3
 Social work theories and concepts related to individuals and families as they develop over the life span; systems model provides a unifying framework.
 Au Qtr. 1 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: Soc work grad standing or permission of instructor. 
734 Human Behavior and the Social Environment II P G 3
 Continues applying the social work systems and life span frameworks to extra-familial environments (i.e., groups, communities and cultures) that affect individual development and social functioning.
 Wi Qtr. 1 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: 733. 
741 Clinical Practice
 Theory and methods of clinical social work practice with individuals, families, and groups; social work philosophy and values in the study of assessment, evaluation, and methods of intervention.
 741.02 Individuals P G 3
  Su, Au Qtrs. 1 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: 746 or 747. 
 741.03 Couple and Family Therapy P G 3
  Wi Qtr. 1 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: 746 or 747. 
 741.04 Crisis Intervention P G 3
  Sp Qtr. 1 2.5-hr cl Prereq: 746 or 747. 
 741.05 Groups P G 3
  Au Qtr. 1 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: 746 or 747. 
 741.09 Special Topics P G 2-5
  Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: 746 or 747. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.  
742 Administrative Aspects of Practice in Human Services Organizations
 Examines generic functions and processes of administration in relation to a conceptual framework for the management of human services professionals, based in a social work value orientation; application to public and voluntary social welfare/human services organizations.
 742.02 Staffing P G 3
  Au Qtr. 1 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: 746 or 747. 
 742.04 Program Design and Management P G 3
  Au Qtr. 1 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: 746 or 747. 
 742.05 Financial Management P G 3
  Wi Qtr. 1 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: 742.04. 
 742.06 Management Information Systems P G 3
  Wi Qtr. 1 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: 742.04. 
 742.07 Resource Acquisition for Human Service Organizations G 3
  Learn rationale and methods for acquiring resources for both public and private human service organizations with emphasis on grant writing, fund raising and related topics.
  Sp Qtr. 1 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: 746 or 747. 
 742.09 Special Topics P G 2-5
  Su Qtr. Arr. Prereq: 746 or 747. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.  
743 Social Planning Aspects of Practice
 Concepts and strategies involved in the design, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of social delivery.
 743.03 Advanced Community Practice P G 3
  Sp Qtr. 1 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: 746 or 747. 
744 Social Work Practice Lab P G 3
 Didactic and experiential learning of generalist practice skills.
 Au Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Open only to social work major only of grad standing. This course is graded S/U. 
745 Practice and Profession I P G 3
 Assessment, planning and contracting with various levels of client systems within the context of the profession's commitment to an ecosystem perspective.
 Wi Qtr. 1 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: 744. 
746 Practice and Profession II P G 3
 Intervention, evaluation and termination with various sized client systems within the context of the profession's commitment to an ecosystem perspective.
 Sp Qtr. 1 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: 745. Open only to SWK majors. 
747 Graduate Integrative Practice Seminar P G 4
 Integrate knowledge from undergraduate practice foundation into a more advanced generalist practice framework using micro and macro case-based practice applications with attention given to populations-at-risk.
 Su Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: ASAP standing. Not open to students with credit for 744, 745 or 746. 
750 Social Welfare Policies and Programs
 Unique and specific aspects of social welfare policies and programs in selected fields of Social Work which augment Clinical and Social Planning/Administration concentrations.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: 721 and 746 or 747. Students may not register for more than a total of 9 cr hrs under this number; subdivisions not repeatable. 
 750.01 Child and Family Services P G 3
  Understanding and application of the analytic model of social welfare policies and programs with special emphasis on the disadvantaged as applied to child and family social work practice.
 750.02 Aging P G 3
  Examination of social welfare policies affecting the elderly; identification of current and future issues and comparison of international, federal, state, and local programs.
 750.03 Health P G 3
  Analysis of social and economic policies and political forces which influence the delivery of health services and the role of social workers in health care.
 750.04 Mental Health P G 3
  Utilizing a social policy analytic framework; introduces social welfare policy issues and program organization.
751 Social Work Practice
 Unique and specific aspects of social work practice in related fields and social work which augment clinical and social planning/administration concentrations.
 Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: 746 or 747. Students may not register for more than a total of 9 cr hrs under this number; subdivisions are not repeatable. 
 751.01 Child and Family Services P G 3
  Develops advanced skills in dealing with problems of children and their families to assure protection and permanency through direct and indirect social work intervention.
 751.02 Aging P G 3
  Theoretical perspectives relevant to the aging process are examined; review of special concerns and treatment modalities unique to adults in middle and later years.
 751.03 Health P G 3
  Knowledge and skills for specialized social work practice in health; clinical, planning, and administrative roles in several subspecialities are addressed.
 751.04 Mental Health P G 3
  Provides knowledge and skills in clinical, and planning/administrative modes of practice in a range of mental health settings with selected target populations.
770 Research Methods in Social Work P G 3
 Basic research methodology; the role of research in social work.
 Su, Au Qtrs. 1 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: Soc work grad standing or permission of instructor. 
771 Data Analysis Designs P G 3
 Interpretation of social work data; quantitative techniques; designs of data analysis.
 Su, Wi Qtrs. 1 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: Soc work grad standing or permission of instructor. 
772 Evaluation of Social Work Practice P G 3
 Utilization and selection of methodological techniques and applications for evaluating practice design and program effectiveness.
 Su, Sp Qtrs. 1 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: 770 and 771. Not open to students with credit for 875.01 or 875.03. 
789 Field Practicum I
 Integration of field practice with social work practice theory.
 Prereq: 744. Open only to SW majors. Proof of liability insurance. Placement in assigned human service organization 2 days wkly. Normally scheduled Wi and Sp Qtrs. 
 789.01 Field Practicum I: Columbus P G 1-8
  Repeatable to a maximum of 8 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 789.02 Field Practicum I: Lima P G 1-8
  Repeatable to a maximum of 8 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 789.03 Field Practicum I: Mansfield P G 1-8
  Repeatable to a maximum of 8 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 789.04 Field Practicum I: Newark P G 1-8
  Repeatable to a maximum of 8 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 789.05 Field Practicum I: Wright State P G 1-8
  Repeatable to a maximum of 8 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 789.06 Field Practicum I: Franklin County Children's Services P G 1-8
  Repeatable to a maximum of 8 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
790 Introduction to Gerontology P G 3
 Introduction to impact of physiological, psychological, and socio-economic conditions associated with aging to provide foundation in gerontology.
 Au Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Not open to students with credit for Dent 792.17. Open to sr level students with permission of instructor. Cross-listed in Allied Medicine. Core course required for Graduate Specialization in Aging. 
793 Individual Studies P G 1-5
 Directed readings and tutorials related to specific problems.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Soc work grad standing, permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
794 Group Studies P G 1-4
 Group seminars in specialized areas of curriculum.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Soc work grad standing, permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  
797 Interdepartmental Seminars: Research Issues in Gerontology G 5
 Explores the interface between research and practice issues in gerontology and geriatrics.
 Sp Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing; one course in research design or statistics is recommended. Not open to students with credit for Anthrop 820.18. Cross-listed with Anthrop 820.18. 
889 Field Practicum II
 Designed to permit students to achieve greater autonomy and to maximize skill development in the integration of social work theory and practice.
 Prereq: 789 or 747. Open only to SW majors. Proof of liability insurance. Placement 3 days wkly Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs in human service organization in accordance with student's primary mode of intervention. 
 889.01 Field Practicum II: Columbus P G 1-15
  Repeatable to a maximum of 21 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 889.02 Field Practicum II: Lima P G 1-15
  Repeatable to a maximum of 21 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 889.03 Field Practicum II: Mansfield P G 1-15
  Repeatable to a maximum of 21 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 889.04 Field Practicum II: Newark P G 1-15
  Repeatable to a maximum of 21 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 889.05 Field Practicum II: Wright State P G 1-15
  Repeatable to a maximum of 21 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 889.06 Field Practicum II: Franklin County Children's Services P G 1-15
  Repeatable to a maximum of 21 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
894 Group Studies
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: MSW or equiv with written permission of instructor. Not more than 10 hours shall be repeated in any of the decimal areas. 
 894.01 Social Work Practice G 1-5
  Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.  
 894.02 Social Welfare Policy G 1-5
  Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.  
 894.03 Dynamics of Social Functioning G 1-5
  Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.  
 894.04 Other G 1-5
  Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.  
900 Theory Building
 Theory construction, elements of theory, knowledge-building, and general epistemological issues related to social work and social science theory on micro and macro levels.
 Au, Wi Qtrs. 
 900.01 Knowledge-Building in Social Science and Social Work Theory G 3
  Au Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: PhD standing. 
 900.02 Micro Theory: Theories of Individual Functioning G 3
  Wi Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: 900.01. 
 900.03 Macro Theory: Social Theory and Social Welfare G 3
  Wi Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: 900.01. 
901 Social Work Research
 Quantitatively-oriented research methods, qualitatively-oriented research methods, computer literacy, and data processing skills.
 Prereq: PhD standing; completion of research proficiency requirements; and written permission of the Director of the PhD Program. 
 901.01 Quantitative Research Methods in Social Work G 3
  Au Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. 
 901.02 Qualitative Research in Social Work G 3
  Au Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. 
 901.03 Computer Literacy in Social Work G 3
  Sp Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: 901.01; grad level stat course. 
902 Social Work Practice Theory
 Advanced courses in social work practice such as clinical practice administration and policy courses on social change, international social welfare, and social work education.
 Au, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: PhD standing. 
 902.01 Advanced Practice in Clinical Social Work G 5
  Au, Sp Qtrs. 1 5-hr cl. Repeatable to a maximum of 25 cr hrs.  
 902.02 Advanced Practice in Social Work Policy and Administration G 5
  Au, Sp Qtrs. 1 5-hr cl. Repeatable to a maximum of 25 cr hrs.  
 902.03 Current Issues in Social Work Education G 5
  Sp Qtr. 1 5-hr cl. Repeatable to a maximum of 25 cr hrs.  
 902.04* International Issues in Social Work Practice and Social Development G 5
  Sp Qtr. 1 5-hr cl. Prereq: PhD standing or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 25 cr hrs.  Alternates with 902.03 every other year. 
903 Proposal Development G 3
 Designed to help develop the dissertation proposal; present ideas, receive feedback, and defend proposal to students and faculty in an open forum.
 Wi Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: 2nd yr PhD standing. 
910 Introduction to Doctoral Studies G 1
 This course provides a foundation for successful doctoral study through interactions between students and faculty, defining standards for scholarly achievements, and fostering peer social support.
 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: Doctoral standing. Enrollment limited to 1st yr PhD students in Social Work. This course is graded S/U. 
993 Individual Studies
 Directed readings and tutorials related to specific problems and issues in following decimal areas.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: MSW or permission of instructor. 
 993.01 Social Work Practice G 1-5
  Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 993.02 Social Welfare Policy G 1-5
  Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 993.03 Dynamics of Social Functioning G 1-5
  Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 993.04 Social Work Research G 1-5
  Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 993.05 Social Work Education G 1-5
  Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
 993.06 Other G 1-5
  Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
998 Research in Social Work: Thesis G 1-18
 Research for thesis purposes only.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable.  This course is graded S/U. 
999 Research in Social Work: Dissertation G 1-18
 Research for dissertation purposes only.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable.  This course is graded S/U.