Augsburg University
Course Information:
SWK 501: History of Social Welfare Policy
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
This course analyzes the history of social welfare policy in the United States and its impact on current social policy. This exploration is a critical analysis of history that connects social welfare to political, economic and other arenas. The course analyzes major assumptions, ideas, and events contributing to the rise of the welfare state, the profession of social work, and its values and ethics. |
SWK 615: Diversity and Inequality 1
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
This course is based on a dual focus on valuing diversity and understanding social justice. This course studies the history, demographics, and cultures of various disenfranchised groups. It examines the impact of inequality on people of diverse backgrounds. In the second semester, students will participate in dialogue group: a stage-based, co-facilitated, face-to-face group that focuses on dialogue skills within the context of one’s race, ethnicity, age, religion, disability, country of origin, gender identity and sexual orientation. The two-sequence course is based on several assumptions: Social inequality is an overarching phenomenon related to diversity, with individual manifestations within different social identity categories; Social injustice occurs and is present at individual, institutional, and societal/structural levels; and, Professional social work ethics and values demand cultural competence and culturally sensitive practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Class discussions, assignments, and small group work will be utilized to explore, analyze, and understand the myths, realities, and biases related to inequity and the impact on the individual, family and different populations. This course is offered as a two-credit course. |
SWK 616: Diversity and Inequality 2
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
This course is based on a dual focus on valuing diversity and understanding social justice. This course studies the history, demographics, and cultures of various disenfranchised groups. It examines the impact of inequality on people of diverse backgrounds. In the second semester, students will participate in dialogue group: a stage-based, co-facilitated, face-to-face group that focuses on dialogue skills within the context of one’s race, ethnicity, age, religion, disability, country of origin, gender identity and sexual orientation. The two-sequence course is based on several assumptions: Social inequality is an overarching phenomenon related to diversity, with individual manifestations within different social identity categories; Social injustice occurs and is present at individual, institutional, and societal/structural levels; and, Professional social work ethics and values demand cultural competence and culturally sensitive practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Class discussions, assignments, and small group work will be utilized to explore, analyze, and understand the myths, realities, and biases related to inequity and the impact on the individual, family and different populations. This course is offered as a two-credit course. |
SWK 630: Multicultural Policy Practice
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
In this course, students learn how social policies affect the delivery of social work services. This course examines concepts and frameworks for analyzing policy. The course addresses the role of economics, demographics, politics, values, power and other relevant factors on policy design and implementation. The course emphasizes the analysis of selected existing or proposed policies in such areas as social insurance (e.g., Social Security), welfare reform, health care, families, and tax policy including tax expenditures. Students learn to analyze, formulate, and change agency and social policies in relation to current events. Students explore the impact of institutional discrimination and oppression such as racism in the policy making process. Students learn policy advocacy, and community mobilization with stakeholders to influence policy development and implementation. |
SWK 660: Multicultural Macro Practice (MCMP) Research Methods
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
Building on the basic research skills developed in Research Methods, this course offers a program-oriented exploration of the range of research methods used in social work. There will be a particular focus on evaluative research, a critique of the role of research in assessing efficiency and effectiveness in social service delivery, and identification with the responsibility of social workers "to expand the knowledge base" of social work. The course emphasizes research as a tool at all levels of social work and will be concerned with strengthening the linkages between research, theory, and program evaluation. |
SWK 667: Organizations/Social Administrative Practice 1
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
This course examines organizational theory and structure; processes of development, research, and evaluation; and social work values and ethics in the workplace. The need to work effectively within an organizational context means that social work practitioners must acquire a level of expertise in organization theory, dynamics, structure, and behavior, as well as an understanding of how organizations provide practice opportunities and constraints. This course provides opportunities for students to build the necessary skills to become effective service providers or change agents in the context of their work in social service organizations. |
SWK 668: Organizations/Social Administrative Practice 2
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
This course builds on the theoretical knowledge base of SWK 667 and is intended to provide students with opportunities to apply those critical skills used in supervision and management. These skills are intended as a base for the beginning administrator. This course expects the student to develop specific skills in budgeting and personnel/human resource functions (e.g., recruitment, selection, hiring, training, and evaluation). |
SWK 669: Organizations/Social Administrative Practice 3
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
This course explores strategies and methods for working effectively with other service agencies, legislative and policy-making bodies, regulatory agencies, and advocacy groups. |
SWK671: Multicultural Macro Practice Planning
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
This course examines theoretical and conceptual ideas concerning human services, their rationale in a market economy, and their relationship to public policy. Students will gain knowledge and build skills in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of services at various levels of system design, taking into account organizational, financial, and technological dimensions within an analytical framework of defined need and demand for service.
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Program Information:
College of Arts & Sciences
Social Work Program
Degree and Certificate InformationDegrees
Degree/
Level | Title/
English Correspondence | Subject | Credit Hours | Working
Language | History |
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Master of Social Work
Graduate |
MSW |
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English |
You are called to effect change.
Whether at the individual or community level, Augsburg supports social workers in their pursuit of transformative care. Our commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression prepares social workers to enact change in a diverse and global society.
The MSW program builds on Augsburg’s 150-year history of service to the community, helping students connect their passions to the world’s greatest needs. Our hybrid-style classes and full- or half-time options offer financial flexibility, allowing you to learn at the pace and price that is right for you. Students benefit from the connection and in-person collaboration with peers and faculty while also having the convenience of engaging in online learning during the weeks classes are not held in person.
Our program has been accredited by the Council on Social Work Education for nearly 30 years. With this accreditation, students can be confident that they are receiving a quality education that will prepare them for licensure. |
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